FLCL

FLCL and The Tatami Galacy both have the same feel to them. They are coming-of-age comedies with slight slice-of-life elements and a rather nifty art style too.  

report Recommended by Fujaku

Asian Kung-Fu Generation (who do the YST OP - Maigo Inu to Ame no Beat) and The Pillows (who do all of the music in FLCL) are similar bands. Both have been asked to open for Oasis, but The Pillows turned it down for the lulz.

Maybe it's because of the above point, but I feel that both series have a kind of joy about them. They're both (too) short, and try to pack everything they've got into that space. Speed-talking ensues, and it's a task to keep up with the references and trains of thought. Both also maintain interesting and confusing stories whilst having a good deal of comedy. read more 

report Recommended by mudri

These shows are so fast paced and crazy that you get completely absorbed in the story and humor. Additionally, they both have a unique art style, and a bizarre feel to them. Both anime are filled with black comedy, and have slice of life elements as well. 

report Recommended by ironstaunch

One word, fast. 

Both shows go at blick neck speed so already it is demanding.

But past that, are two works are a marvel to behold in not only animation, quality and aesthetic, but in terms of story and characters, they are shown more in an artistic view. Any more would be spoilers but the themes tackled are not only varied and diverse but handled in a way that gives power to the viewer in terms of interperating, themes, emotion meaning, character motivation and overall the psychological dive into individuals. 

report Recommended by Alufei

FLCL and Tatami Galaxy are two short and extremly fast-paced anime, which are about struglles of growing up into adulthood, even if both handle it differently. Comedy, drama and creative use of story telling and art style are frequent in both shows. 

report Recommended by AnimeXHunter

Both of these shows are unique, fun, fast paced stories with distinct, ever-changing artsyles, great comedic moments, sexual themes, and fantastic music. There’s incredible depth beneath the surface with these anime and nearly every shot is packed with so much information that you’d probably have to watch multiple times to even approach catching everything there is to catch. 

report Recommended by DipDaSlip

Both are fast-paced coming of age stories full of chaos, quirky humor and lots of style. 

report Recommended by blizar

Both animes are very character-driven and unique with amazing music and art. Both tackle themes concerning relationships and self discovery.  

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Kekkai Sensen addpermalink

FLCL And Kekkai Sensen have unexpectedly a lot in common. A young male protagonist who finds himself in bizarre circumstances with no control over the situation, quirky characters, strange things happening one after another, intense battles and slick animation, rowdy humor and insane amounts of collateral damage that everyone seems to forget about by the next episode. FLCL is a more tightly, condensed show that focuses primarily on the protagonist's growth, while Kekkai Sensen is more plot focused and less psychological. If you like the story telling and battle elements in one you'll find the other very familiar. 

report Recommended by noirgrimoir

Have you been waiting to see a show where literally anything can happen? A show that can entertain and amuse in the strangest of ways? Kekkai Sensen is 2015's FLCL. 

report Recommended by IzzyHime

The first episode of Kekkai Sensen really gave me an FLCL vibe when I first watched it. As I continued to watch it the show gave me even more and more of an FLCL vibe to the point where I had to come write this recommendation.

Both shows are about seemingly normal boys with crazy ridiculous things going on around them. They both ended up in their life changing positions out of chance and they both have a strange alteration that neither of them asked for. Hell they even look the same with both wearing pull over sweatshirts, baggy clothes, and messy brown hair.

Along with the main characters being similar, the art styles, music, dialogue, and general production of each show are alike. Kekkai Sensen might be slightly easier to follow but both are very random and insane. read more 

report Recommended by Atmostphear

Both contain random ass shit, but FLCL actually follows a line and is way better.
If you liked the animation for kekkai sensen then you will love FLCLs  

report Recommended by spike12ify

The main character is a fairly ordinary boy thrown into super crazy shit going on all around him. Rule of Cool plays a huge factor, with cool things popping up without much explanation. The directing is super dynamic and crazy, the soundtrack is awesome and fits the settings well (uses rock and roll), and it's just a super fun time. 

report Recommended by SadSceneryBoi

- The MC (a young boy in both anime) will confront crazy things going on him 
- Anything can happen in their world
- Soundtrack is great 
- Similar atmosphere 
- Amazing battle animation
 

report Recommended by Aplozia

Chaos, color, action, supernatural-ish, and good fun! Both have excellent original characters and an undertone of silliness that have put a smile on my face more than once. Whereas FLCL has more of an alternative edge to it, Kekkai Sensen has a more complete and comprehensive storyline. Both great! 

