FLCL Omnibus Paperback – May 15, 2012

This is the manga version of a classic anime, also called FLCL (pronounced "Fooley Cooley," which is a euphemism for sex). The anime is a blast, fast, hard-hitting, a sensory delight. The manga can't have the same sense of pace, but what it does what print does: provides depth and coherence to an odd story. If you're not a fan of the anime, the book stands alone but lacks the punch of the anime; if you are a fan, the manga clarifies action that is obscure or glossed over in the anime. FLCL is a great, groundbreaking story and both the anime and the manga are exciting works.

A truly unique and darkly surreal interpretation of FLCL, with an especially kinetic and sketchy art style i found compelling. Great collection which also includes reprints of the color pages

Awesome read for any teenager or older

perfect came fast easy and accurate

I loved this manga. If you are unfamiliar with the anime, i would highly recommend watching that first due to the pure weirdness of FLCL. After all, the anime came out before the manga (which seems to be rare)! If you enjoyed the anime, check this out. The story is about the same as the anime, but it seems to be much darker. The nice thing about FLCL is the fact that every time you read it, you notice something different each time. The Omnibus version of FLCL is exactly what anyone could ask for, the complete manga. Also, there is some nice art on the first few pages, it made me wish the whole manga was in color!

For anyone who hasn't seen the original "FLCL," six-part Japanese anime series made in 2000-01, the manga version of "FLCL" makes little sense. Even those who have seen the hugely influential animation, Hajime Ueda's manga adaptation is something puzzling and difficult to read. I'm a fan of the original anime, but found the comic slightly disappointing for the following reasons.First, you know the story of the OVA series directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, whose intention is clear from the first episode, in which a Vespa-riding girl hits a 12-year-old boy Naota with a guitar. Whatever you may call it - sci-fi action, wacky comedy, coming-of-age drama - "FLCL" is experimental, silly, outrageous, and, most of all, fun. Thematically the anime is kind of antithesis of "Evangelion," though it may share some story elements.The comic counterpart, which is darker in tone, misses the point, taking itself too seriously at times. In short, where is Haruko fighting in a bunny girl costume? Where is special agent Amarao with his fake (dried seaweed) eyebrow?The manga version's story differs considerably from that of the anime. That is fine with me. The real problem is, despite the unique drawing style, the panel layout is hard to follow. The story feels rushed and you often get lost between pages, trying to figure out what has happened. (This is what happens in Ueda's next comic "Q*Ko-chan: The Earth Invader Girl.")Don't get me wrong. The artwork itself is brilliant. The fact is, Ueda is more an illustrator than a comic artist, as is seen in some of his recent works including the great design he provided for the end credit sequence of anime "Bakemonogatari."After all, "FLCL" is an animation. The comic has its own merits, though. Check it out you are a diehard fan of the original.

FLCL is anything but a subtle series. The anime is boisterous, loud, and manic, but the themes are still there if you look for them.This Omnibus, however, is FLCL at its most mysterious. Many things are left up to interpretation and there are moments that seem almost completely unrelated to the larger story.The characters are much quieter, much less willing to open up and let their feelings fly. The action and weirdness is still there, but more often than not, I found myself wanting to see Naota and the characters interact more.This FLCL is a quieter, more personal story compared to the legendary anime, giving fans an alternate take - a B-side if you will- to the story of a young boy caught up in relationships he doesn't fully understand.

Being a rather iconic anime, I was very curious as to how the manga deviates from the story that many of us already know. Without going too much into detail or spoiling more than I ever could; this is nearly a completely different story with a different tone. It is well paced, well drawn, and has a special feeling with it that is hard to explain. If you're a fan of the FLCL anime, I would definitely recommend this.