HERE Y'ALL GO DAMN

The whole "Age of Consent in Japan" side-note made me INSTANTLY like this. I love Yedoye. Also yes, if you need a law to not be creeping on underage people, you're a creep, full stop.

the eyebrow dude I think was supposed to represent false masculinity, when he has his fake eyebrows on he's all cool and level headed, and when they are off he is full of anxiety

“While I support prison abolition, I am willing to make an exception for you personally” is both a great quote and way to illustrate the point.

i love how you talk about this stuff dude, this was rad

FLCL is fast-paced, complex, disturbing, weird and yet a perfect depiction of teenage angst. Thanks for breaking down the nuances and adding psychosocial context to this misunderstood masterpiece.

I'm so happy that there's dudes that look like me analyzing anime I grew up watching. You never get the full picture of what these shows are trying to tell you until you have the context of adulthood. Y'all do great work over here!

I'm a simple man: I see Yedoye, I listen.

As a black man who grew up watching this on adult swim it feels so refreshing to see another black man share his appreciation for anime, esp a show that isn't just mindless shounen.

"WHEN THE KIDS BECOME THE FU-CHA, MAYBE KIDS DONT NEED THE MASTAS!" That line in the FLCL soundtrack is hitting different now!

Ah Anime! Bell Hooks and Paulo Freire. College prepared me for this moment

This was fire. Anytime I can learn about anime/media and how it connects to bell hooks & other Black Femme academic theory, I'm happy. Keep it up Yedoye!

Man, I remember watching this in middle school late nights on adult swim. It hit but I didn't know why... makes a lotta sense now tho! I love the break down and all the videos!

Thank you Yedoye 😊 Im 24 years old, I've seen this anime I know like 6 times and this is the first time I've ever understood this f*ed up anime

I think you expressed yourself really well, one of the few videos on Feminism and Masculinity that didn't come off as pretentious or condescending. you explained everything very directly and made for a very enjoyable analysis.

FLCL is one of my absolute favorites and I get something new out of it each time I watch it as my experiences and perspectives change other these last 20 years. Awesome video Yedoye, y’all just killing it out here.

This is so rad. People DO need to understand what an analysis is. Looking at a work thru different lenses adds layers. It breathes life into it. Authors WANT their audience to be critical from many different perspectives, otherwise the work has a short life. This is awesome. You're awesome, such a great channel and topic.

the fact that the father is an otaku that sprouts anime references every sentence makes me thing that he is Gainax's jab on themselves and otaku culture

"This girl is underpriviliged, unintelligent, unambitious, unreliable and unhinged, but unspecial in the way..." for a long time this take by digi ex-digibro on mamimi was to me the ultimate take on my favorite character, I think I needed it to be hammered into my head that mamimi is a creep, as complexly as she's written. She was a mystery I needed to solve as I rewatched this series growing up she's so well written. I kept empathizing with this character with whom I had nothing in common. Love your take, as someone else said: you sold me on both a book and rewatching the show.

I appreciate that, by your introduction, some might not appriciate you interpretation of the shows you watch, but I certainly do. I love animation, but I can take stories to litrally on occasion and I enjoy how others view things. I really like how thoughtful and honest you are in your presentation. You rock.

I related so deeply with Naota when I was younger and this video really just spelled out to me why I hate my stepdad so much, and how whenever I try to "man up" in a relationship it always blows up in my face. I thought I was just bad at being a man when I was actually being toxic. Like this video fully snatched my wig basically.

I could, and often do, listen to Yedoye talk about anime all day. I’ve never watched FLCL, and probably won’t, but I love this essay.

"I support prison abolition, but I will make an exception for you" is a political statement that I feel with every fiber of my being

Holy crap this was great. This is not only a great breakdown of a very confusing series but also a well done analysis on the concept of toxic masculinity and how its portrayed in FLCL.

Seeing Paulo Freire being mentioned in an anime video makes my Brazilian heart happy. Thanks, Yedoye.

we need more social analysis videos from anime like this

OMG. you guys are back? Why didn't KZfaq recommend me this channel earlier? I never subscribed to anything faster than this. You guys ROCK!

An examination of "why Nazis in Anime because history" would be great.

Tasuku was 17 when he rescued Mamimi from the fire at the old elementary school. That dude went on to have an implied sexual relationship with this child. While it is possible that Tasuku waited for Mamimi to enter middle school (eww) or high school (gross!) before doing anything sexual with her, (yikes!!) she is still a minor at the start of the show-- when Tasuku is gone. Not saying that I think what Mamimi was doing to Naota was okay (it definitely wasn't! He's 12 and she's 17!) she's clearly a survivor of sexual abuse as well. I get a vibe that she was perpetuating the cycle because she didn't know of any other type of love (and how to express it) aside from the sexual/sensual kind. It's kind of like when survivors of sexual abuse (particularly childhood sexual abuse) sometimes develop hypersexuality.

