Leader Challenge Example Post - Carole and Tuesday

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Hello there everyone.

Nugget, your friendly alien bud and Feature + Security Leader, is here with an example post for the recent challenge announcement by the leaders.

I'm teaming up with our wonderful Welcoming Leader quiz for the show.

The show that we will be talking about is a recent one I watched. It is calming and beautiful story. And honestly I was planning to talk about it before we announced the challenge, so I figured why not just put them together. Hope, in turn, it get will get the recognition it deeply deserves.

No joke half of this will probably just be me fanning over the show and the staff. I'm apologize..

The show that we will be discussing is the recent music anime Carole and Tuesday.

Let's get to it

This long, sorry.

Trailer. Japanese version

Trailer, English/Netflix version

First off I want to take some time to talk about the show's production. Not only was there some incredible and legendary talent involved. But also some new and inspiring ones.

In regards of the animation there was a multitude of talented individuals. The supervising director is none other then the legendary Shinichiro Watanabe. He is credited for various works: Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Terror in the Resonance (Zankyo no Terroru), Space Dandy, a previous jazz music anime Kids on the Sloop (Sakamichi no Aporon) and many more.

The director was Motonobu Hori, who is a veteran animator. He is credited in shows, such as: Sword Art Online. Gurren Lagann, the Ghost in the Shell The New Movie, and more.

The Studio that brought the world of Carole and Tuesday to live is the powerhouse studio Bones. They are known for the highly discussed shows: Fullmetal Alchemist, Ouran High School Host Club, Bungo Stray Dog, Mob Psycho 100 and the current big name My Hero Academia (Boko no Hero Academia). Carole and Tuesday was also released in time for the studio's 20th anniversary.

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For the music factor, there is some truly special talents involved. The shows composer was the Canadian musician, Mocky. The Music Production was done by FlyingDog, formerly known as Victor Entertainment. They are a record label in Japan. Carol and Tuesday was released in commemoration with FlyingDog's 10th anniversary. The legendary Yoko Kanno is licensed though them, though her work was not part of the show.

Sorry, I just thought that was a cool thing.

And this is were things become interesting.

Carole and Tuesday is the first anime to have all English vocals. This means the vocals for a large cast of the characters are done by two different individuals, with one providing the character's musical talent. The main characters were the winners of a 2018 global singers audition. Carole was brought to life by Celeina Ann and Tuesday by Nai Br.XX. Other vocalists from the audition include: Alisa for Angela, Lauren Dyson for Crystal, and Thundercat for Skip. Many of the other artists feature in the show are voiced by real world artists.

And the connection does not stop there. Many of the characters are inspired from real life iconic musicians. Carole from one's like Beyonce, Adele, and Aretha Franklin. Tuesday is from Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Nicks, Ed Sheeron, and more. And the show is full of other characters and musical talents giving tribute to previous artists.

The songs on feature on Carole and Tuesday are original ones written by real life and professional songwriters. Some of the talented individuals that worked on it are: Benny Sings, Evan Bogart, Justin Gray, and more.

There are various individuals who contributed from new upcomers to influential veterans. Carole and Tuesday is a complete collaboration between the anime industry and the music industry. And the ion put into the show shines though.

Now you guys are probably what the show is actually about. Well I'm getting to that.

The story takes place in the science-fiction future where humans have been migrating to Mars. There two young girls meet in Alab City, both with a dream to make music. They together to make the dream a reality. These two girls are none other then Carole and Tuesday.

An official synopsis on the shows website reads:

Fifty years have ed since mankind began migrating to the new frontier, Mars. It's an age where most culture is produced by AI, and people are content to be ive consumers.

There's a girl. Scrapping a living in the metropolis of Alba City. She's working part time while trying to become a musician. She's always felt like something was missing. Her name is Carole.

There's a girl. Born to a wealthy family in the provincial town of Hershall City. She dreams of becoming a musician, but nobody around her understands. She feels like the loneliest person in the world. Her name is Tursday.

A chance meeting brings them together. They want to sing. They want to make music. Together, they feel like they just might have a chance.

The two of them may only create a tiny wave. But that wave will eventually grow into something larger...

A secondary part of the story follows the character named Angela. A professional model who decides to change her career to a music artist. She does this with the help of AI technology.

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The first half of the show focuses on Carole and Tuesday meeting and their debut. The first half consists of episodes 1 - 12. You can view them now on Netflix. A major part in the story is that of the singing competition Mars' Brightest. And this is essentially a tournament arc.

