FLCL - Recommendations

Endo says...

FLCL is a strange series and if you enjoy strange things then watch Excel.

mindlesspuppet says...

To be honest I'm not quite sure why I would recommend Excel Saga for FLCL fans. It's much more hyper than FLCL, which some may not like. But well it is a parody, and most fans of one seem to like the other.

Dreistul says...

Crazy, insane, hilarious.... call it what you will, that's Excel.

VRDave says...

The incredibly random weirdness of FLCL could only be directly compared with that of Excel Saga. It is not as high octane, but it definitely has its punch. If you were  a fan of one of these shows for its humor, you would like the other for the same reason.

OrgasmCake says...

Once you've seen the "Sugar" music video using FLCL footage, you will understand why Excel and FLCL fit so perfectly. Additionally, the insanity isn't complimentary, because no insanity is, but it manages to make you wish you would pass out before your head explodes if you watch these two in sucession. And yet, I find myself doing it over and over again. Don't want to think much, but want your head to hurt, watch Excel

kaz says...

Excel Saga is another anime that, at first glance, is nothing but a hodge-podge of sight gags, Japanese puns, and parodies of most things sacred. However, where FLCL and Excel Saga differ is that FLCL tells a very coherent story, and Excel Saga attempts to outdo itself with each consecutive episode in the lengths that it will go to to offend and incite laughter.

kamirura says...

Are you looking for something to kill your brain with? Or just need to be braindead for a moment? Excel saga is a parody of all kinds of animes and I can tell... even after one ep you are damage for life.. and you will suffer a painful death when you now even have watched FLCL this will make you a psyco ;) I have never seen such weird anime. And can truly be compared to FLCL

FMDGandi says...

Excel Saga is really quite like FLCL, same way of telling the story and as funny and bizarre characters as FLCL. As FLCL told a story of universal matters, it is in Excel Saga too. If you liked FLCL, this is what you need ;)

lantis says...

Few things match the madness and excitement of Excel Saga. FLCL is one of those few things. Please, do not watch both shows back to back, if you value your sanity! Or is that more of an endorsement to do just that? Either way, the whacky madness abounds in both. Like one, you like the other one. Its my personal guarantee. What do you get if I'm wrong? Um... a tootsie roll?

Zadillo says...

A similar sort of zany over the top style, you should enjoy the comedy and parodies in this.

Imsorrykun says...

Both have a crazy confusing plot design though excel saga is harder to make sence of hummor than the more adult oriented FLCL, both have a scattery plot sequence that makes these 2 series similar.

VuTang says...

More craziness and seeming nonsense from both series; FLCL has a more futuristic feel and Excel Saga's Excel resembles FLCL's Haruko.

Stmated says...

Comedy that makes no sense at all. Fast paced jokes is there to stay. Both is similar in the humor part even tho' FLCL has more adult jokes. The only thing I can find different is the number of repeated jokes (which imo happens sometimes in Excel), and the lenght of the series.

freakzilla says...

Do you like your anime merry-go-round? Or covered with whip cream and chocolate sprinkles ready to go? What i'm trying to say.. Excel Saga and FLCL are 2 completely over the top extra crazy series. Seen one, than see both, you won't regret it.

RG says...

Insane and random.Two words that describe both FLCL and Excel Saga.Both are hilarious as hell.

aldat says...

Is it too far off to recommend these together just because both of these are parodies? Hilarious parodies? With enjoyable amount of crazyness and unpredictability included? Oh, I guess it is...ah well...I'd still say that if you love the other you'll at least like the other too :P

NekoRocket says...

If you love a show that doesn't seem to make sense and yet still has a (somewhat) cohesive plot, look no further. Between the puns, parodies, and absolute madness, FLCL and Excel Saga give you plenty in the way of laughs and forehead smacking.

theBotulism says...

Crazy antics abound in most anime. Nothing really prepares you for the likes of Excel Saga and FLCL, however. If you're looking for some solid comedy these are definitely worth the wait.

nax says...

Madness, chaos and strangeness! Both FLCL and Excel Saga are full of those things. If you liked one give the other a try, you might like it!

styln says...

Both FLCL and Excel Saga are super crazy, extremely random, and sometimes down right confusing. If you like over the top humor then both of these titles are what you are looking for.

Nocturnalgloria says...