report Recommended by NoelleIsSleepy

The protagonist is unique in both anime. They have interesting abilities which they try to use it to change themselves, and for the good. 

report Recommended by SDan

Both are crazy and unpredictable. 
Both have a young main character who is dragged into a crazy lifestyle.
Both have great battle animation.
The soundtrack in both anime is pretty good and unusual. 

report Recommended by Yabetil

Kyousou Giga (TV) addpermalink

Both have plenty of frantic exaggerated action. The kinds of things we wouldn't see from regular people and yet there are emotions that are deeply familiar. A sense of belonging, wanting some place to call home, universal kinds of longing in all the craziness. 

report Recommended by fiore777

The same whacky humor, you don't know whats going on unless you watch the episodes a couple times and then are still confused.  Over the top humor, over the top characters, over the top everything. 

report Recommended by Classicola

FLCL and Kyousou Giga not only shares similar artwork and backgrounds but also with its explicit presentation in terms of comedy, action, and fun. The main female characters from both series are similar with their explosive energy and personality.

More so however is the comedy from both series. The dialogues are catchy and provides feedback of fun that also balances itself with emotional scenes. There are also elements mixed in that is quite eye gluing with the way it presents itself. 

report Recommended by Stark700

Very similar art and direction styles, with a lot of crazy action and bright colors, and both containing stories that deal with growing up. FLCL is more focused on one aspect of growing up and is a bit faster-paced, while Kyousou Giga is more focused on family. Somewhat similar music in certain parts. Can't see any reason why a fan of one series wouldn't be a fan of the other. 

  

report Recommended by StopDropAndBowl

Both series solve their other worldly problems by using blunt force trauma. 

report Recommended by NeoRinTinTin

So, first of all Im going to say that when I was introduced to the 2012 ONA of Kyousougiga, I said to myself "this will be the new FLCL".  Not in terms of popularity, but in just how it plays out.  You are so over run with awesome and mystifying things that you find out later have a point and a deep emotional appeal.  I was just so happy the first time i saw it (and ATT it was only at Ep 1 of 2012 ONA) that the Mirror Capital became a place I could fantasize about.

Total fantasy is what diverges this concept from FLCL.  Kyousougiga might actually just be going out even farther.

Gynax uses a lot of experimental angles and shots that I dig as far as the artwork goes.  Someone also said that there were "too many rainbows" but really there are a lot of colors that match and/or are complementary in terms of color theory and diadic harmony.  This art style is what I like to call "scenery porn" because it makes mental masturbation happen from watching Kyousougiga.  You dont have to know whats going on to like it because of this.  However, its not vain.  Its not all scenery porn and shiny things.  There is a plot with substantial connection to my imagination. read more 

report Recommended by resinweber

Both series feature:
-Unconventional, quirky direction
-An initially confusing and potentially disorienting plot that becomes clearer as time passes
-Frenetic, explosive action
-Wonderful OSTs which fit their respective series perfectly
-Rich exploration of many themes and ideas (FLCL's main focus is puberty/coming-of-age, whereas Kyousou Giga's is family) 

report Recommended by Synoptic93

Both are chaotically trippy and wild stories with a female lead getting into all kinds of shenaigans around the world. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Both have an energetic female main character that wields a special world-destroyingly powerful weapon, both take place in a setting where normalcies are rare, both have a great deal of symbolism, both have amazingly fast-paced narrative, both deal with familial issues as a main thematic, both are structurally similar in story and visuals, both don't essentially want to be understood, and both have a unique and exaggerated art style.  

report Recommended by Enivlens

Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu addpermalink

Actiony, comedic, short, energetic, fast-paced, and exciting, this series has what it takes to make modern times and sci-fi themes be one as an equal. 

report Recommended by PokeNirvash

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Now if we were to emphasize more on Haruko's randomness and tweak into to an almost "earth-threatening" level then we would have The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. 

