Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu

The first anime that made me laugh until I cried. It's that funny, and definitely one of the better comedy animes out there. Give it a try (but watch the original series before you watch this comedic offshoot, or the jokes with and between certain characters won't make much sense). Best episodes? "The Hard Sell Fetish" is excellent and strange, but what got the most attention online for a long time was the truly weird episode, "The Warcry of Excessiveness" involving a rugby team. If you only watch one episode, try that. 9/10, and the length is perfect as well. Can knock it over in a few sittings. Random fact: did you know the school in which this takes place, is based off a real school, Jindai (神代), in Tokyo? People have gone there in pilgrimage.

I’ll try to keep this short and may revisit this as I have time. Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu is an interesting anime because it marks the beginning of an era. As the first work from the groundbreaking Kyoto Animation studio, it represents the studio’s initial stretching of its legs and discovery of their signature style. FMPF features so much of the KyoAni feeling that we experience even today, from the music to the art style to the characters to the comedy. It’s almost its own history lesson into my favorite animation studio. First – the bad. This show leans very heavily on fanservice, which I find to be really off-putting in a show that is designed to be comedic. It definetely finds its audience in those to whom crudeness is an appealing trait. What’s most frustrating is that there is very rarely an instance where this sort of use is actually beneficial to the comedic purpose of the show. Some of the most memorable episodes are those that lack any sort of fanservice and rather draw their magic from the character interactions. I found myself skipping almost entire episodes due to how frustrated I was with how heavily Fumoffu relied on sexualizing its characters and story. To be fair, however, as Kyoani’s very first work it’s conceivable they were attempting to not overstep the source material, and Shoji Gatoh’s work definetely targets a certain demographic in its crudities. However, I still found the sheer prevalence of fanservice in FMPF to be incredibly distracting, particularly when Kyoani demonstrated so well in the first two episodes that they could write an excellent comedy without such tactics. Next comes with some of the characterization. One of the MCs, Kaname Chidori, draws far too deeply on the raw tsundere stereotype. I realize that this is the main purpose of the show – to contrast the two MC’s polarizing personalities – but there is so very little to redeem Chidori’s character in my mind that she almost becomes a drag on the series on the whole. While this is a pretty obvious carryover from the original Gonzo-produced series and is definetely dealt with in The Second Raid, her constant presence in Fumoffu is almost irritating. Meanwhile, almost the entire rest of the cast (with some exception) is quite forgettable. Secondly – the good. When this show is good, it’s actually fantastic. The first half of the second episode is my favorite 15 minutes in just about all of anime, and is something I’ve rewatched an embarrassing amount of times. The humor, while some may find it slapstick or banal, is just the right amount of ridiculous that you almost can’t help but laugh. Kyoani leans heavily on their use of well-placed one-liners and repeating shots to really hone in a certain type of humor that’s hard to describe. If we are talking about humor, then we will need to talk about the single greatest part of the entire series (and while we’re at it, the anime as a whole), the MC. Sagara Sousuke is perhaps my favorite male character in any anime, ever, and really makes the humor in this show what it is. Sousuke is military kid taken to the absolute extreme, lacking almost any sense of how to act as a normal member of the society in which he finds himself. Sousuke is the antithesis of the show’s unfortunate crudities, an absolute juxtaposition of complete innocence in spite of his war-torn mercenary upbringing. Sousuke’s solution to everything is always in sheer contrast to what the rest of the cast expects, and his utter resolution to his duty and way of work makes the show a joy to watch beyond just its comedic merit. If you don’t watch FMP for the fanservice, you watch it for Sousuke, and rightly so. While these aren’t developed (and intentionally so) in FMPF, he also experiences some of the most outstanding character development I’ve ever seen throughout the course of the franchise, but that’s a story for another day. Sousuke turns the anime from a stupid wannabe comedy into something that’s truly funny and enjoyable. So what else can I say? There’s no timing, no plot, no character development, just either straight comedy, weird fanservice, or somewhere in between. There’s some really fantastic frames and some really lackluster ones at the same time. Watch the good episodes in this anime, and skip the ones that don’t cut it. Enjoy the absolutely fantastic opening and ending (seriously, these were the very first OP and ED this studio put out, and they are both amazing). Love this show for what it should be, because the rest of the franchise is very different.

