By: Kristina Lanuza
Released in 2019, this Netflix original animated series directed by Shinichiro Watanabe and animated by the prestigious animation studio Studio Bones introduced the anime world to a new hybrid of musical anime, taking a detour from the usual idol-style anime and instead focusing on brand-new musicians building up their career from nothing. I hadn’t really planned on watching Carole and Tuesday when I first saw it, if I were being honest. I thought that it was just another anime that had nothing special to it, so I passed it by. It wasn’t really until I heard one of Carole and Tuesday’s songs that I decided it was worth getting into — and I’ve had no regrets since then. It isn’t just your typical musical anime, it touches on plenty more than just music. Every character has significance and has a story to tell, and Carole and Tuesday does a wonderful job of portraying that in their diverse cast, from the main characters to the minor side characters; they all play a role in the story, whether it be big or small. For example we see the pop-singer Flora and her ascent to fame, from singing in small live-shacks to events as big as the Superbowl. Her character arc reflects that of real-life artists, the entire journey from start to finish — including the struggles with handling fame and the manipulation that comes with it. The Future of Mars and EarthThe cast of characters present in the show is also very diverse, as mentioned before. I was honestly surprised by how well they reflect our society today and how mixed it is, from age to race. Through including many characters from different paths and walks of life, it represents the way that our views on what “society” is have changed and created a believable world set in the future.
It also covers issues that exist on a more personal scale — this can be seen within Angela’s personal journey and her struggles with drug abuse and self-worth later on in the story. It’s something that people now deal with, it’s a common issue that is present in our modern-day society. A Feeling that Transcends Barriers
The thing that’s unique about their songs is that they aren’t in Japanese, but are instead mostly in english with a small fraction being in French. It’s rare for an anime to have their soundtrack be fully in a foreign language, but that doesn’t take away from the magic of the music whatsoever.
The music and their performers, regardless of language, uses expression to move the viewer and does a great job of portraying the emotions found in each song. Loneliest Girl from the first episode, even without lyrics, was emotional and moving, speaking to the soul without having to utter a single word. That is the beauty of music, and Carole and Tuesday takes that beauty and showcases it in a way that’s unique amongst all other anime. It’s definitely a worthwhile watch and will be guaranteed to leave an impact on you, whether it be big or small.
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