As well as that, while FLCL includes a slight romance, TMOHS includes a light-weight harem, but not enough to really get in the way of the story because adventure isn't about love it's about MEETING ALIENS!!!

report Recommended by SkiesOfBlue

Both are pretty weird, dealing with pushy, loud leading female characters, aliens, and tons of innuendo. Also a sort of half-love story with it. 

report Recommended by MangaPancakes

Both deal with the banalities or regular life vs. something more fantastic.  Both come to similar thematic conclusions even though they go about it through very different means.  They both deal with younger protagonists dealing with growing up, and feature a solid cast of well rounded characters that add both to the realism of emotion and suspension of disbelief for the wackier set pieces.  

report Recommended by chrysalis

Both have a lot of non-sense, aliens (yuki in suzumiya haruhi, haruko in FLCL) and a crazy girl (haruhi in suzumiya haruhi, haruko in FLCLi) who gets some boy (kyon in suzumiya haruhi, naota in FLCL) in big troubles. 

report Recommended by bereta002

Both protagonists believe that their uneventful, boring lives are perfect until a crazy loud-mouth girl pops into their lives and give their heads a good bashing and drag them unwillingly into bizarre situations. 

report Recommended by NeoRinTinTin

Both anime are set in somewhat boring, slice of life worlds, but eventually become epic stories with a lot more than high school love on the line (And yes, there's plenty of love to go around in both).

Also, both anime are incredibly high-quality and have very nostalgic themes. 

report Recommended by Aurumai

Both main characters think that life can't give them anything special until a crazy girl (Haruhi in Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu, Haruko in FLCL) comes to their lives. Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu is more about the "adventures" of the SOS Brigade has, while FLCL is a coming of age story. 

report Recommended by Cowuser

Both have a quirky yet likable Female lead, a normie counterpart male lead,lots of great animatation,art and character designs and a focus on the day to day antics as well too. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Uchuu Patrol Luluco addpermalink

Wacky, fast-paced, and cartoony scifi-comedies with strong themes about adolescence, love, and belonging. FLCL has far more depth as a character study while Luluco is more of a pure comedy, but on a general level they are extremely similar. They share some key staff as well. 

report Recommended by Piippo

Both crazy, hectic shows with little to no exposition. 

report Recommended by 99who

Fast-paced coming of age stories with creative art styles and sci-fi elements. 

report Recommended by Ifeelfine

+ Crazy, comedic, cartoonish shows with a rather absurd, bewildering and fast-paced story.
+ Both feature a very normal protagonist who lives in a town where nothing ever happens.
+ Then an attractive, mysterious being shows up and turns their world upside down.
+ The main aliens share the same voice actor and sound similar with their hilarious nasal pitch. 

report Recommended by Minoo_

Both contain incredible action with madness everywhere, While FLCL spends time developing its characters and UPL has a more palpable and classic story, they give off a very similar feel. 

report Recommended by Ultimate_Oikawa

While FLCL and Uchuu Patrol Luluco follow different storylines, the feeling of both are very similar. Both anime have unique art styles and both anime have crazy and weird moments, and will make you go “What?” and will also make you laugh a lot. I highly recommend both of these anime, but Uchuu Patrol Luluco has shorter episodes than FLCL. 

report Recommended by SebCyrSC2000

Fast-paced, weird, funny and sometimes heart-warming very short anime made by many of the same people in the main staff who carried over from Gainax on to Trigger. 

report Recommended by JizzyBizzy

Mob Psycho 100 addpermalink

Fantastical allegories for male adolescence. These hilarious action series ponder the eternal question: What does it take to be cool and mature? As the protagonist encounters various authority figures, the story explores various possible answers through increasingly crazy battles.

The main difference is that FLCL leaves the interpretation up to the audience. Mob Psycho 100 is very straightforward in its delivery. 

report Recommended by kasarn

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If you are looking for extremely expressive animation and bizarre story these are the shows for you. Animation in these shows is extremely good and it's followed by exciting music, although Mob relays on instrumental while FLCL uses music by band called The Pillows. 

Although both stories are mostly weird Mob Psycho 100 is easier to understand and follow.  

report Recommended by opasnimiki

Mob Psycho is actually a pretty unique and worthwhile series. Sort of like a mixture of FLCL, One Punch Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, and March Comes in Like a Lion. That may seem like a weird fusion, but it totally works in my opinion. Uses an exciting shonen action frame to discuss significant, resounding themes. 

report Recommended by cam609lee

In both, its strong point is its incredible animation with its great and original variety of styles. Crazy battles accompanied by a great soundtrack and well built and developed characters which bring a touch of seriousness to their works. 

report Recommended by _Spiki_

Both are coming of age stories about young men with exceptional abilities kind of. One is more about nostalgia while the other is more about growing up. 

report Recommended by Uvemvane99

FLCL and Mob Psycho 100 are both wacky coming of age stories involving a middle schooler finding himself in weird supernatural situations. While Mob Psycho 100 is less weird, it still has it’s moments, but is overall much more grounded compared to the insane FLCL. Fans will want to check out the other, hopefully! 

