FLCL (2000)
Kernel Score: 86% · 409 ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2000-04-26
Seasons: 5 · 24 episodes
Where to watch FLCL
- Stream: Crunchyroll, YouTube TV, Adult Swim, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Adult Swim
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
FLCL parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that FLCL is a TV-14 sci-fi comedy anime with surreal action, innuendo, and coming-of-age themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Features robot and alien action sequences, generally played for comedic or surreal effect.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Contains innuendo and suggestive humor as noted in its content, though nothing explicit.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Jun Mizuki as Naota Nandaba (Voice)
- Mayumi Shintani as Haruko Haruhara (Voice)
- Izumi Kasagi as Mamimi Samejima (Voice)
FLCL FAQ
Is FLCL good?
FLCL has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 409 audience ratings.
Where can I watch FLCL?
In the US you can stream FLCL on Crunchyroll, YouTube TV, Adult Swim and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Adult Swim and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is FLCL OK for kids?
FLCL is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that FLCL is a TV-14 sci-fi comedy anime with surreal action, innuendo, and coming-of-age themes.
What shows are like FLCL?
If you liked FLCL, try EDENS ZERO, BOCCHI THE ROCK!, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing and One-Punch Man.