20 anime like FLCL
These are the shows FLCL fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with FLCL, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 6 come from the same studio. 14 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 2 are films you can watch in one sitting.
- 1
Gurren Lagann
TV · 2007 · 27 eps · 85/100
Like FLCL, it leans into coming of age and male protagonist. GAINAX animated both. It is a longer watch at 27 episodes. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Mecha
- 2
Neon Genesis Evangelion
TV · 1995 · 26 eps · 83/100
Like FLCL, it leans into philosophy and coming of age. GAINAX animated both. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mecha
- Mystery
- 3
Kill la Kill
TV · 2013 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like FLCL, it leans into female protagonist and surreal comedy. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- 4
Sonny Boy
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like FLCL, it leans into philosophy and denpa. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 5
DAN DA DAN
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like FLCL, it leans into aliens and primarily teen cast. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- 6
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
TV · 2010 · 13 eps · 76/100
Like FLCL, it leans into parody and female protagonist. GAINAX animated both. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Supernatural
- 7
Kyousougiga
TV · 2013 · 10 eps · 75/100
Like FLCL, it leans into philosophy and female protagonist. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
- 8
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
ONA · 2023 · 8 eps · 79/100
Like FLCL, it leans into surreal comedy and urban. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Mystery
- 9
Dead Leaves
Movie · 2004 · 69/100
Like FLCL, it leans into surreal comedy and guns. Production I.G animated both. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Psychological
- 10
The Tatami Galaxy
TV · 2010 · 11 eps · 84/100
Like FLCL, it leans into coming of age and surreal comedy. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Romance
- 11
Magical Destroyers
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 60/100
Like FLCL, it leans into urban and surreal comedy. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Mahou Shoujo
- 12
Chainsaw Man
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like FLCL, it leans into male protagonist and urban. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Horror
- Supernatural
- 13
FLIP FLAPPERS
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · 74/100
Like FLCL, it leans into coming of age and female protagonist. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- 14
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
TV · 2025 · 12 eps · 68/100
Like FLCL, it leans into female protagonist and heterosexual. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 15
His and Her Circumstances
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · 76/100
Like FLCL, it leans into coming of age and heterosexual. GAINAX animated both. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Many fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 16
Alien Nine
OVA · 2001 · 4 eps · 69/100
Like FLCL, it leans into aliens and coming of age. Fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 17
Space Dandy
TV · 2014 · 13 eps · 77/100
Like FLCL, it leans into surreal comedy and aliens. Fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- 18
Mind Game
Movie · 2004 · 76/100
Like FLCL, it leans into surreal comedy and philosophy. Fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Psychological
- Romance
- 19
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
TV · 2002 · 13 eps · 69/100
Like FLCL, it leans into slapstick and parody. GAINAX animated both. Fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Fantasy
- 20
Call of the Night
TV · 2022 · 13 eps · 79/100
Like FLCL, it leans into urban and female protagonist. Fans of FLCL recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Psychological
- Romance
- Slice of Life
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with FLCL; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.