report Recommended by SebCyrSC2000

both are focused around the insane visuals and the wonderfully weird characters and world  

report Recommended by PizzaHut69

Detroit Metal City addpermalink

Rock n Roll and crazy comedy, kind of like FLCL. 

report Recommended by Saintevil

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Bizarre short series, action-packed, furiously paced, random events, musical instruments, general foul-mouthedness, sexual undercurrent, horny women (lol), hilarity, both very watchable (SO MUCH SO, YOU WILL WATCH THEM IN LESS THAN A DAY) 

report Recommended by bodge

Both titles define craziness (crazy characters, stories and animation styles). Also feature guitars especially used as weapons.  

report Recommended by lordblackness88

Though their plots are very different, there are some similarities between FLCL and DMC that will probably make you want to try them both:
- craziness and intensity;
- adult humour, vulgarity and violence;
- rock music and musical instruments;
- lead character seem to be just a regular guy unless he reveals his another astonishing identity;
- both last about 2 hours in total , and both are defenitely worth spending time on them. 

report Recommended by Inevitabilis

If you love random, nonsensical comedy, then FLCL and DMC are for you. They are similar because of their humorous, yet adult-like, theme. Both main characters have split personalities, however in DMC it's a bit more extreme. The animation, though different, is similar to me. I'm no expert on art and animation but the way they throw in funny and random background images or side stories is why I would watch them over and over again. If you like what they would call "adult humor", then DMC and FLCL are definitely worth checking out.  

report Recommended by Kataranara

Both are crazy OVA comedies with similar humor and ocasional randomness. While FLCL has rock soundtrack and is more dementia, Detroit Metal City has metal soundtrack and is more about music.  

report Recommended by abystoma2

Sonny Boy addpermalink

It is a nostolgia social contemporary art depicting our industrial capitalistic societal world that we either hate or fear which is pretty relevant in our cultural norms. Both shows use unique metaphore toward our life as sonny boy was about facing responsibility like the monkey and flcl was about embracing adapting to changes and facing gentrification like the burning school 

report Recommended by tonyfony

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They're both experimental in their artstyle and music direction, almost like they're responding to their generation's culture and perceptions of life. Sonny Boy on indie rock. FLCL on alternative rock. 

report Recommended by Gabriel-kun

Both are rather short coming-of-age stories that lean especially on the chaotic and rapid aspect of growing up. 

Despite the difference in when the titles were released (FLCL in 2000, Sonny Boy in 2021...two decades apart) both are very experimental works that make use of unique visuals and gripping music to amplify their messages. 

For both series, you are often left wondering what you watched and the broader meaning behind the episode, but upon closer analysis and rewatching scenes things start clicking and making sense as you start contextualizing things.  

report Recommended by Kollapse

Both are extremely abstract coming of age stories. Astonishgly similar soundtracks (japanese alt rock) that fit the bittersweet tones perfectly. 

report Recommended by ItsNevet

Sonny Boy tackles the subject of growing up and learning to be your own person with a heavy use of surreal visuals and metaphors. FLCL tackles the subject of growing up and learning to be your own person with a heavy use of surreal visuals and metaphors. The key difference is that FLCL is a comedy with intense rock music, Sonny Boy is dead serious in tone and uses a naturalistic sound design. 

report Recommended by Ionliosite2

Coming of age story with surrealistic and ghastly beautiful visuals, with bittersweet undertones (though Sonny Boy is more openly introspective and melancholic compared to the more chaotic, irreverent tone of FLCL) 

report Recommended by JohnnyDee

Space☆Dandy addpermalink

They are both completely random, not requiring any concentration, with big explosions and over the top fights accompanied by an upbeat sound track. Space Dandy is a bit easier to understand but if you enjoyed one, you'll probably enjoy the other.  

report Recommended by hydro728

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Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster addpermalink

Same director, same style and the same over the top action. Both titles feature crazy mech designs and similiar humour. 

report Recommended by Blaem

Honestly I had a hard time thinking of an anime that was similar to FLCL, since it stands out from the pack so much.  I didnt quite get the same feeling from watching FLCL as I do from watching Dead Leaves or TTGL as suggested by the top suggestions.  I finally settled on Top wo Narae 2 being the closest to FLCL.  It seems to have the same sort of crazy comedy and over the top action as FLCL.  Even though they aren't quite the same, this was the closest I could 

report Recommended by bdschuss

Another 6 episode OVA by the same studio and director, which shows through very clearly in the animation style.  The plot is more comprehensible but it follows FLCL's practice of showing first, and explaining later, so many things only make sense in hindsight.

