Haruko v. MM

by **CantiSama13** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:31 pm

In the show, hints are dropped that Haruko is on Earth on the pretext of fighting Medical Mechanica (more apparent in the manga). Her conflict with the mysterious organization overlaps perfectly onto Naota's own adolescent experience-- Haruko represents the spirit of freedom(it's no coincidence that she carries a guitar-- connotating a link between her and Rock and Roll, which has always had a rebellious streak to it): she lives without being really tied down to anyone or anything. Her pursuit of Atomsk would imply otherwise, but that, too, is part of the psychology of the wanderer: travelling around, searching for something that the searcher knows can never be really obtained--it's the journey that counts. Medical Mechanica, however, stands for conformity (obviously). When Naota gets absorbed by the Terminal Core in episode 6, we're shown a planet with many MM facilities 'flattening' it's surface. Amaro also says that "They're flattening out the wrinkles so you can't think." In the manga Haruko states that "brainwashed slaves can do nothing but enjoy their slavery." It doesn't hurt that all the MM buildings look like clothes irons. They're also keeping Atomsk (the Pirate King, thus the ultimate rebel) imprisoned and powerless there, which implies that their power is nothing to be trifled with. Ultimately, the struggle between Haruko and MM is a metaphor for conflict between the forces of individuality and conformity within all of us that must be faced as we become adults: it's the decision we must make between a blanket of comforting mob mentality and truly becoming individuals.
(Damn, I'm pretty freakin' long winded.)

by **Amy** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:42 pm

um...okay then?

by **CantiSama13** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:29 am

Sorry for my lengthy tirade; I just had a lot of thoughts and time on my hands. In the end, that's just one man's (college thesis long) opinion. :lol:

by **Amy** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:17 pm

by **Ninamori of the Dorks** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 1:11 am

Wow!
That was a great read.
You are really good at analysing FLCL!
^__^;;

by **CantiSama13** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:08 am

Ahh, I don't know about that. I'm the embodiment of the problem with open forums-- random idiots like me can ramble on and on without interruption :lol:

by **Ninamori of the Dorks** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:32 pm

I'm just eleven.
I wouldn't know a lot about analysing FLCL.
>>;;

by **Amy** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 2:54 am

I'm just eleven.

YES! FINALLY, SOMEONE YOUNGER THAN ME! *does a dance*

'sokay. I'm only 12. We live, we learn, blahblah...

i love analyzing FLCL...it's sort of a hobby, you know? I wrote papers analyzing each episode...i wonder...should i post them on here or not?

Anyway, if you ever have a question, just ask me :wink:

by **sillyrabbit^_^** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:31 am

Amy wrote:
I'm just eleven.

YES! FINALLY, SOMEONE YOUNGER THAN ME! *does a dance*

'sokay. I'm only 12. We live, we learn, blahblah...

i love analyzing FLCL...it's sort of a hobby, you know? I wrote papers analyzing each episode...i wonder...should i post them on here or not?

Anyway, if you ever have a question, just ask me

iam 14 and I just decied what I should write my term paper about, how does FLCL realiate to life, death, and meaning thanks guys!

by **Ninamori of the Dorks** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 12:05 am

Amy wrote:YES! FINALLY, SOMEONE YOUNGER THAN ME! *does a dance*

i love analyzing FLCL...it's sort of a hobby, you know? I wrote papers analyzing each episode...i wonder...should i post them on here or not?

You're mean.
And besides.
I made a mistake.
I'm not eleven!
I'm TWELVE!
My birthday's in Juuune.
^__^;;
Joking.
Yeah, so, my older sister here and I have made a new hobby for ourselves. Analyzing FLCL to the highest extent.
Hidden frames, sexual meanings, etc.

by **Amy** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 2:38 am

i'm..........i'm..........i am..........i'm.............mean?.............why.....how could you possibly say that about me? There's nothing wrong with showing a little joy! There really isn't!!!

and anyway, even if you are twelve and your birthday is in June, mine is April 13th, so i technically am older than you :shock:

okay, this needs to stop.......let's be friends, shall we?

let the warmness of FLCL bring enemies together.....

hmm...so i'm guessing your older sister is Mamimi? (not the Mamimi from FLCL, the Mamimi...on FLCL world...) You're lucky, i don't have an older sister...i AM the older sister. I have a 4 year old sister named Megumi. She's a little bit evil............