Fumoffu did comedy right. A lot of these side specials and comedy episodes in other anime usually are not as funny but this collection by itself is great even without the main seasons. Very comical, it's basically a more standard slice of life scenario going on with some action but none of it is actually serious. Tense situations always end up comical compared to how they usually would play out in the main story line. Each episode is it's little own story for the most part, and there is really no main story going on here just some little stories that are like comedy skits. I didn't hate any of them the writers did a good job making sure each episode wasn't dull at all. Usual comic relief you'll see in the other seasons is enhanced ten fold in each episode.

Depending on what you want from the series it will yield different results for you. After watching the first season and you enjoyed the comedy and wanted to see more, watch this. If you wanted to see more of the mecha and story then I recommend moving to the second raid where they actually continue the story. Of course you can watch fumoffu by itself but watching the first season will give you a feel for the type of comedy that they use for fumoffu. Be warned this is only fillers, no actual plot is present. What makes up for it is the comedy and overall fun stories that it follows.

The second season of Full Metal Panic "Fumoffu?" is more what i wanted this show to be: It's hilarious, it's sweet, it's fast paced and it's much more tonally consistent than the first series. With that said (and this is where i think they took a step backwards) it also completely forgets about character development and any overarching narrative. That's fine for some, but when you're as invested in the main characters as I am, you really want more than just joke-joke-joke-joke-fanservice-joke-joke... In the end it doesn't try much more than making you laugh and it totally succeeds in doing just that! All the characters you know and love from the first series are back and it's wonderful! They're much more laid back and just having fun, instead of moping around about the ethics of warfare. My favorite episode? "The Warcry of Excessiveness" - The way Sousuke coaches this prissy rugby team into a fearless force of killing machines (of course utilizing his army training) is truly glorious to behold! The ending is surprisingly dark for a Fumoffo episode, but hey, that's what i enjoy and what i was wishing there were more of: Dark Comedy All in all I award Fumoffu an 8.5/10 - There are hours upon hours of fan service to be had here - Fantastic season, but the best is yet to come~!

If you have seen the first season, Fumoffu may surprise or delight you. However, even if you are a new viewer, you can still enjoy the show, although you may appreciate the character interactions more if you had watched the previous season. I really enjoyed the show's fun and carefree tone. The season features the student committee, led by a composed leader who always carries a Japanese fan. They put Kaname in some ridiculous situations. The slapstick humor is more frequent and extreme. Japanese anime comedy does not always translate well for international viewers, but I found several episodes enjoyable and had some genuine laughs. Some of the best scenes in the show come from Bonta-kun. In several episodes, Sousuke disguises himself by wearing a large amusement park suit of Bonta-kun. He fires his rifle while saying various versions of the word "fumoffu!" which is the origin of the show's title. Much of the humor arises from Kaname being targeted for kidnapping and Sousuke having to rescue her. Usually, Kaname (or other girls) are threatened with rape by thugs, leaving the impression that the girls in the city are accustomed to such danger. Some of Souskue's methods to rescue Kaname are also a little too extreme, which is amusing to watch in a way. I also like the amount of suggestive content this season compared to prior ones. This is due to the romantic relationship between Sousuke and Kaname, which is characteristic of the comedy genre and is expected to include some skin. While the amount of this content is not high, episodes 9 and 12 feature a considerable amount without explicit nudity. Episode 9, in particular, takes place at a hot spring and is more risqué than some modern anime. I really enjoyed these episodes. The songs are upbeat but not as memorable or high-quality as those in the original series. The beginning and end tunes are a bit better, but still not very remarkable. Although I preferred the action-thriller aspects of season 1, it was a better move for Fumoffu to focus on only one genre. This show aged better than the first season. As a result, I rated this higher than the first season. Even beyond the franchise, this show succeeds more than it struggles as an anime-comedy, which is challenging to come by.