It's highly recommended to watch Gunbuster (Top wo Nerae!) first, as Diebuster builds off the plot of its predecessor. 

report Recommended by ZeMoose

Diebuster is what you would get if FLCL had a baby with the original Gunbuster anime. Both have the same director and writer as well. 

report Recommended by cruxis107

Both works are directed by the at the time Gainax animator Kazuya Tsurumaki.  Each show is characterized by kinetic action, narrative density, strong characters, and fluid animation.  Both works are insane in a way that only a Tsurumaki work can be, though it should be noted diebuster has a much easier to follow narrative. 

report Recommended by stumonster

Flip Flappers addpermalink

Both crazy and random but fun and keep you wanting to watch more. 

report Recommended by hellmet

Welcome, to my review, people.

The first thing is the air of these animes, is very similar. With characters with pink hair who take the protagonist out of his comfort zone.
With an direction that has crazy cameras, and in its history, villains with similar interests, and plot twists you don't even expect.
That's it, the rest is that, both are rare.

Thank you so much! (Excuse the bad English) 

report Recommended by JjWasaby23

The amount of similarities both of these anime share is almost unbelievable. Both FLCL (Tsurumaki, Kazuya) and Flip Flappers (Oshiyama, Kiyotaka) are personal passion projects that had most, if not all, creative decisions as far as the story and direction goes done by their respective directors. Both anime are original works build from the ground up, and in both cases the director of the shows had incredible creative freedom to implement anything that they found interesting into their series.

Aside from staff background similarities, these two anime have a lot of things in common to their story. Both FLCL and Flip Flappers are simple narratives told in a very complex way. Both explore themes in similarly bizarre ways (FLCL tackles social themes like puberty, self-growth, adulthood, and coming of age experience; while Flip Flappers focuses mostly on sexuality and friendship, though both of these themes by nature will have things to say on puberty and self-growth as well), to the extent that some people may just dismiss such bizzare natures as an incoherent series of events with no real meaning (they do have a meaning). Also, both are intentionally vague to spark speculation and discussion among their fans. Speaking of their fans, both anime have a very loyal cult following that satisfy specific niches and such followings like to dissect every element carefully left to interpretation. They both have the symbolisms and depth for such dissection to be possible, which is an incredible merit.

If you are reading this then you most likely have seen at least one of these shows (higher chances are that the one you have seen is FLCL as it is the most popular one). If you really liked it and can't find anything similar to it, give the other one a shot and I promise you will not be disappointed. Everything from the symbolisms, the countless references to pop culture and history, and the bizarre action packed animation can be found in its counterpart. I can safely say both are one hell of a ride. read more 

report Recommended by cosmonautic

Flip Flappers is a beautiful series, and while similar in a lot of ways to FLCL in terms of being a coming of age story, it portrays this coming of age from a somewhat different perspective. One which may resonate much harder with specific people. If you're a fan of beautifully animated action scenes and dense episodes filled to bursting with visual metaphor and complex meaning, told effortlessly while still retaining surface level excitement throughout then Flip Flappers is for you. 

report Recommended by Fireyams

There are some similar things between both shows, but the most obvious one is, they're both coming of age stories, that are told in a somewhat more...weird way with lots of symbolism and a more episodic structure, before everything comes together in the end.

Though FLCL focuses more on themes of sexuality and maturity, while Flip Flappers is much more about the growing up part, as well as trying to find out, what you want to do in your future.

Also FLCL takes place in a relativ normal city, where just a bunch of giant robots and aliens start to appear, while Flip Flappers plays in different worlds, all with different and unique styles and stories to tell. read more 

report Recommended by Sinankooesa

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei addpermalink

Both have a strange, spontaneous, quite random, mind raping and are uniquely animated. 

report Recommended by DarkRoseOtaku

Chainsaw Man addpermalink

Both are wild and trippy stories with a spunky female lead and a charming soundtrack and also FLCL was an inspiration to CSM as well too. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! addpermalink

- It's a very creative anime
- The animation is very original and a lot of fun
- The characters are very unique and have very distinct roles
- It's very shounen centered, and has a school air although it doesn't happen at a school explicitly
- Imaginative, lets the viewer think and imagine freely 

report Recommended by luciojb

Tsuritama addpermalink

Tsuritama almost immediately reminded me of FLCL: impressive art, soundtrack, balance of seriousness and humor, insanity underlined with the motifs of puberty and coming of age among other things. While the main characters are not identical, they are both bored, awkward boys who become mixed up with an alien. Tsuritama lacks the thought provoking symbols and complex development that FLCL has, but overall they are both an enjoyable ride on the crazy train of adolescence. 

