Less interesting than Beck

Mar 24, 2017 2:56 PM

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If you were disappointed by this anime, I recommend checking out Beck which is more realistic, slice-of-life version of a similar story. I realize this is based on a manga, as was Beck, but this message is just for the viewer who wanted something in a similar vein but much more fulfilling.

Mar 24, 2017 2:57 PM

MortalMelancholy

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Don't be a bum, write an actual review.

Be thankful for the wisdom granted to you.

Mar 24, 2017 3:27 PM

paranoidfox

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I'm not sure if I have time for full reviews but I'll try to write a bit more extensively on what I was going for.

While I love the concept of Fuuka I think the story is hindered by it's use of exposition and use of anime cliches. In terms of exposition, the characters constantly talk about their feelings but the story never really explores anything deeper than the superficialities of high school romance.

Who will I choose? Social media is ruining my life! Oh no, a misunderstanding has caused me to lose a friend! These are all points that are touched upon in the anime but are never really explored to a greater degree than just hitting story beats as if to claim they covered it. Some of the band members are facing real consequences for joining this band but we see them breakup and come back together without seeing how these things actually affect the characters; in the moment they may be suffering but the overall plot point doesn't have any lasting effect upon each characters' psyche. The beach storyline highlights this, the characters devolve to fighting which isn't resolved in a meaningful way--Fuuka forgives MC because she secretly overheard his apology.

Beck moves much more slowly than Fuuka. The characters all have individualistic flaws (Yukio's shy and lacks self confidence, Maho is extroverted and flighty, Ryuusuke is immature and reacts without thinking) that creates real drama as they have difficulties interacting with one another--like real relationships. Many of the episodes focus on the characters trying to make up for something they've done or bettering themselves (not just constantly apologizing as in Fuuka). It feels like real life, fighting with friends, not apologizing but wanting to, going about your day to day, moving on...

They're completely different anime working from different source material but each of them is conveying a story of love, forming a band, and the consequences of having to figure out your life. Beck provides a much more holistic story with decisions having real repercussions upon each character, characters regretting past decisions, and affecting their lives in more permanent ways.

Mar 24, 2017 3:29 PM

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Haven't seen Beck and I highly doubt I will after the shit fest of Fuuka... Then again I'm trying to heal my wounds.

Mar 24, 2017 3:41 PM

AholePony

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Beck is music-centered with a lil romance where fuuka is romance-centered with a lil music. They aren't really that comparable.

Mar 24, 2017 6:37 PM

surprise69

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yeah and don't forget that fuuka have "drama" oh wait is that ........

oh yes drama 404 not found

Mar 24, 2017 7:03 PM

DoctorWasabi

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Beck is absolutely amazing, Fuuka is absolutely garbage lol

Mar 24, 2017 9:16 PM

paranoidfox

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DoctorWasabi said:
Beck is absolutely amazing, Fuuka is absolutely garbage lol

I couldn't help but make the comparison. I loved Beck.

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