As the second season in the Full Metal Panic! series, I feel that Fumoffu benefits from being more focused than its prequel. The first season of FMP is a combination of the mecha-action and high-school comedy genres, as well as containing a number of sub-genres. While it has several good things going for it, one issue that I think hurt the experience a little for me was that the show, though having major elements of both, excelled in neither category. Fumoffu instead focuses exclusively on the high-school comedy genre, which in turn I think allowed for higher quality comedy and entertainment. I also grew to like the main character Sousuke more because of this, as he and his antics are usually the center of the comedy. The relationship between the common sense-lacking war nut Sousuke and the level-headed Chidori makes for one of the best duos/couples in anime. Now, as Fumoffu is an episodic series, in which most episodes have their own plot, some episodes I enjoyed much more than others. Some of the best comedy, in my opinion, is contained within the first 2 episodes and the latter few episodes, especially the one at the bath house. As a whole, I would say that Fumoffu is very entertaining, with amusing characters, great comedy, and a nice soundtrack. (I actually looked forward to the episode previews so that I could hear the FMP theme.) I give Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu an 8/10 (Very Good), an improvement over the first season, and a high recommendation to watch. Now, if you haven't seen the first season by Gonzo yet, I think you will enjoy Fumoffu more if you watch Season 1 first, though it's not a requirement since the plot from the first season doesn't carry over and continue into Season 2.

Have you ever watched a show that has some humor but mainly doesn't hit the humor button all that much, and wondered to your self "Hey, what would happen if the characters from this show and put them in humorous situations instead of serious ones?" Well my friends if you did then you have this show. What makes this show so much fun is that a lot of the more humorous parts from the manga were adapted and made into anime episodes, so if you read the manga you should have a pretty good idea of some of the episodes that were made. The only thing that may disappoint some is that this series it is all boiled down to it's core, it is a filler series. While as I have mentioned that some of the episodes are based off the manga, they do not get mentioned in either the original show or the sequel. There is no real character development in this series so that may turn some others off as well. If you enjoyed the original Full Metal Panic, then you will enjoy this hilarious, albeit filler series.

This series is Much more digestible than the original one. The narrowing on focus really helped a lot. However, what I don't understand is why Sousuke isn't as focused on his mission, (the whole reason he is at School in the first place) Chidori. She gets into so many dangerous quest and bro just does not care and is focused on blowing everything up. But Whatever... it was entertaining enough. It felt like watching a semi episodic story Like Gintama. And non of the characters made me want to pop of a blood vessel but Miss Kaname came close a couple of times. Was definitely needed to help flush her character out more than the Screaming bipolar b*tch we see in the original. Will I continue watching to the next season? nah I am good. but I will scour the internet for FMP! Family cuz thats cute af

First, let me just say that this is not a continuation of the story’s plot. This sequel is all about the lighter and comical side of the series. It focuses on the simple school life of the characters, hilariousness of Sousuke and some romance between the main characters. This time, Sousuke’s unique antics are more hilarious than ever. His seriousness, military obsession and naivety to the normal world bring more comical acts to the series. It’s as if his doing it on purpose or he’s just extremely dense which I think what makes him even funnier. This sequel also shows the oftentimes irritating but most of the time sweet relationship of Chidori and Sousuke. It is very obvious that they have mutual feelings for each other but because the guy is extremely dense and the girl is extremely “tsundere”, both can really be irritating. Well, mostly it is Chidori who is irritating. But the most important character in this sequel is no other than the extremely cute “BONTA-KUN”. He is so important, that this series is name after his very cute phrase. He is even a lot cuter because of his cross mark on his face as to make a resemblance to Sousuke. But his cutest is tripled because all he says is fumoffu.