This video has everything. Sign me up for this any time.

I'd love to see more videos like this. I never thought of Fooly Cooly in that way and loved your analysis.

I THINK I CAN appreciate the effort you guys put into this

I feel like Canti also plays somewhat into this as well. Once getting a literal blow to the head, 'he'--despite being technically genderless--takes on a largely passive caretaker role for many characters, filling in an almost maternal role in a series otherwise missing any of that. But, of course, as most narratives focused on masculinity do, this influence is low key, largely taken for granted, and mute, mostly considered in-story as the manifestation of a malfunction due to damage (a defective man), the literal signs of this Canti covers in sheepish ways, like his coat or the box he uses sometimes to hide his head wound. But hiding within, at all times, under that softness, still lies threat when sufficiently provoked, as his relevance to the action side of the plot is in his position as the channel for Atomsk to express his power. Most of this serves to describes the way 'softer' emotions and actions in men can have little voice or acceptance (or even vocabulary) in the greater Western male culture, treated by indifference and even contempt by the world's setting, even as we the audience can see these characters as the cinnamon buns that they are, but in the end getting their narrative fulfillment by ultimately channeling their more aggressive and traditionally masculine tendencies (getting major DBZ Gohan flashbacks here lol).

watching this made me glad how my dad raised me. in touch with my emotions and not emotionally dead. thanks dad

Yedoye being self-deprecating while discussing how the patriarchal model is damaging for men further illustrates the point of how difficult it is for men to express difficult feelings comfortably.

What you said at the end was quite more profound than I could have ever thought to take from FLCL as simply a "coming of age" tale.

Hey, Yedoye. Thank you for taking the time working on this. It's a great way to demonstrate and break down a lot of the trauma people experience and help more people understand how they need to grow. Many great examples are broken down here. People I've spoken with since watching this in High School, can generally only convey that something 'feels wrong' or is 'a bit messed up' while being unable to explain WHY they feel that way. Once you know then it's no longer just on those who helped make you that way, it's on you to actively seek help and change for the better of not just yourself, but those you have relationships with on all levels.

Oh look, finally someone said those things we all needed to here within the context of anime. 🤠

I absolutely love how unapologetic you are!! This was extremely well said and explained and made the show make so much more sense to me. Thanks for doing what you do!!!

You got me bruh, I'm subscribing on the strength of your delivery and understanding, which is the best part

Beyond the Boy..man I really love y'all. Y'all hella go beyond being anime fans but like scholars. The ethnics studies major in me gets so excited to see a new video

Oh my fucking god, you dont understand, all of these topics and points that you bring up in this video have been at the forefront of my mind recently, and I came to them independently with no major external influence to learn from or discuss with and to see you discuss them and bring them to light outside of my own head makes me so genuinely happy. These points were purely conjured up inside of me from just straight non-stop introspection and contemplation and because of this I felt so alone that I didn't really see this being discussed or brought up anywhere outside of my own personal convictions. And then here you come walking in like a badass just slamming down and bringing notice to the truths that have been at the forefront of my anxious consciousness the whole time, all while just being a cool-ass person the whole time. Thank you. For real.

This is... just... jesus. This is so good. I'm a little floored at how many cylinders this video essay is firing on. Thank you for all this hard work!!! It's special.

This is hands down the best anime commentary I've ever seen. Can't wait to see what's next!

This is some EXCELLENT ANALYSIS. Great stuff, man. Definitely subscribing after seeing this.

BANGER!!!! FLCL is my favourite anime and I appreciate this for making me see things I have not previously thought of

This was a great video! Thank you Beyond The Bot and Yedoye.

Love these kinds of video essays. Keep killing it Yedoye!

This is still my favorite video you have done, and my favorite essay on FLCL and the only one who actually analysis the relationships involved within. When I watched this show when I was a young boy I would cry and this is such a good illustration of why

This is legit one of my favorite videos I've seen about flcl!!!! This was so good.

That was a really awesome watch. Thank you!

Excellent analysis of one of my favorites of all time. Really put together a number of thoughts I've had about the show but never really fleshed out. Thank you!

Dude I am so happy that you guys are back I was super sad when I heard that that other channel closed down

This video is clean af, the editing, music, analysis. Don't quit please!

Great video has me ready to rewatch FLCL! Amazing job!

Love that this randomly showed up in my feed. Instant sub. Great analysis, viewpoints and editing :)

YES!!! YES!! this is the first video of yours i've ever seen, finally the recommended algorithm did something right. i was clapping and yelling by the end, stellar analysis!!

Honestly. This is one of the best summaries if this subject I have ever seen. Great job.

It was a Yedoye video that hooked me on the old channel and stuff like this is why I’m glad I came over to the new channel too.

Woah, great analysis through a great lens. Thank you so much for this!

