Humming Bird Music Camp
I think by the synopsis alone one can tell that Hummingbird is FAR from being serious. This is the story of how they came to be Japan's most successful idol group and their first line of defense. . EVERYthing is utterly skewered in this series! But what about the Hummingbirds themselves? Well, the focus of the series is primarily on the five sisters and how they came to be idol singers / fighter pilots and their first few months in the military, up through their first real assignment. It's not about the story or plot, but a really really funny look at how the band came to be and how they 'suffered' for their art, all to make you want to buy their CDs and merchandise even more than before. again, the very premise alone! Thankfully, they don't sing AS they fly like in a certain Macross sequel. Instead of boot camp uniform code of military justice and a physical. But they take rate my pink bit it all in stride and have fun. . There is even a official fan club and Hummingbird albums are still occasionally found on the shelves even today. I happened to be lucky to find direct imported videos of the full series at the local Tower Records. They are also one of the ace fighter pilot squadrons in the Japanese military. Even in the heat of battle they must always look GOOD. The series's voice actresses also formed a real life idol group (named Hummingbird of course!) and toured Japan as promotion for the series, as well as releasing a live-action music video. If you have a very open-minded eleven or twelve year old, then hotel and the colony tx it should be no bother. Older Spice Girl fans will love this series, as the Hummingbirds do have a lot in common with them, only there is no Scary Hummingbird. It shows just how ridiculous our society can be, especially when it comes to pop culture. Is it a fluffy mecha-military spoof or a music industry / idol factory spoof? Actually, it's both, and it's a very funny one at disneyland annual pass discount that! Hummingbird is one of those hard to describe anime. For in this world, the military is owned and operated by the large entertainment and music corporations. _;; There are a few brief scenes of casual nudity as the girls change clothes and bathe, but no sexual situations. . _ There are at least nine vocal and drama soundtracks for the series, and that's NOT counting the separate single albums each focusing on a different sister. It does have action, but not until the last tape of the series, really. It serves more to remind the viewer that yes, this is still the military after all and they do use their designer jet craft for more than making pop videos. = M \ )! zuq hn& |