Where the original series and the second season where more story-driven, this one has the story take a backseat to the humor, which is actually a good thing. And that is precisely why I prefer this spin-off series to FMP itself. The original series never really had that much character development anyways and was more plot-driven. This one is more than just about mechs battling each other, and, for that very reason, it's got that right personality to it. If you are just like me and did not find the original series blend of humor and drama to be in the slightest bit impressive, maybe you can still find a place for Fumoffu! because it doesn't sacrifice too much. It's all humor, and this works to its own favor. Knowing the plot and/or characters from the original series before watching this spinoff series might not be a bad idea, but it is not that necessary. After all, this is more about what funny acts occur between everyone and nothing more.

There's really not much of a story to fumoffu. It's just plain fun and comedy, using Full Metal Panic! as a base. I must say that my comical sense is a little different from most people. At first when I watched the first few episodes of Fumoffu, I thought I couldn't watch it anymore. It wasn't funny (they were trying to be funny but it didn't succeed in making me laugh), and neither did it leave an impact on me, like 'Whoa that was good'. The character design was somewhat different from FMP too (Fumoffu done by Kyoto Animation - the company that did Suzumiya Haruhi). However the latter part of the series picked up and...it was hilarious. I was laughing my head off really. I hadn't laughed so much since the likes of Akazukin Chacha, Sakikage Cromartie High. Psychologically, I think I also thought that my expectations were dropped. I just wanted to enjoy fumoffu the fumoffu way, not compare it to FMP (it's not really a continuation so you can't really compare). The jokes were presented way different from FMP (I thought FMP was really funny the first few eps) and probably universal as well. Meaning most people will find it funny. It's a great series to catch if you're in for some fun. The comedy is pretty pure, though the series had a fair bit of fanservice. Generally, my score for this anime doesn't justify the comedy part of it. There's no rating for Comedy sadly.

It's a good anime, unlike the first season of Fullmetal Panic, this one focuses on school comedy and a bit of romance revolving around the characters Sagara and Chidori, where most of the events are intentionally caused by Sagara and Chidori has to fix them. There isn't much developed romance, but there are some good situations between Sagara and Chidori that generate enjoyable and funny moments in the series. The anime doesn't have mecha fights, just action to introduce some events. The student council president is quite interesting, seeming to know something more about Sagara. Other characters are the same as in the previous season; I must point out that Tessa looks really beautiful in this animation. The animation is nicer than in the first season; the characters' features have improved significantly. The soundtrack matches the romantic and action-packed moments of the series; the opening and ending are average. Overall, the comedy manages to make you laugh sometimes and sometimes not. It's a decent anime to follow and not mandatory for those who want to continue the series.

Ah, slice of life. The genre of anime you do when you don't want to progress the plot at all. This season of Full Metal Panic is purely filler, and you know what, I'm okay with that. If you want to keep the franchise marketable, keep it in people's minds, but you don't have any more canon material to adapt, I'm perfectly fine with a little anime filler. But this is the only right way to do it. Make a separate series, put the main story on hiatus. Don't pretend it has continuity with the main series, have it be purely episodic adventures outside that scope. Don't stick filler episodes willy nilly into the main series constantly until you have like 40% filler and you have to watch it like a schizophrenic skipping episodes left and right to get the canon story on rewatch. I'm looking at you Naruto, Bleach and every other big name shounen anime. I think the era of weekly neverending shounen needs to die and the My Hero Academia model should be adopted universally in that sphere, and if they don't have any new material or they don't have enough they can just do a season like this. Anyway as far as the comedy goes I think they did a solid job. It's fun to watch these characters get into wacky high school hijinx and not focus on the more serious stuff sometimes. As long as you know what you're getting into and not expecting major plot developments it works really well. I give a a 7/10.