Uchuu Patrol Luluco

Space Patrol Luluco is further proof that Trigger is at its best when making short, succinct anime that are long enough to stuff with the studio’s unique brand of humor, but without overstaying its welcome. The humor never has a chance to become repetitive or overly gratuitous since the show isn’t long enough to have to constantly one-up itself. Likewise the story doesn’t have a chance to become serious enough for the convoluted mess that it is to begin waning on the mind of the audience. Much like Trigger’s previous works Inferno Cop and Little Witch Academia, Space Patrol Luluco is an extremely fun and satisfying rump through a unique, little world jam packed with laughs. Like every humble story about a Japanese school girl, Space Patrol Luluco begins with a breakfast of champions. However, as our titular heroine chows down on some eggs and bacon whilst spouting a little bit of plot exposition, her single father bites into an ill-placed capsule that instantly freezes him in a block of ice. With his head/brain sliced in half in the ensuing panic, Luluco scrambles to get her crystalized father to work on time so as not to be late for school herself. After being arrested multiple times by a police chief who is WAY too eager to serve JUSTICE!!!... Luluco is forcefully recruited into the Space Patrol to deal with rampant space crime in place of her frozen father, with her 1st mission being a very awkward, yet successful, impediment of “Space Cheating” going on in her own middle school. This all happens in the span of 7 minutes. The show often moves at a breakneck pace for the 1st half to what I believe is its own advantage. The less time you have to consider the things that are actually going on, the more fun you’ll have just going with the insane flow of it all. The only real slow parts happen when the show starts paying tribute to Trigger’s previous works. Towards the middle, the show takes a few episodes to visit the worlds of Little Witch Academia, Inferno Cop, and Kill La Kill. Though I have had the good fortune to have previously seen all of these works and found them very enjoyable, these parts seemed to contribute little to what was going on in the plot and could leave viewers new to studio Trigger lost and scratching their heads. The main villain also seemed kind of forgettable to me, but that’s a common thread in Trigger’s work. The glue that holds this whole production together is, of course, Luluco. Words cannot describe what a joy Luluco is on screen. She is an absolute sweetheart with a very flexible range of emotion, quickly jumping from hyperactive, idiot tomboy to love-struck, awkward dandere to badass, space warrior. The way Luluco interacts with the worlds and characters around her are an absolute joy to behold. This is especially true for her interactions with her Space Patrol coworker, Alpha Omega Nova. Nova is a cute, blonde haired boy who instantly steals Luluco’s heart with his dashing good looks and a lackadaisical, yet strangely narcissistic attitude. Though the show could have just made him ‘Sasuke without the Anger and Despair’, Nova manages to provide a decent amount of humor and drama to the plot. There are too many fun characters in this show to keep on listing, but special recognition needs to be awarded to Over Justice, the boss of the Space Patrol. If you are a fan of Inferno Cop, then you will LOVE this character. Over Justice delivers some of the best lines in this entire show and injects some much needed Inferno Cop humor into every scene he’s in. The only character I was really disappointed with was Midori. Despite being listed on MAL as a main character, I am really struggling to remember her doing anything of note in this series. Though she is a fun, anarchistic character, in her own right, she feels rather underutilized. The art and animation for this show can be summed up as Kill La Kill without the budget. Luluco has the same cartoony art style that was present throughout most of Kill La Kill, while the animation is very indicative of most scenes that involved Mako. It is a lot of cutely designed characters, with plentiful movement, but limited range of animation. It works really well for a series of this scale. Thankfully the show manages to avoid any questionable uses of CG characters or any noticeable laziness with regards to scenes lacking animation that one would find in Kill La Kill. On the sound side, Luluco’s OP perfectly captures the insane, hyperactive silliness of the show. With its clamouring music and bizarre lyrics, the OP never failed to get me into the mood for another episode. The ED, however, is surprisingly mellow in comparison. With its soft, ambient music and laggard, whispering lyrics, it envelops the audience in a serene sense of calm that beautifully closes out each episode. Though nothing musical struck me as of note within the episodes themselves, Luluco should definitely be commended for its masterful and comedic use of Engrish. Space Patrol Luluco is a wonderful culmination of all that Trigger learned from its previous works. It manages to boil down Trigger’s unique approach to visuals and story-telling without stepping on most of the pitfalls of its previous series. There is no overly gratuitous sexuallization of Kill La Kill. There is no distasteful humor that occasionally popped into Inferno Cop. And there is never too much of little going on as in Little Witch Academia. It is a series so purely distilled and so finely crafted, that I struggle to find any reason for why anyone shouldn’t experience this hour-long, hyperactive trip.

Just a normal middle school girl trying to be normal in an abnormal setting. Nothing could possibly go wrong, right? A short, lighthearted but hyper-active series to keep you entertained 100% of the time! Story The plot is executed smoothly, with a lot of crazy, random shenanigans. It's calm in the beginning but after that I was mostly thinking "what is going on?" ...but in a good way, laughing along the way. It's all relevant and doesn't go too off-track. Art The animation is where the shenanigans come from. When you have simple, stylized artwork for the entire show it's easier to animate and have creative freedom. Studio Trigger's animation is no joke and working with such short episodes gave them a lot of freedom to play around with the hyper, action-packed animation even with such a simple style. It's a lot to look at during some scenes but you will not be disappointed, because the animation stays consistent. Oh yeah, the overall colour scheme is great too, keeps up with the cute space setting. Sound Overall, appropriate music to maintain the spacey atmosphere. The energy in the soundtrack keeps up well with the animation and follows the mood of each scene. The ending song was catchy too. Character Even with a handful of characters in tow, the only one that really develops is the main character Luluco. The story is centred around her so obviously she'd shine the brightest. Throughout her adventures, exploring and meeting new people helps her develop her self-realization. Nova is the second most developed character, but not without the help of Luluco. The side characters are all the funny, quirky abnormal beings that contrast with Luluco and support her growth. Enjoyment I appreciate these kinds of short series as in-betweeners for darker, more serious shows. I watched this all in one go, and I think I enjoyed it better that way. Just don't take it too seriously because it doesn't take itself seriously! Also really liked the surprise cameos and crossovers! In summary, don't underestimate the power of a middle-school girl!

