The final show on this catalog, is a distinctive entry… one crafted with musicians squarely in mind; offering a comforting resonance for anyone with an appreciation for Rock music. Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad–based on the manga of the same name–perfectly captures a portrayal of the raw, realistic realities and sentiments of life within a garage band.
Its storytelling is in unison with an ambiance steeped in early to mid-2000s nostalgia charm, providing a vivid and warm experience that feels both aspirational in addition to familiar. This sentiment is further intensified by the shows’ opening theme, “Hit in the USA,” by Japanese rock band Beat Crusaders, combining thematic statements from the show together with sounds reminiscent of underground indie rock, giving a warm mellow fondness.
In jist, the narrative is a coming-of-age tale, revolving around uneventful teenager, Yukio Koyuki Tanaka, living his mundane life. Funnily enough this all alters when he encounters contorted canine, Beck and Beck’s owner, 16-year old upcoming prodigy rock musician Ryusuke Minami. Since that momentous day, both teenagers have been socializing, though this friendship ceases to be, when an altercation regarding his guitar occurs. So in spite, Ryusuke forms a garage band inspired by the same name of his dog, and after a while of being disconnected, Koyuki reunites with Ryusuke as a supporting musician. Concerning Koyuki’s other problems, spanning the entirety of the show, the audience comes to learn of the personal tribulations the rock band and he, himself undergoes; in particular his relationship with other members plus his half-sister Maho.
In the wake of some of these complications, the group unanimously agreed to one day become big in the United States. Though it is just my personal opinion, I do advise you to watch this show, especially for musicians that have a fiery passion for the art medium. At the moment no official site has the series within the boundaries of the U.S, except Amazon Prime.