report Recommended by Umbrya

Serial Experiments Lain addpermalink

You'll have to watch them a couple of times to find the numerous layers hidden in each series.
Vissually, both series don't bother with conformity, theu each create their own style as they go along.
Both series never really end,
you can create your own if you'd like.
Both series leave you with your jaws and mind
wide open
watch 

report Recommended by vanmarckestevy

Durarara!! addpermalink

Unbelievable, and Unbelievably charismatic characters. Fast paced story and just as fun to watch... though be careful there's a bit of angst in Durarara... more dilemma of a serious nature less FLCL Naota emo-ness. XP 

report Recommended by OrangeCakeJam

Poputepipikku addpermalink

Both utilize wacky character hijinks, absurd meta-humor and slap-stick comedy as told through varied animation styles. Also, you will leave each episode thinking to yourself, "WTF did I just watch?" 

report Recommended by Dewelleric

Penguin Highway addpermalink

Both anime are coming of age tales in which an older mysterious women is the impetus for a journey of discovery as well as the limits of maturity. Penguin Highway is more whimsical and while not necessarily a family film is packaged like one.  

report Recommended by syncrogazer

Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko addpermalink

Both titles are coming of age stories featuring adolescent male protagonists who gradually change through time. Also feature eccentric female characters and lead female characters who refer to themselves as aliens. In contrast, FLCL is more whacky in nature and the story is faster paced.  

report Recommended by lordblackness88

Wonder Egg Priority addpermalink

It has a similar vibe to it. Kid with problems gets dragged into bizarre situations and scenarios while he slowly became a more mature person.

I find FLCL to be more complex both in themes and characters while having similar themes of maturity as Wonder Egg Priority, so, give it a chance 

report Recommended by JiegerBlack34

Punch Line addpermalink

Definitely hits it in terms of 'zany non sequitur,' with Punch Line seeming to reach (over-reach?) just a little bit more when it comes to plotting and consistency--but familiarity might skew my perception when I try to look for the same try-hard attitude in FLCL. Regardless, "accept the mystery" if you're into a wild ride with some likable characters. FLCL is a magnum opus of ADHD anime, and Punch Line definitely takes a lot of cues from it. Also! numerous side-shots in PL of people pointing guns at other kneeling people: might not have started with FLCL but one scene in particular leaves a lasting impression. read more 

report Recommended by KVM117

Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan addpermalink

Crazy female leads give hell to teenager boys, FLCL and Bokusatsu Tenshi take this basic formula and deliver two of the most outlandish comedies in the history of any medium. Odd and energy filled, these series storm their way through a series of rapid scenes, using bright colours and an outstanding animation in FLCL's case. In both there is a whacky coming of age story as these frenetic anime pile references to several of the most frequent archetypes in entertainment in general and anime in particular.
 

report Recommended by Nocturnal

Cencoroll addpermalink

Cenco is similar to Canti in that they both transform and absorb the protagonists. One could argue that they also acquire strength from the protagonists. Moreover, the animation style is similar in both, featuring jerky yet detailed movements.  

report Recommended by radiantfire

You'll wonder "what the hell is this?" while watching both.
Bizarre monsters/creatures, some action, and no real plot.
They share almost the same level of weirdness and randomness, and highly similar animation, style, and mood. 

report Recommended by RenaPsychoKiller

  Through the entirety of FLCL and Cencoroll you will consistently be asking yourself two questions "What am I watching?" and "What the hell is going on?". That aside however these two shows do not share much in common, it's mainly the whole trying to figure out what point each show is trying to get across. Unfortunately I, myself am still scratching my head at what these shows were about but that's not to say they aren't enjoyable. For that is the beauty of both shows and what would make me recommend a viewer of either one to the other. FLCL is a 6 episode series, each episode being the length of the one episode that is Cencoroll. FLCL will not be getting any extensions or ovas etc. though there has been word of a Cencoroll 2 in the making. Cencoroll and FLCL are truly something different in a sea of mediocrity and are both definitely worth watching at one point or another. read more 

report Recommended by ChickenBlocker

Both have similar vibes and don't bother to explain what is happening, they agree on several elements such as the alien-influenced plot, the duo of protagonists and both Canti and Cenco do not speak and have a mostly unknown origin, however they are very human, both they are the source of their respective protagonist's powers. 

report Recommended by Stridert

Kachou Ouji addpermalink

Both have rock music, and they tell about epic scale scifi stuff that happen mostly in the background, focusing mainly on the main characters and their lives. They both also have humor, though very different styles. 

