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“Takkun” Sketchbook & Digital, 2018
“The advance is hip right now but the original has a place in my heart”
In lieu of Progressive’s finale premiering this evening, I figured I’d finish the trifecta and do another homage to FLCL Classic with the boy who kicked it all off: Naota.
It’s been an interesting shift change with Progressive’s tonal and narrative changes from the original, but there’s something about the original that will always resonate with me. So here’s that throwback to nostalgia and a brief glimpse at what 90s character design gave us as a burgeoning cult fave
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“Hibajiri” Sketchbook & Digital, 2018
Another quick sketch for the new series. While I’m interested to see where Progressive ends, the original and Alternative still hold my heart. I like some of the animation and designs, but there’s a little of the ‘spirit’ that’s lacking for me in Progressive at current. I told myself I’d wait until episode 4 to pass judgement, so here’s to tonight’s ep really stepping up to the plate ;)
As a side, I found Hidomi’s headphones more problematic to render than I’d like to admit. Also, I love that Hidomi and Kana have roots in the characters Ninamori and Mamimi, respectively. I think it was a fun touch in revisiting the series :)
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“Kana-bun” Sketchbook & Digital, 2018
There’s no love lost in the rush of familiarity and nostalgia, for me, with the release of both FLCL Alternative and Progressive’s first episodes. That being said, Alternative really stuck out to me with it’s first episode so I decided to pay tribute to one of its protagonists: Kana.
I feel the titling of the new seasons feels quite apt and have been handled beautifully as well as artistically in their own ways. Alternative’s pacing does feel like an alt-music version of the original season of FLCL which is a feat unto itself. I can’t speak highly enough of it. I can’t wait for more and encourage you all to experience it for yourselves :)
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