by **sillyrabbit^_^** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:46 am

Amy wrote:i'm..........i'm..........i am..........i'm.............mean?.............why.....how could you possibly say that about me? There's nothing wrong with showing a little joy! There really isn't!!!

and anyway, even if you are twelve and your birthday is in June, mine is April 13th, so i technically am older than you okay, this needs to stop.......let's be friends, shall we? let the warmness of FLCL bring enemies together.....

hmm...so i'm guessing your older sister is Mamimi? (not the Mamimi from FLCL, the Mamimi...on FLCL world...) You're lucky, i don't have an older sister...i AM the older sister. I have a 4 year old sister named Megumi. She's a little bit evil............

WTF ARE U TALKING ABOUT MY SSITER IS WELL>>>>>>>>>>> A BITCH!!!

by **Amy** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:03 pm

okay, i'm getting a bit confused here. in this post:

YES! FINALLY, SOMEONE YOUNGER THAN ME! *does a dance*

'sokay. I'm only 12. We live, we learn, blahblah...

i love analyzing FLCL...it's sort of a hobby, you know? I wrote papers analyzing each episode...i wonder...should i post them on here or not?

Anyway, if you ever have a question, just ask me

i was talking to &Raharu;

In this post:

i'm..........i'm..........i am..........i'm.............mean?.............why.....how could you possibly say that about me? There's nothing wrong with showing a little joy! There really isn't!!!

and anyway, even if you are twelve and your birthday is in June, mine is April 13th, so i technically am older than you okay, this needs to stop.......let's be friends, shall we? let the warmness of FLCL bring enemies together.....

hmm...so i'm guessing your older sister is Mamimi? (not the Mamimi from FLCL, the Mamimi...on FLCL world...) You're lucky, i don't have an older sister...i AM the older sister. I have a 4 year old sister named Megumi. She's a little bit evil............

i was talking to &Raharu; because she said i was mean...? But then, Sillyrabbit said that her sister was a bitch...are we having communication problems here? Just to clear it up, i was refering to &Raharu;'s sister as Mamimi, because...&Raharu;'s sister IS Mamimi. So...no more confusion........?

by **sillyrabbit^_^** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:43 pm

Amy wrote:okay, i'm getting a bit confused here. in this post:

YES! FINALLY, SOMEONE YOUNGER THAN ME! *does a dance*

'sokay. I'm only 12. We live, we learn, blahblah...

i love analyzing FLCL...it's sort of a hobby, you know? I wrote papers analyzing each episode...i wonder...should i post them on here or not?

Anyway, if you ever have a question, just ask me

i was talking to &Raharu;

In this post:

You just put that in the most confusing way possible so......no

i'm..........i'm..........i am..........i'm.............mean?.............why.....how could you possibly say that about me? There's nothing wrong with showing a little joy! There really isn't!!!

and anyway, even if you are twelve and your birthday is in June, mine is April 13th, so i technically am older than you okay, this needs to stop.......let's be friends, shall we? let the warmness of FLCL bring enemies together.....

hmm...so i'm guessing your older sister is Mamimi? (not the Mamimi from FLCL, the Mamimi...on FLCL world...) You're lucky, i don't have an older sister...i AM the older sister. I have a 4 year old sister named Megumi. She's a little bit evil............

i was talking to &Raharu; because she said i was mean...? But then, Sillyrabbit said that her sister was a bitch...are we having communication problems here? Just to clear it up, i was refering to &Raharu;'s sister as Mamimi, because...&Raharu;'s sister IS Mamimi. So...no more confusion........?

by **Ninamori of the Dorks** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:31 pm

Amy wrote:i'm..........i'm..........i am..........i'm.............mean?.............why.....how could you possibly say that about me? There's nothing wrong with showing a little joy! There really isn't!!!

and anyway, even if you are twelve and your birthday is in June, mine is April 13th, so i technically am older than you okay, this needs to stop.......let's be friends, shall we? let the warmness of FLCL bring enemies together.....

hmm...so i'm guessing your older sister is Mamimi? (not the Mamimi from FLCL, the Mamimi...on FLCL world...) You're lucky, i don't have an older sister...i AM the older sister. I have a 4 year old sister named Megumi. She's a little bit evil............

I was joking, silly goose.
Yes, let's stop fighting.
^___^;;
Yes, Mamimi is my older sister.
We're the 'FLCL Duo'.
XD

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