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FLCL

2000 – 2023Show5 seasons24 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

A dreamlike, eccentric animated series about growing up and fantasy, with standout direction and editing.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Episodes

5 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E6 "Furikura" 8.6

Episodes

8.1

Story

Nothing can happen till you swing the bat.

Naota is a normal boy who kills some time with a normal girl by a stream that flows underneath a bridge. Nothing unusual happens in this town. The fact that Haruhara Haruko crashes into the main character with her Vespa a short while later and subsequently hits him over the head with her Rickenbacker 4003 bass guitar doesn’t really make any difference to any other day here. The at first glance unconnected, bizarre events that don’t seem to follow any pattern whatsoever don’t change anything about Naota’s boring life, either – because nothing incredible ever happens in this town.

Feels like

  • Surreal Coming-of-Age
  • High-Octane Visual Poetry
  • Absurdist Sci-Fi
  • Iconic Soundtrack-Driven Narrative
  • Psychological Adolescence Metaphor
  • Stylistically Innovative Anime
  • Bizarre & Chaotic Energy
  • Cult Classic Atmosphere
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Youthful Rebellion & Confusion

Cast

24 of 51 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kiyotaka Suzuki, Yutaka Uemura, Masahiko Otsuka
Written by
Yoji Enokido, Tetsuhiro Ikeda, Kenta Ihara
Produced by
Maki Terashima-Furuta, Mike Lazzo, Masaya Saito
Music by
the pillows, Shinkichi Mitsumune

Everyone

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Facts

April 26, 2000 · October 15, 2023 · Ended

First aired
April 26, 2000
Last aired
October 15, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United States
Available in
118 countries

Tropes

Symbolic Wings, Ax-Crazy, Genius Ditz +9

  • Symbolic Wings
  • Ax-Crazy
  • Genius Ditz
  • Mexican Standoff
  • Hero's Classic Car
  • The Big Damn Kiss
  • Didn't We Use This Joke Already?
  • Second Love
  • Airplane of Love
  • Indirect Kiss
  • Contemplate Our Navels
  • Muggle and Magical Love Triangle

12 of 192 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream FLCL?"

Questions about FLCL

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream FLCL?

CrunchyrollPhiloYouTube TVAdult SwimHBO Max

In the United States, FLCL streams on Crunchyroll, YouTube TV, Adult Swim, and HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 117 other countries.

Is FLCL worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is FLCL okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch FLCL?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 5 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2023.

Will FLCL make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch FLCL?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for non-linear narrative.

Is FLCL in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.