Love the message in this. Thanks for taking the time to put it all together. ♥️

FLCL is, if not, my favorite show, and I stumbled upon this video by chance. Honestly, I have loved your way of talking about the show, and the way you express yourself has been wonderful to me. Plus, as a Spanish speaker, it has been very easy for me to understand you. I will definitely watch more of your content. Greetings and excellent work.

That was amazing my man ! I loved that all analysis 💖💖💖

this was such a fantastic analysis. so many concepts that I never read or heard anything about. I can’t explain how much of what I felt when I watched the show last just kind of clicked from this video

I subscribed to your channel after less than a minute into the video. And y'all are brand new. I'm down for this

Bless you for addressing that stuff right in the beginning of the video. Instant follow !!!!

This was just... Incredible, I'm bewildered by the message, sources and opinion. I love FLCL which I actually just watched a few months back, and it made think if seeing his back when I was a teenager would have helped in any way... Thank you, great content and editing.

Great analysis bro. Very profound. And thank you for adding some flavor to the anime critique arena that was sorely missing. Peace

Very well spoken and thoughtful person. I will definitely check out your other videos!

This is a instant sub for me this hits the nail on the head on every point i love this anime! Thank you for covering this !

I had no idea ya'll were back. This makes me so happy.

This is a great analysis! The way you explain the concepts of feminism and patriarchy while explaining the narrative of the show and how they apply to it is really masterful.

Yo this was wild. Super glad there's a channel that's making these kind of videos and I'm honestly shocked I didn't find you before.

FLCL is my favorite anime!! Thanks for breaking it down even more makes sense why I felt so connected to it

Yedore is here.....my week is complete.

This is a great analysis, the quality of the analysis, as well as your general commentary around it, is great. Thank you!! Edit: this is phenomenal. So glad I found your channel. Thank you so much and looking forward to watching more!

This episode was actually my fav so far! Yedoye always knocks it outta the park!

This is legit the best video talking about FLCL. Thank you.

Nice intro & this is dope. I am happy y'all kept this channel moving forward.

Absolutely fantastic video. Shit like this is why I'm beyond stoked to be a Patron for this channel. So well done.

Great video! You really put to words what I’ve been thinking about this series since I first saw this on adult swim back in the day.

I know this is months old, but your writing immediately inspired me to get bell hooks' book and really examine myself in ways I never have before which is saying a lot for someone who has always focused so much on self discovery. revisiting this vid within the context of reading The Will to Change is further reinforcing some messaging for me and I'll probably rewatch FLCL for the first time since I watched it during its initial run. I say all that to say thanks man, this shit came at the time when I needed it most

this content is very original! so cool. Can't wait to watch all ur video's in one day you can't stop me

This was incredible! And came right when I need it! Also: ❤️ bell hooks ❤️

The amount of work that goes into these videos wow i got tired. 👏🏿👏🏿

Honestly, this was an awesome analysis! It really made me think and question things... Thanks!

Dude! You killed it! Loved this episode

I love this video😭 I love your analysis too

Great, like holy shit, great analysis and video Yedoye! Like so much covered and talked about but this is a greta video I will be showing and sharing with my friends and students! This is why I love you guys in Beyond the Bot! Yall kill it with the analysis and stuff! Can't wait for the next video!

Great analysis. Super dope and creatively informative way of intertwining societal concepts to the show. ❤️❤️❤️

This analysis made me see FLCL in a different light. Ive watched this series around 6 times in the last 10 years and theres always something new. Smacked tf outta that SUB

this hurt me to watch because of how deep of a connection i feel to this anime, but i'm glad i took the time to listen to what this video had to teach me. it's helped me to understand the pain within myself that's drawn by familiarity to the pain in this story.

This was essential. I appreciate the commentary you bring. Forever following y'all. This particularly was exceptional.

I am only two minutes in and this is probably the most well spoken video about anime I’ve seen on KZfaq. You make analysis look easy my dude.

This is my first time watching your content and within the first couple minutes of this video, I am instantly a fan of your work, omg. This video was so wonderful and wonderfully made, I am so glad I clicked this video to watch, it literally gave me the will to live today.

Wow I watched 30 seconds and immediately subscribed, I can tell you put real effort and thought into your content

This is one of my favorite pieces of criticism I've ever had the pleasure of digging into. Absolutely top-tier stuff, a thrilling read of one of my favorite shows of all time, and through the lens of the great bell hooks no less? Masterful.

Great video! Totally appreciated this analysis!

Love the insight, I’m subscribing and look forward to watching more of your analysis.

Standing ovation for you my dude. I have felt a lot of these themes in my watching of the show, but never felt like I had the... I guess expertise to express it, and this is the best encapsulation of them I have seen. Thank you for getting this out there. Now I'm gonna have to share this with everyone who asks me what the show is about lol