Haruko Haruhara
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 30 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 8, 2018 – October 13, 2018
- Season
- Summer 2018
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Director
- Katsuyuki Motohiro
- Music
- Ryuuta Iida
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
2h 30m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist85%Primarily Female Cast84%Coming of Age80%Slapstick79%Aliens76%Surreal Comedy70%Urban60%Philosophy60%Super Power60%Primarily Teen Cast60%
overview details
Synopsis
The series centers on the misadventures of 17-year-old Kana, a high school junior who spends her days hanging out with her besties, Mossan, Hijiri, and Pets. They live unremarkable lives, until the day a Mecha falls out of the sky, along with a strange woman named “Haruko.” Her plans for Kana and her friends involve the force known as “ATOMSK.” Kana will have to risk everything to decide whether or not to help… like she really has a choice! (Source: Adult Swim)
Should you watch FLCL Alternative?
FLCL Alternative has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 27% of 9,594 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #91 most popular anime of 2018, and #27 highest-rated anime of Summer 2018, and #25 most popular anime of Summer 2018 on AniList.
Of the 16.3K AniList users who started it, 5.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 13.3K have finished it.
At about 2 h 30 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Mecha — especially female protagonist, primarily female cast, coming of age, slapstick.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
6 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Katsuyuki Motohiro
- Character design
- Yuuichi Takahashi
- Music
- Ryuuta Iida
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: FLCL Progressive (2018)
- Watch next: FLCL: Grunge (2023), FLCL: Shoegaze (2023)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
- ED1“Star overhead” by the pillows · eps 1-5
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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FLCL Alternative FAQ
How many episodes does FLCL Alternative have?
FLCL Alternative has 6 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 2 h 30 min in total.
How long does it take to watch FLCL Alternative?
About 2 h 30 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is FLCL Alternative finished?
Yes. FLCL Alternative has finished airing — the final episode aired October 13, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of FLCL Alternative?
Yes — the story continues in FLCL: Grunge (2023) and FLCL: Shoegaze (2023).
What should I watch before FLCL Alternative?
Watch FLCL Progressive first — FLCL Alternative is a direct sequel.
Is FLCL Alternative based on a manga?
No. FLCL Alternative is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated FLCL Alternative?
FLCL Alternative was animated by Production I.G and NUT and REVOROOT and directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro.
Where can I watch FLCL Alternative?
FLCL Alternative is listed on Crunchyroll, Adult Swim. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.