![]() ![]() "Future Boy Conan" is a real gem among animation. For any fan of animation and adventure, that is a good thing. The entire series feels like a classic Ghibli film extended into a 26 episode series. If you have seen any Studio Ghibli films, you will be familiar with Miyazaki's trademark whimsy present through all of FBC. "Future Boy Conan's" real strength is its charm. Not to say the characters aren't entertaining, but don't expect real connections with any. Specifically, FBC is less focused on its characters (each one more archetype than flesh and blood) and more plot and adventure oriented. FBC aims for much different goals than most modern action or drama shows. Of course, it's unfair to both "Future Boy Conan" and modern series to make comparisons between the two. Watch the amazing gymnastic feats of Conan (titular boy of the future), and you will be as impressed as the more technically advanced action shows of modern times. Each character is defined more through the detailed animation of their little actions and quirks than anything they say. While the character designs are decidedly muted, it allows for truly comprehensive and kinetic animation. The imaginitive settings are gorgeously rendered, and the shear number of places the story goes, like a giant solar tower or a flying fortress or rocket-come-house, will ![]() ![]() Technically, the animation and artistry is hard to match even today. To boot, its one of the most entertaining stories I've had the pleasure of watching.įBC is so entertaining because of its high technical and artistic merits. "Future Boy Conan" provides one of the best examples of animated storytelling available to watch. This is a series so imiginative in its artistry and so mature in its execution, non-anime and non-cartoon fans couldn't help but be drawn in. ![]()
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