report Recommended by Bocknoi

Mousou Dairinin addpermalink

They are both about kids who like to whack others in the head, both start in a very mysterious way and for a while you have no idea what is going on, the art is also somewhat similar.. they both somewhat psychological too, 

report Recommended by marinchin

Soul Eater addpermalink

Both feature unconventional styles, fast pacing, and humor through exaggeration, as well as an abundance of hard rock music. Both also induce the same kind of "drug trip" sensation. 

report Recommended by mr_utopia_man

Alien 9 addpermalink

Kinds and adolescents finding their place in the world told almost entirely through metaphors and crazy visuals 

report Recommended by KousakaK

Aku no Hana addpermalink

Both have main characters that complain about being in a small town where nothing happens. Theyre both about guys in school that have their world turned upside down by meeting a new girl. both have unique art styles. 

report Recommended by little_robot

Kemeko Deluxe! addpermalink

It's got the obvious elements, such as "boy meets alien girl", but it also has other similarities such as the wacky robot designs, the boy has a strange power in his head, and it's fast and crazy pacing, as well as having some hilarious moments. There are some obvious parallels between the two. 

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Yuri Seijin Naoko-san (2012) addpermalink

Naoko-san reminds me of Haruhara Haruko, they are very similar to each other 

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Kyousou Giga addpermalink

Both titles have an extraordinarily similar experimental atmosphere. Adding to the experimental nature is a unique animation style, which is common between the two, but they still possess differences from each other. Both are almost completely nonsensical and wacky, with each scene of strangeness only leading to another. The characters are also similar. However, it is not in the sense that the characters resemble each other, but, rather, in the sense that the creators had similar visions when creating them.

If you’re looking for something a little different, and you enjoyed either of these titles, it’s likely that you’ll enjoy the other, as well. 

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners addpermalink

Episode 5 of FLCL was one of Imaishi's first directorial gigs, and FLCL is overall extremely similar to Edgerunners in tone and overall vibe. 

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Michiko to Hatchin addpermalink

The music and animation are very similar. Both shows are full of energy. Like a FLCL, the main character is very young sharing her thoughts on the way of adults world. 

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Rolling☆Girls addpermalink

Rolling Girls is like a less substantive FLCL. Particularly when it comes to the main characters' role in the story, FLCL has a lot more going for it. Where they are similar are the over the top, super enjoyable fight scenes. Though FLCL is more crazy and Rolling Girls is more artsy, they both want those fight scenes to be a lot of fun to watch. And they are. 

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Puni Puni☆Poemii addpermalink

Puni Puni Poemy and FLCL are anime that essentially mock anime. Most gags are aimed at anime fans in particular, including plenty of references to other series. Both are extremely random and hyper; the pace often overtakes the plot and insanity prevails. Aimed at older audiences, these anime drip with sexual content that is overt and highly parodied in PPP, and turned into innuendo in FLCL. While FLCL is visually more spectacular and has a great soundtrack to boot, PPP covers the same ground in terms of randomness and anime culture subversions.  

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NHK ni Youkoso! addpermalink

These are both so unique that it's hard to make a good recommendation based on similarities. While these shows are in many ways very different from each other, they are the only ones I've seen that are comparably amazing. That's not very descriptive, but if you loved one I think you'll enjoy the other. 

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Futakoi Alternative addpermalink

both Furi Kuri and Futakoi Alternative are action packed and totally random the same time. this show will be sure to make you laugh at times. to get a better kick out of this show you might wanna watch futakoi. (futakoi has bearly anything to do with alternative. its just watching the characters in futakoi doing things you would never expect them to in alternative 

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Re: Cutie Honey addpermalink

Insane, hilarious and completely over-the-top. 
There's a kind of save the world plot in both anime and there's a giant building that appear toward the end in both anime.  

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Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven addpermalink

Both has giant robots and shit. Both get pretty crazy. CRAZEH!  

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Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica addpermalink

The similarity is apparent—you do not need to go past the first episode. The moment you begin watching Madoka, you receive a chill revealed through an apparent chaos in the anime. Concepts that you are previously unaware of now present themselves with the most convoluted of thought.

On one hand, you have the chaos of plot, in which foreshadowing and motifs pile themselves one after another, forcing you to think hard on what is really happening, what are the intentions of each character, and maybe wonder who, really, is the antagonist; On the other hand, you have a world that may seem normal at first—at the insistence of the protagonist—though everything is torn apart when the main character meets a girl or unknown origin.