Excel Saga and FLCL are similar in that they are both extremely random and fast-paced anime with a plot structure that is all over the place more often than not. Zany and wacky to the extreme, these are series that poke fun at virtually everything - with a special focus on pop culture and anime in particular. Both are parodies that mock themselves as well as several genres, FLCL mostly concerned with mecha and ES covering a gamut of genres from horror to romantic comedy. In both there is an endless quantity of references to other anime and manga, and the level of hyper insanity that makes FLCL a stunning visual fest is preserved in ES' energetic craziness.

lostinthespiral says...

Both series have female main characters that are sporatic and crazy and both series lack any kind of steady real plot (although there is maybe a bit more to it for FLCL). One of the main differences in Excel Saga is the references and jokes about other anime series. If you're new to anime like I was whenever I watched FLCL, it might be a little hard to get at first.

mrwigggles says...

The zaniness of both series mimick each other. Each series has zaniness surrounded by love for someone, that does not love them back, from this zaniness they involved other around them.

thedrummist says...

Both of these series are as random as each other! If you liked how random and confusing one of these series is, then the other will go donw nicely.. Most of Excel Saga can be watched in a random order apart from the last few episodes with the story, but be sure not to mix up the episodes of FLCL or it will definitely confuse the hell out of you! Also worth a note is that both of these series are highly rewatchable, and in some episodes this is necessary to understand what just happened.

chii says...

Both are extreamly weird, very hyperactive, and have lots of randomness at every turn. If you liked one you should like the other. Leave your brain turned off.

sothis says...

FLCL and Excel Saga excel (haha) in wacky, random, in-your-face humor. Neither is more spastic than the other, and both have very interesting visual elements (FLCL more so). If you liked one, try out the other.

DuskFey says...

FLCL and Excel Saga have the honor of being two shows that I've watched completely and still don't understand. It could be the randomness or it could be the fact that the few existing plot points are bizarre themselves, so the story that grows around them has no chance of being normal. Both of these series nod at adult themes as well, and if you enjoyed but didn't understand one, you'll probably find yourself in the same boat again with the other.

galacticdude7 says...

FLCL and Excel Saga are each crazy in their own right. Chances are that if you like one, you'll like the other.

mahius says...

Both have crazy, wacky, energetic adult heroines, with an equally crazy random story. However Excel Saga is funnier and more light hearted, while FLCL has a more of a coherent story, albeit a very confusing one and one that would be enjoyed more by older audiences who have patience. Did I mention they both have great animation style, even parodying things and mixing things up.

aldraw says...

The feel of the main characters is pretty similar.  The more anime you've seen the more references you'll get from Excel Saga also since it's mainly a self proclaimed experimental satire series.

Lizardbitch says...

It's crazy. The main characters act the exact same way. The animation between the two is very similar. Both have weird plots in the episodes as well as a weird storyline. The characters are crazy and fun and very likeable. Overall, I enjoy watching both animes. Both have catchy music, too. 

FINSahaqiel says...

Almost as chaotic as FLCL but it is much easier to follow. Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai is a parody of everything you could think of. A must-see for a FLCL fan.

Dreistul says...

If you like parodies, Abenobashi is the way to go. Very funny, especially if you've seen your fair share of anime.

VuTang says...

Both are GAINAX series, so while there may be sections that are difficult to understand whether you are Japanese or not, both are extremely funny.

freakzilla says...

Both FLCL and Abenobashi are from the same company. Whatever they didn't get out in FLCL came out in Abenobashi. Crazy world all around. FLCL is more overwhelming though.

amateurasu says...

Although FLCL is a bit more to the silly side of things, these shows share a similar flair for zany antics and comedy, while keeping the characters seeming real and human rather than mere caricatures.

Ripzter says...

Both series have a crazy humor, crazy world, crazy and wierd characters. If you liked the other one it's highly probable you'll like both.

XMrNiceguyX says...

SImilar animation, similar humor and both can be called wierd without doubt. FLCL is an excellent choice if you liked Abenobashi and the other way around.

BrandonHeat says...

I loved FLCL, and I was told I would like MSAA too; well, I DID. But I didn't like it for the exact same reasons.  I do think that (since they are by the same creator) they have the same vibe to them, and they just fit. You'll see, GO WATCH!

hurin says...

It's very clear that FLCL and Abenobashi were made by the same people. They have the same kind of random humour, and episode 3 of Abenobashi has the exact same look and feel as FLCL.

Menchi says...

