Ep 1. Fooly Cooly (FLCL)
- TV14
- August 5, 2003
- 24 min
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7.8 (471)
In the first episode of FLCL, titled "Fooly Cooly," we meet our protagonist Naota Nandaba, a 12-year-old boy living in the town of Mabase. Naota leads a somewhat boring life until a girl on a Vespa named Haruko Haruhara crashes into him with her guitar. Haruko seems to be searching for something, and she enlists Naota to help her find it.
As the episode progresses, Naota begins to experience some strange changes. He starts to see images in his head that he can't explain, and his head begins to ache. Meanwhile, Haruko starts to work at Naota's father's bakery, and she quickly becomes a beloved member of the family.
Things take a turn when a giant robot emerges from Naota's forehead. Haruko uses her guitar to defeat the robot, and Naota is left with a newfound confidence. The episode ends with Haruko leaving town, but not before promising to return.
Overall, "Fooly Cooly" is a fast-paced, action-packed episode that sets up the bizarre world of FLCL. The episode is filled with frenetic energy and quirky humor, making it a great introduction to the show. As Naota begins to realize that his world isn't as predictable as he once thought, viewers are taken on an exciting ride filled with unexpected twists and turns.