In which order do these characteristics describe the respective shows? It's up to you to decide; for me, the characteristic describes both of the shows perfectly~ read more 

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Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster addpermalink

Although they may be somewhat different, both are great series that will tell us a hysterical story and with a great ending in both, they really have a somewhat similar style and counting that both are short animes with the same duration of chapters and that were made by the Same study only makes you increase the odds that you like one if you liked the other. 

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Elfen Lied addpermalink

Basically both works are mimicking theatre of absurd with mixed success. 

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Shoujo Kakumei Utena addpermalink

People usually use Eva as an example of symbolism, but when it comes down to it, Eva's imagery is usually consistent with the rules of the world it takes place in. Utena and FLCL take symbolism to another level. These are both shows where the environment does not play by the rules of the plot. You don't know what you're going to see next with these shows. Utena and FLCL's style is true mind screw. 

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Mawaru Penguindrum addpermalink

Both mix the mundane and often tragic real life with colorful, crazy casts and bizarre circumstances. Both showcase teens coming of age, but neither wallow in angst. They share similar animation styles (bright colors, very expressive character designs, visual gags, jumpy sequences, fanservice) and boast great soundtracks. Both have staff members from Revolutionary Girl Utena, if not the same ones.

Both series can be confusing at times, but they're also very creative and rewarding.

Penguindrum is a little more refined than FLCL, and FLCL is more experimental than Penguindrum. It's also much shorter with just six sweet episodes compared to Penguindrum's 24. 

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Beck addpermalink

-Both series have some coming-of-age elements and explore the facets of puberty/adolesence
-Music plays a role in both series (FLCL: Metaphor, references, and soundtrack from a real band.  BECK: References, story revolves around creating a band)
-Both have well-produced English dubs with favourable opinion within the anime community
-Both have likable and realistic characters 

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Sarazanmai addpermalink

-transformations, desires, bizarre, fun, aestheticl, and great soundtracks (especially ending song)
 

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Mind Game addpermalink

Both are crazy dementia comedies whit unusual animation and moments where you don´t even know what is going on. Both main characters gets involved into some random events they don´t even know much about. Both have similar trippy feeling and mind-blowing ending. 

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Daicon Opening Animations addpermalink

Short works by Gainax studio filled with technically impressive animation, creative direction and designs. Both series contain fantastic music and pop-culture references and allusions that indicate personal labors of love by the directors during a period of innovative freedom that we may never see replicated again. 

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Cowboy Bebop addpermalink

They both have really good (but different) music throughout the show 

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Tetsuwan Birdy Decode addpermalink

Birdy and FLCL both share a few characteristic, such as the similar bright art and animation style, and the fast-paced crazy action. They both also involve a fairly cynical male protagonist meeting a hot-blooded alien woman. 

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Golden Boy addpermalink

Comedy about growing up life feelings love drama adventures in the mundane and random moments bound. Funny females who are open and act like real people. Similar morals at the end.  

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Yofukashi no Uta addpermalink

Both have the same plot: Middle school boy effectively leaves aside school to hang out with a supernatural, eccentric older woman with a considerably less mature personality than the kid who takes him into all kinds of things in what he sees as a way to appear "grown up" but she is actually just a toxic influence on him. 

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Listeners addpermalink

Weird mecha powered by humans fighting weird creatures. 

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Oh! Edo Rocket addpermalink

They both have this crazy yet enjoyable sense of humor that just makes you laugh. 

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Arakawa Under the Bridge addpermalink

Both have strange female characters and sort of bizarre setting. 

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Guilty Crown addpermalink

They have machines pulled out of each others bodies because of some sort of mutation. They both have people who want to overthrow the government. 

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Sasami-san@Ganbaranai addpermalink

When I began watching the first episode of Sasami-san I immediately thought of FLCL. The themes are super bizarre. Both of them have over the top characters and an overwhelming sense of "what the f*ck?!" when you are watching them. Symbolism, unique camera angles, heavy dialogue and imagery are key components of both. Sasami reminds me a lot of a mix between Naota and Mamimi, but instead of being homeless she's a hikikomori.  

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Mizu no Kotoba addpermalink

Both have the weird "the heck just happened?" feeling. 

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Eikyuu Kazoku addpermalink

Both are incredibly strange, aesthetically offbeat, and paced fast enough to give you whiplash. Multiple viewings are conducive to making heads or tails of either, but it's just as easy to take the overwhelming buzz of confusion upon completion as part of their odd charm and maybe even a virtue in its own right. 

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Baccano! addpermalink

Funny, random and occasionally violent.  

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