Both MSAA and FLCL are funny and a little (or more than a little) crazy. Friendship, family, romance, and battles between different worlds can be found in both anime, not to mention twisted and weird humor. You'll never be bored watching these!

satansmuffins says...

If you love the pervertedness of FLC, you will love Magical Shopping Arcade!! A true anime for ecchi lovers, or for someone who wants a good laugh!

jkh1232 says...

'If you liked the frenetic pace of FLCL, as well as its broad, wacky comedy style, you'd probably like Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai. Both series have a frantic pace that spans an number of genres, as well as loveably odd characters that drive much of the story. Neither one finds itself needing a plot stuck in reality, and just runs with good gags.

Shinka says...

Basically, they are both done by GAINAX and both make fun and of the anime industry, and the TV industry in general. They make fun of themselves, specially in Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai.

Both are extremly funny, and are story telling wise very similar, but I do not recomend them for those who are not Otaku, since most of the jokes and references wont be understood otherwise and so they will not result as funny as they are.

Merryberry says...

With some wierded out wackiness that takes place in both series and sometimes struggling to keep up with all the action amid the large doses of comedy, both Abenobashi and FLCL will have you whipped away on an adventure literally like no other.

JAhU says...

Both FLCL and Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi are Gainax made madness. If you liked one, there is no way you're not going to love the other as well.

P.S. While both of those shows are supposed to have a serious story mixed with the madness, Abenobashi has actually about 2 and a half of serious episodes.

Quelano says...

FLCL and Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi both manage to somehow incorporate stylized randomness with a surprising amount of interwoven sincerity and tenderness...If you like the the general feel of one, you should like the other...

shockwave002 says...

FLCL is also parody anime. If you enjoyed it then you may enjoy Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi as well as Excel Saga for the same reason.

piffleprincess says...

Both of these titles have a high amount of parody, comedy, and drastically changing art styles set to an upbeat pace.

While FLCL's speed never slows (mainly because it's only 6 episodes), Abenobashi has a few "plot development" episodes that feel a little slow in my opinion. 

While both series concentrate on stuffing each episode with as much comedy (usually slap-stick) and parody as possible, both have serious undertones hidden beneath all the craziness.  Similar themes include immaturity, child-like-innocence, adult vs. children perception of the world, and learning to deal with reality.

dakotasapphire says...

They both have funny random things that don't make sense. The main charecter always has the big important role. The main point doesn't make any sense tell the last episode. and they both have supernatural things happening.

HasseRovdjur says...

Both shows offer a lot of slapstick and crude humour coupled with parodies and pop-cultural references, all presented at an often frantic pace. There's also some serious sides to both works, sharing similar themes about  growing up and moving on. Visually they're very reminding of each other, especially in terms of animation style and character design.

While FLCL is more over-the-top and MSAA has more serious moments, I think that people who liked either can appreciate the other.

Quingie says...

If you like crazy situational comedies these two animes are for you. Both the plot and drawing styles are unique and chaotic which will leave you laughing than asking what just happened?! They will have you on the edge of your seat and asking for more, especially since the underlying plot is alot thicker than it seems at first.

snivets says...

Colorful, weird, hyper, and hilarious in a somewhat juvenile way, FLCL and Abenobashi would definitely appeal to a similar audience.

SirNiXXon says...

Dead Leaves and FLCL match in the frantic rhythm permeating both. The wild animation and fast paced storytelling in Dead Leaves, along with lots of non-sense and distorted humour, will certainly please most people who liked FLCL. It can't be compared in depth though, since, even if having an interesting story, Dead Leaves is as shallow as it can be, when put side-by-side with FLCL.

noisymouse says...

Similar slick animation style, similar craziness, and despite the insanity, a similar sense of a plot after everything is all said and done. Dead Leaves is meant for a bit more mature of an audience, but still, definately an obvious recommendation.

Erinaceus says...

What links Dead leaves to FuriKuri is the humour and the thoughts that go through your mind while watching them: 'This is really really weird. And really really cool.'

styln says...

Both Dead Leaves and FLCL are incredibly crazy series. The art style differs greatly but they are both are fast paced and some times confusing. They also have that same sort of humor, if you liked one check out the other.

vernanonix says...

Craziness runs rampent as space outlaws run wild. Both these anime are wild, silly, and just a bit promiscurous. Each has a large amount of laughs as well as some great fights. They both even have, yes it's true, TV-headed sidekicks.

featheredfear says...

