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2016 has been unbelievable.

 

[Guess Who]

The only possible way this could be okay is like, other stories in the same universe. You couldn't possibly make it a direct sequel. It could never work.

 

[Anarky]

 

[Dimmle]

This kinda sounds like a chance to ruin something perfect. If the pillows are on board, I'm listening.

 

[B.K.]

Forget FLCL. I'm still waiting on Big-O III, Adult Swim!

 

[LongDongJunon]

I'd love more FLCL but I never thought it needed another story.

Big O on the other hand...

Edit: Obviously 'm not the only one.

 

[animus82]

Whhhaat the fuck?

 

[metsallica]

What the hell? This is awesome but at the same time... I'm not sure I want this.

 

[robotrock]

jesus christ adult swim

 

[Ploid 3.0]

+1

Think of it like this, even if it don't live up to your expectations if a season 2 was made and planned for with the originals, at least this current situation won't erase season one. You can totally ignore it and be set.

This isn't tying up the creators of season 1 from making something you was looking forward to as well. This may even get people to check out season 1 if they are unfamiliar with the show.

There's little reason to be upset. I would understand if it was a situation like star wars where the prequels were done without Lucas, but who knows, maybe these new ones, inspired by season one, will be very entertaining.

 

[Bronx-Man]

New season of Samurai Jack

New season of FLCL

Adult Swim, it's time. You know what must be done.

 

[Seesaw15]

2016 the year of dreams continue.

 

[Einchy]

FLCL came in at the perfect time in my life too, which is probably a big reason it's my all time favorite anime.

I'll echo that sentiment.

FLCL holds a special place in my heart. I remember recording all the episodes on VHS so I could re-watch.

 

[Clov]

I don't really think FLCL needed a sequel, even though I loved it. I'll check this out anyway, but I'm a bit wary.

 

[slightconfuse]

God imagine if we Get another season of Big O

 

[Gentleman Jack]

I mean, there have already been many, many Pillows releases during the intervening years, so it's not like they need to sign them to write a new soundtrack, they just need to license the music.

Of course, say 'license music from Japan' to a room full of licensing experts and half of them will laugh, half of them will crumple, all of them will cry.

 

[Crocodile]

I mean I know Production IG bought the rights to the IP a while ago and clearly they were going to do something with it but I'm still shook.That being said, there's like a 99.9% chance they don't make a product that doesn't live up to the original and we have no staff list. I don't expect/need everybody from the original to come back but I'm going to need to see names (and The Pillows confirmation) before I can get hype. I probably won't proclaim abject doom yet though.

 

[Regulus Tera]

I refuse to get hyped for new FLCL unless we get back the old ex-GAINAX staff. As much as I think Pro IG has been on a roll lately.

 

[RecRoulette]

For those of us who have no idea what this is, can you equate it to something else?

It's the anime equivalent of Citizen Kane 2 basically.

 

[Bio-Frost]

Toonami just getting better and better!!

 

[trembli0s]

Haven't been into anime in over half a decade but FLCL was a huge show for me when I watched it as it aired on AS. I was at the perfect age (13) to really connect with the show and its themes of coming of age. Not sure how much impact it would have now that I'm 25, but then again these new seasons could easily be something quite different from the original.

I'll definitely give this a try, and I imagine so will many others like me who grew up watching adult swim but are no longer into anime. Smart move by AS

If anything the show only gets better as you age. There's certain themes, growing up and innocence, which only become more poignant when you watch it as a more mature person.

I rewatched it about a year and a half ago (mid 20s) and was surprised how much I enjoyed it for different reasons.

 

[RangerBAD]

Big O needed a conclusion, but FLCL got one in its original release. There's no way I won't watch it. It won't really tarnish the original show if it doesn't turn out well.

 

[atomsk]

There is pretty much no way this will live up to expectations.

I'll still watch it though

 

[Alfebit]

As much as I like FLCL.

