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FLCL Alternative

2018·Movie
2h 15min
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
IMDb5.8

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Romantic and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some absurdist humor and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Growing up, fantasy, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

Life seems to drift by for Kana Koumoto and her friends in their small Japanese town. Every day is just like the last, and it feels like every new day will be the same. Kana goes to school, hangs out with her friends, and likes to paint her nails and listen to music, but it feels like nothing special is ever going to happen. As a change of pace, Kana and her friends decide to design a bottle rocket and launch it into space, even though it might not get there at all. However, just when the rocket is completed, a robot suddenly crashes into and destroys it, shortly followed by a pink-haired woman claiming to be a "Galactic Investigator." Kana's life quickly becomes more exciting than she ever imagined, dealing with new feelings, changing friends, and even boy troubles. It turns out life can go by in the blink of an eye, fast enough to even miss it, so what's with these weird robots that seem to show up at the worst times?!
AnimeComing-of-AgeScience FictionAbsurdist HumorFast-Paced ActionVisual StylizationEccentric CharactersTeenage RebellionRobot Action

Crew

Directed by:
Katsuyuki Motohiro, Yutaka Uemura, Kiyotaka Suzuki
Written by:
Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideto Iwai
Produced by:
Mike Lazzo, Masaya Saito, Maki Terashima-Furuta

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about FLCL Alternative

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Where can I stream FLCL Alternative legally?

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Is FLCL Alternative worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is FLCL Alternative rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is FLCL Alternative?

2 h 15 min

FLCL Alternative runs 2 h 15 min.

What language is FLCL Alternative in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch FLCL Alternative?

2JPKR

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for FLCL Alternative in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does FLCL Alternative use?

Cool, but StupidSequel SeriesPower LimiterFan DisserviceAnd the Adventure ContinuesFusion DanceDoes This Remind You of Anything?Does This Remind You of Anything?Gainax EndingStealth PrequelCordon Bleugh ChefNot So Similarand 83 more

TV Tropes lists 95 storytelling tropes for FLCL Alternative, including Cool, but Stupid, Sequel Series, Power Limiter.