This is especially rare outside of shounen anime. And it makes me so happy.

The second half follows Carole and Tuesday after their debut. And their adventures within the music industry. The second half consists of episodes 13 - 24. Unfortunately they are not available for official viewing outside of Japan. Netflix is adding the worldwide in December.

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While the show is overall a light hearted story, the creators did not hesitate to give focus to real world issues. And what is great, they aren't a focus. They don't feel pushed onto you, but rather a part of life. The shows finale with everyone performing Mother wraps up the show beautifully, while also being a wonderful tune for different struggles people may be faceing.

A few of the topics Carole and Tuesday give attention to are: refugees, civil rights movements, political power, the loss of family member, and more. There are also a few open to interpretation, like: a lost of self, first love, and various ones connecting to the topic of family.

The LGBTQ community is depicted in Carole and Tuesday, but how is something special. And I want to dedicate a section to it. Probably won't do it justice though, seriously other authors and studios need to take note of it.

Carole and Tuesday is not a yuri show, or a yaoi one. It's not even a romance. The main characters don't get together in the end. And outside of background romantic relationships, it's not shown. But it's just that makes it so great.

The LGBTQ qualities of the show are not a focus. They don't push it on you. It's just part of life, which is how it is in the real world.

Theres a lesbian kiss, but no shame or yuri undertones. Just a love you can feel between the characters, and one of them finding themselves.

A character, by the name of Dahlia, is most clearly representing a transgender women. But it's not something one would notice unless they pay attention to small details.

Androgynous and nonbinary also show up. This comes in through the performing group Mermaid Sister, who describe themselves as being between man and women. As well as the character Desmond, who is androgynous.

And there's more including an openly bisexual character named Ertegan.

These aren't depicted as the characters sole qualities, or even as a major part in the story. The truth is they could be removed and the story would hinder that much.

But they're not it's just shown as part of the world. This depiction was something I found refreshing. And is a good thing for people to see, from in the community and ers to those questioning it and those who may not agree.

So I should probably answer the questions in the challenge before this gets any longer. Sorry about that. I'll do it now

What did you like about?

Music has very much been a major factor in my life from a young age. Taking part in my local high school's music department was somewhat of a requirement. But even still it's something I love deeply. The fact that Carole and Tuesday not only depicts various musical talents in the show, but also in the production, appealed to me beyond words can express.

Why is it your favorite?

I have trouble stating something is my favorite. I will try to separate this into categories. Carole and Tuesday is most definitely my favorite music anime. It introduced me different music styles, like rap opera, with Bulldog Antheme. It made me bust out laughing with Galactic Mermaid< language warning. And touched me with the first song that Carole and Tuesday played together, Lonelinest Girl.

Has it inspired you?

In a way yes. Not the sense to become a musician or public performer. My social anxiety would hinder that. Rather it's in discovery new music styles and artists, as well as rediscovering a few others. I mentioned earlier that real life musicians and songwriters participated in the production. But it doesn't end there. Each episode is named after an iconic song, some are: River Deep Mountain High by Ike and Tina Turner, Dancing Queen by ABBA, Don't Stop Believing by Journey, and True Colors by Cyndi Lauper. The second release of the soundtrack even includes each of the different songs. In turn introducing the younger generations and others to them.

How did you find it?

I originally heard about it though a YouTuber I watch. It was part of his video discussing Spring 2019 anime. In the video he discusses a scene from the first episode. The scene is of the two main characters figuring out a song. It's just them fumbling around trying to get something to work. And then it just does and its beautiful. It's honestly what hooked me. It felt so genuine and real.

Would you recommend it to others? If so, why?

Yes, absolutely. Seriously go watch it. I love the next hype shounen series, psychological horror myteries, and bombastic mecha shows as any fan. But there's a time when the shows that depict real life shine through. Carole and Tuesday is a calming experience. In a sense that while watching I felt my worries and stress from life disappear for the minutes I sat to watch it. While at the same time causing me to reflect on my life, the world we live in, and the possible future. And by no means is it perfect, there was faults it had. Same with everything else. But I thought it was a pretty good show, and think others will too. I mentioned earlier that only the first half, episodes 1 - 12, are available to stream on Netflix. And the second half of the show being released for wordwide viewing in December. And unfortunately it being only officially distributed by Netflix makes it hard for others to watch it. But seriously go check it out.