There is absolutely no chance of this matching the original. Those members of Gainax aren't even around and who knows if the Pillows are onboard. Let it go

.

 

[Tansut]

God imagine if we Get another season of Big O

My kingdom for another batshit crazy set of episodes of that thing.

 

[Lulubop]

Big O needed a conclusion, but FLCL got one in its original release.

Indeed

 

[JimJamJones]

I just stumbled across this recently and plan to watch it soon.

Judging by GAF's reaction, I'm going to say it's pretty good?

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

Why? 😐

 

[GentlemanCrow]

I've only watched a few anime but by a mile FLCL is my favourite. Haven't watched it in a few years.

It ended very well but it could have more story to tell.

 

[Firehead]

Now, work some magic to make PSG S2 a reality, Adult Swim! <3

 

[WickedLaharl]

This is going to end up like PSYCHO-PASS 2

 

[jstripes]

Hasn't the original staff been pretty well dispersed among other studios now? Notice they didn't even mention Gainax is working on it, just I.G., not that most of the Gainax old guard is even at Gainax (they've all gone to Trigger, Khara, and others).

Gainax is nothing more than a glorified holding company nowadays, really. They don't even own the rights to EVA anymore.

If the crew are attached enough to their work, maybe they'll return. But then again, I doubt Adult Swim could offer them enough money.

 

[BGBW]

Even Big O was wrapped up. It needed a series 3 when series 2 was happening so the story didn't have to be reworked to fit within one series. What you'd want is a re-imaging of series 2 to tell the ending they originally wanted to tell.

 

[Einchy]

For those of us who have no idea what this is, can you equate it to something else?

I'm not sure if that's a sincere question or if it's a joke since FLCL cannot be equated to anything else.

FLCL is, like, 50 different shows, movies, music and mangas got merged together. It's insane but in all the right ways.

 

[pariah164]

First reaction: THE PILLOWS OR BUST.

Second reaction:

Third reaction: Please don't suck.

I am another one in the camp of 'Big O Season III pls."

 

[blamite]

So, who's gonna step up to make Nichijou season 2 a reality?

 

[Hypemaster]

HOLY SHIT

 

[Guess Who]

If somehow by the grace of God they got Kazuya Tsurumaki on this, we know Eva 4.0 will probably not happen in our lifetime.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

This is going to end up like PSYCHO-PASS 2

Oh lawd no

 

[L00P]

hahaha what????

 

[Kater]

Exciting news!

Hope they capture the style, humor and the soundtrack.

 

[Line_HTX]

NOOOOOO FUCKING WAY....

YOU PULLING ME RIGHT NOW???

 

[Venture]

I don't know, Big O season 2 didn't really have that problem. Had other major problems, but not that one.

Based on what? AS has never Americanized or ruined series. They're pretty hands off. Their only mandates for Big O S2 for instance was to give it an ending, because the creator wanted to leave it open ended

I'll hold out some hope then. I don't watch Toonami so I'm not real familiar with it. Will they produce a Japanese language version along with the English?

 

[Garudan]

I will say I hope The Pillows come back for this. I saw they apparently have a new album coming out soon.

 

[nded]

Naota's story wrapped up well enough and I don't think I need more of that. I'd be down for something stylistically similar with different characters though.

 

[Danis Saur]

My heart is pounding right now, this is... I can't even.

GET THE PILLOWS! NOW !

 

[mil6es]

So hyped and so scared at the same time....all these emotions

 

[Steamlord]

I have my doubts about this being any good... and unless the Pillows are on board, it'll be dead from day one.

For those of us who have no idea what this is, can you equate it to something else?

I think part of the appeal is that no, you can't really equate FLCL to anything else.

 

[SoundPulse]

I have exactly zero hopes of this possibly living up to the original.

 

[Professor Renegade]

There's no way that this is even gonna come close to the original, not when Imaishi and all those other ex-Gainax staff are doing God's work at Trigger.