Time once again to see what anime are worth your time on Netflix. This week I have a bit of funny, quirky, and nostalgic titles to get you out of that funk I put in you in last time.
On robot boys and the nostalgia therein:
Netflix’s “new” entries are more for the people craving a bit of the old-fashioned. Astroboy, much like Gigantor, is one of the original defining animes that set the standards for future entries. But why have “Megaman: Upon a Star” here too? Simple really, the influences from Astroboy helped create and influence the Blue Bomber. These two series are a must on pure principle,but another added bonus is they are perfect anime titles for those little pink ankle-biters you have running around at home. Astroboy and Megaman teach the all important values of courage, kindness, and helping those in need. So grab the family, stream it, and enjoy.
Funny, over the top action… and Boobs:
Gurren Lagann was admittedly a title a I was hesitant to check out. I had no idea what was in store for me when I sat down for this one, but I was not disappointed. Set in an unspecified time in the future where humanity has been forced underground, Simon is a simple digger charged with helping dig new tunnels for the village. After discovering a small drill bit he turns into a little necklace for himself, he soon gets thrown in with the village delinquent, Kamina. Obsessed with going to the surface, his antics earn him a place in a cell, and Simon discover a “Big Face”. A giant Mecha bursts through the roof, Simon finds out he can pilot his found face with the drill bit, and we’re introduced to Yoko. Oh, did I mention her boobs? I’m almost certain they’re sentient objects because they are never settled in one place for long. Bad robot is defeated, the three escape to the surface, and hi-jinks ensue.
This title has no problems being a ridiculous, fan-service filled fast-paced adventure series. It owns this fact even, and this makes it all the more lovable. It’s funny too, I haven’t seen a series that made me laugh like this since “Fooly Cooly”. If this doesn’t do it for you, the mysterious and downright bad-ass opening will keep you hooked to find out what it is going to happen.
Three more series in, and one more Netflix anime post to go. As always, check ’em out, and let me know what you think in the comments.