As most of you that have read my past blogs, you may know I'm a little bit of a fan of anime. I used to consider Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood my favorite, until I saw Neon Genesis Evangelion. But now I found a show which I am barely in the middle of that awakes a joy inside of my soul, one which I did not believe was there before. Every time I watch, tears flow through my eyes as I grin like a drunken idiot. I could be in the cold, remorseless vacuum of space and this show will bring me life. I can be in the depths of hell, receiving my final judgement, and this anime will make it seem like a minor chore. What I'm talking about is Yuru Yuri. Its a slice of life anime about these middle school girls who are lesbians and my oh my is it just so great. I may have only seen a couple SoL anime, and the majority of them made me expect something slow and a little dull, but Yuru Yuri, however, is just a middle finger when it comes to my expectations. "You some little bitch-ass anime MrThisucks? FUCK YOU!"
The first thing I want to talk about is the theme song
If you look at it objectively, it's not that interesting. Just pictures of the characters, some of them walk, hold hands and look up at the sky like every other damn theme song right? And the song is just some Asian babble and shitty midi files right? Yeah. But its the way everything is together. Its just trying to be fun and optimistic and friendship filled. Its humble simplicity is just so captivating to me. Fuck that list I made of theme songs I want this one to reign supreme, or at least number 3. Even the lyrics are too Shakespearean (these are the translations):
The first thing I want to talk about is the theme song
If you look at it objectively, it's not that interesting. Just pictures of the characters, some of them walk, hold hands and look up at the sky like every other damn theme song right? And the song is just some Asian babble and shitty midi files right? Yeah. But its the way everything is together. Its just trying to be fun and optimistic and friendship filled. Its humble simplicity is just so captivating to me. Fuck that list I made of theme songs I want this one to reign supreme, or at least number 3. Even the lyrics are too Shakespearean (these are the translations):
Our days are so much fun, we're having a blast!
But it ain't gonna make us any taller, what are we to do?!
We ate too much junk food at the amusement park
So how 'bout a round of Hide and Seek, Maidens
Club activities are priority
So we're never late for it barely
What is this "Occupation/Study" that you speak of?
You can't possibly possibly possibly eat that!
The sakura blooms (the sakura blooms)
The sakura falls (the sakura falls)
Singing for another good day tomorrow (singing)
All that matters to them is happiness, fun, and each other. I haven't been as lucky as...cartoon girls. I lived a very sheltered life that was filled with restrictions and lament and I think what truly draws me to this anime is that they have a life that I long for: isolated from any responsibilities and any truly devastating heartbreak. They know they have each other, even rivals like Sakurako and Himawari are friends. That's fucking beauty. That's like seeing a rose grow from concrete. That's the sunrise after a volcano. That's a baby being born in the apocalypse. There are so many other small examples of things like this that I find so great, but I need to finish the series first. I hope you appreciate my little spiel. I will be back to talk more about this. Don't worry about me writing about who's the biggest slut in this series, they're all classy ladies.I love you (I love you)
I want you (I want you)
Wanting to be here again tomorrow (by your side)