Both have a weird funky feel and wacky story line. There is an odd spacy edge to each of these. FLCL has a slight more seriousness then Dead Leaves which tries more to be crazzy. If you liked one, in my opinion you should check out the other.

wickedshizuku says...

OH THE INSANITY!!!!

These are the most random anime I have ever seen. The stedaly moving plot twists have you thinking 'WTF?!' Dead Leaves and FLCL have original music that matches the scenes perfectly. They are not that long; so if you don't have much time before bed it's perfect. I know if you love random Mindf**k animes you'll love these two.

chii says...

Both are extreamly weird, have a quite unusual/unique animation style, and have lots of randomness at every turn. If you liked one you should like the other. Leave your brain turned off.

Japkid says...

FLCL and Dead Leaves are similar in animation and the exaggerated story and fast paced action that it holds. They both also use alot of humor, but one thing that is different from FLCL and Dead Leaves is the depth in story since FLCL is spread across 6 eps. while Dead Leaves is just one OVA.

Laughy says...

Obviously if you enjoy either of these fantastically random enigmas, you have a thing for nonsense, and i'm sure you're wondering where to go more. If that's the case, you'll love both of these shows.

sothis says...

Clearly, Dead Leaves is a lot like FLCL and vice versa. Dead Leaves even manages to shame FLCL as far as weird animation, but both are VERY high octane in general.

LxTrix says...

Crazy. Maddness. Random. Those are things these two have in common. You won't truly understand what's going on until the near end and even then you still don't truly understand. They both have great scenes that'll make you ask yourself, what?

Rhesian says...

I didn't think I'd find something as intensely nuts as FLCL until I watched Dead Leaves.  Both have over-the-top, cartoonish, crude violence sprinkled with vulgar innuendo with a basic framework of a story to keep it all together.

77120 says...

same fast story line and style, dead leaves is even more wicked than FLCL

there also both from the same Director Imaishi Hiroyuki

Tangelax says...

Dead Leaves is FLCL with 3/4ths the plot, every character is Haruko on crack and it's at twice the speed. Still really fun to watch and if you like the zaniness of FLCL you'll really like Dead Leaves and vice versa.

OhImFrozen says...

Both FLCL and Dead Leaves operate at an incredible pace. The art styles aren't hugely different, and both series involve insane levels of mindf**k

RedCrossRobbery says...

FLCL and Dead Leaves have so much in common, it's almost terrifying! FLCL follows an actual storyline (although confusing) whereas Dead Leaves just... doesn't... They are both RIDICULOUS animes, focused around hilarious awkward humor, fantastic artwork, and strange characters. If you like one, you'd like the other.

dragoonwisper says...

Fooly Cooly is an amazing, random, wacked out yet vastly interesting anime that seems to make you gock in awe at the random acts in each scene. The same can be said for Dead Leaves. Though alittle more graphical when showing something of the sexual nature it's a wicked, action packed, thrill seeking short movie and yet laughaible in almost every scene! This is a must if you've ever seen Fooly Cooly even if you've only saw a few episodes.

AmyInWonderland says...

Dead Leaves was like FLCL times about 10. Complete craziness. The voices seemed alike. And there is another TV head in this one. :-)

HasseRovdjur says...

Both titles are full of action-packed escapades, innuendo, busy animation and crude humour. FLCL has plot and more focus on the characters while Dead Leaves is more about the action.

Thrawn says...

Lunacy laced with crack, PCP and pure distilled craziness. Sensory overload with visuals, symbolism for FLCL and sheer violence and perversion for Dead Leaves but either one will rattle your brain with the insanity within and the randomness of everything that happens onscreen.

hamletsmage says...

Why should you watch these two together? Because you desperately want to know what it was like to drop acid in the 70s, that's why. The storylines, the animation, even some of the sounds will simulate tripping acid with Timothy Leary. If you aren'y looking to find out what it was like to do acid, you should just watch these two together because of a walking television set, bizarre sexual humor, and some really over-the-top fight scenes. 

freakzilla says...

FLCL is most definitely the incoherent one of the two. Yet both stories are incredibly complex to understand due to a lot of weird stuff happening.. And i mean WEIRD

aldat says...

