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Otaku Evolution Episode 146 – FLCL

 

When prompted to skip to 14:42 to avoid spoilers, go to 14:17 instead (you’ll miss a bit on the production if you don’t). If you want to skip the story stuff at the beginning, start from 4:00.

Yeah, I know, more story crap you don’t care about. The non-talking characters at the conference table are Gen. Ronald D. Bell and Lt. Gen. Vanessa Bradiff. I can only do so many character voices (but they all sound the same). The mustached penguin is not the same one as the therapist, by the way, he’s the director of the intelligence branch that I used back when I introduced Yellow Yellow. Also, how do you pronounce syrup? SURUP or SEERUP? read more

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Otaku Revolution’s Top 15 Anime Soundtracks: 5-2


Introduction | 15-11 | 10-6 | 5-2 | 1 | Honorable Mentions

5. Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad (Various, but mostly Beat Crusaders)

It’s no surprise that a TV series about musicians has some great music. What is a surprise is just how many talents were involved in it all. Sure, the majority of the tracks are done by the Beat Crusaders, with their alternative/indie-punkish sound, like White Stripes by way of Blind Melon. But there are contributions by composer Michiru Oshima (Fullmetal Alchemist), The High-Lows, YeLLOW Generation, and even The Pillows. It’s a great soundtrack to the rise of a smalltime band and the feelings of emerging youth. Favorites of mine include the opening theme, “Hit in the USA” and “Moon on the Water”. Sure, a lot of it is Engrish-y, but if you prefer, the English dub offers straight English versions. read more