There’s one word that perfectly captures this mini-show: goofy—in the best possible way. Considering each episode being about 6 minutes. Sure, the characters aren’t that deep, the plot is simple, and the budget seems low, but that’s exactly what makes this show so enjoyable. It embraces its silliness with confidence, delivering a lighthearted experience that’s perfect for unwinding after a long day. The fast-paced storytelling works to its advantage. Without the burden of a complex story or heavy lore, it’s incredibly easy to dive in and enjoy every moment. You don’t need to think too hard—just sit back and have fun. The episode featuring Inferno Cop is arguably the most unique in the entire series. The characters, while simple, are undeniably charming. The main character is cute and somewhat relatable, and the side characters are there to fill in the rest.

Studio Trigger in its purest form. Bombastic scene after bombastic scene that brings immense pleasure to the eyes. A cast of funny characters and references to other Trigger shows, allowing for a true celebration of Studio Trigger, being to it what Sonic Mania is to Sonic. The story is full of interesting and logical twists that keeps one engaged, tying it together with a lesson that may be overlooked by some. Listening to the full version of the title sequence brings pure joy to my heart. My biggest complaint is that it simply wasn't long enough. If you don't like Studio Trigger's style it may not be for you, but if you like their other stuff like I do you'll love this. The reliance on references does make it so that it's improved by watching Trigger's other shows, so if you feel like it here are shows to watch to understand the references in no particular order: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagan Kill la Kill Inferno Cop Little Witch Academia (All of these other shows are also fantastic and not too long)

This show is a fever dream. A fever dream that i enjoyed actually. Space Patrol Luluco is a show that has an absolutely breakneck pace without any sort of break or downtime. This makes sense, as its total runtime of the series is just under 2 hours, 90 if you skip the OP and ED. In classic trigger style, they make a show that has a very unique art style and is honestly half the reason behind my score. The story was good, with a pretty sweet ending. The message is the usual "follow your heart" but honestly the way its conveyed is enough to forgive that. Essentially, its a show with a normal message, a rather entertaining story, and great art that just makes it stand out from most other anime. Even if you're still on the fence, the average episode is 8 minutes, so its worth at least trying.

Space Patrol Luluco is a weird little romp tailor-made for the Studio Trigger superfan. Even if you're not, it's funny, flashy, and frantic, and with such a short runtime the investment is more than worth it. To begin with the story, its structure is simple, often nonsensical, and generally only exists as a vehicle for Luluco to visit a bunch of worlds which are straight references of other Studio Trigger properties. Actually, they're not even references, they're just visits to the worlds themselves. So yeah, that's a lot of fun, especially if you're a fan of their other stuff. The story's pretty weak in the first half, which is perfectly fine for something like this, but really picks up by the end. The art is, as per Studio Trigger's usual fare, excellent in the extreme, embodying a frenetic animation style coupled with bursts of color and a consistent visual language that pulls you right in, which makes the art this show's strongest point. The sound is very good as well, featuring strong voice acting and sounds of life with a fun, often cartoonish soundtrack bookended by a catchy and innovative OP and ED respectively. The characters are good, though nothing much to speak of. They're fun, and serve their purpose, but the real headline is the fact they encounter characters from other Studio Trigger titles, which is one hell of an inclusion, and carries a lot of the show. Overall, Space Patrol Luluco is a short, fun, undeniable mess of an anime that has a really fun gimmick that, when coupled with the 12 to 13 minute episodes, more than make up for its shortcomings. Give it a shot, it'll be a fun couple hours, that much I can promise at the very least.

Space Patrol Luluco consists of 13 bite-sized episodes that are perfect for binging. It's a very quick watch, and a very fun one at that. This anime isn't deep, nor groundbreaking, but its got a lot of great elements to it. The art style is simple, but its bouncy and fun to watch. The story is basic but goofy, with a surprising heart to it near the end. The characters aren't deep but they're quirky and fun enough to be likeable. The soundtrack isn't varied but some of the tracks are real bangers, including the amazing opening and ending themes. And, of course, the extremely blatant but extremely fun "references" to other works from Studio Trigger. (Honestly, I can't even call them references due to how in-your-face they are.) Overall, I've used this word a lot in this review, but this anime is nothing more than simple, goofy fun. It doesn't strive to be anything more than a slightly-deranged lighthearted comedy where chibi characters sprout sirens from their heads and transform into human guns. If you've liked previous Trigger works, give this one a shot.

Luluco Is Totally Normal, But Is Normal Good? Space Patrol Luluco Is a show about a girl who tries to be normal, and the world keeps getting in the way. The show is hyporeacted in that awesome Studio Trigger way. it's just a style that works completely for me and leaves me with a smile, and every time a characters yelled Justice I am also yelling Justice!. Luluco Is a fun protagonist, Who want to be normal despite everything, and her constant embarrassment by the lack of it. is fun to see and her personal journey works well as a theme for the show. The comedy dialogues works well in this show with the fast-paced humour. and the studio trigger cameos are just my thing. The short episode length work well for the comedic tone of the show, and just make sure that nothing feels dragged out. The chaotic style of the anime is visible in the animation, it all over the place, It is not limited by conventions, it does what it wants and it can look spectacularly and Limited in funny way. The show is a vibe, I really enjoy it is that special overactive studio Gainax/trigger vibe that I just love, would recommend.