It's always hard to recommend either of these series to anything: they both are too original. Still, in both of these series you can find something rare and always as delightful: sunny, nice and at the same time very intelligent anime. FLCL and Paranoia Agent both have their share of humor and they both have limitless layers one can interpret the way one wants to. In that aspect Paranoia Agent is a bit easier to follow though, it explains a lot more than FLCL.

XMrNiceguyX says...

Both series are clearly focussed on weirdness. THere is really a similar atmosphere in the series, though while Paranoia Agent has a clear plot, FLCL is rather vague all throughout the series. You'll find more humor in FLCL than Paranoia Agent though.

Otaku108 says...

Paranoia Agent and FLCL have one thing in common: randomness with structure. Both are very random as far as what goes on from episode to episode, but they also have a plot line that they follow liberally.

streety2k says...

Both FLCL and Paranoia Agent bring something new to the table. Both have interesting background stories but also very confusing episodes, leaving the watcher stunned at times.

Ragnarokin says...

While Paranoia Agent is an action/suspense/crime thiller-esque type of anime, what most intrigued me about it was the *almost* confusing plot line. Don't misunderstand me - that's not a bad thing. It forces you to think and pay attention, which is a nice addiction to the action genre. FLCL, while a comedy, also forces you to think and pay attention, and with great rewards, no less.

Aimed at older audiences, both of these anime are suitable for anyone who likes fast-paced anime that keeps you on your toes.

twilightprincess says...

If you like really random stuff that doesn't make much since and if you want to think about til your brain feels like it is about to explode, then Paranoia Agent is the Anime for you!

Ran says...

Both Paranoia Agent and FLCL have a complex and crasy story, that lead slowly to understanding the impossible : why does the bat kid stun people, or why do robots come out of Naota's head? as a matter of fact, although hardly anything is understood from the first episode, these stories are so weird that you just have to watch on, because they give the feeling that they have much more to tell then what can be seen at a first shot.

crzymn246 says...

Though they are completely different in terms of storyline, animation, and basically everything else, they must be compared for being complete mind-f**ks. They remove your brain, stick it into a blender, liquify it, then pour it back into your head. Thay are that insane. Though personally I rate FLCL higher for it's pure entertaining wackiness, Paranoia Agent has its good sides in that it is pure, indistilled INSANITY, bottled and ready-to-drink.

If you liked either one, chances are that you'll probably like the other.

foureyedalice says...

Like short, cracked-out series with insane characters that take place in modern-day japan? Colorful stories and vivid animation meet irreverent takes on pop-culture and its effects (FLCL- comedic, Paranoia- not so much) on people exposed to/obsessed with various aspects of it in these striking shows.

fiola says...

Both series are all about abstract, surreal and paranoia(just like calculus), although unlike FLCL, PA eventually landed. So, If you liked PA you may also like FLCL, or calculus.

AsukaLangley says...

Paranoia Agent and FLCL are both about strange people who come to a place and wreak havoc. Lil' Slugger hits people with his golden bat to help save lives while Haruko hits Noata with her bass guitar to save the world. Both of these anime have a whimsical style of animation and in depth charachter designs. If this interests you, be sure to catch these anime!

opui says...

Though I thoroughly enjoyed every single aspect of Paranoia Agent, I found FLCL's frenetic pacing a bit tiresome for my taste. My real enjoyment of FLCL actually started after I had finished watching it, and this is where both these shows coincide. If you like a show that can also serve as a riddle, food for thought and a subject of endless discussions, analysis and over-analysis, if you never get tired of spotting hints and symbols that take you deeper into layers and layers of meaning, be sure to check both these shows out. It is certain they will stay with you for much longer than it takes to watch them.

JAhU says...

If you cut the whacky humor from FLCL, but leave the unique animation, you'd probably get something like Paranoia Agent (there is a bit of black humor). Those two shows are similar but mostly on the artistic level. If you enjoyed the animation in one of those shows, then you have to watch the other as well.

KittyEmperor says...

A complex story resolving around wierd and random moments.  While Paranoia Agent has a somewhat darker story than FLCL both have incredible stories that by the end will leave somethings unexplained that the viewer wants answered.  Add in some humor and so amazing animation and you'll get two series that both leave the viewer stunned and interested.

hamletsmage says...

Both of these animes are very original, very bizarre, and have a storyline that is beyond crazy. Just when you think you've figured everything out, the story twists into another layer. Both of these animes are also fairly short, and excellent little trips from reality. 

Zuclyn says...

Both of this series are chaotic, irrational and gave me similar vibes. It's all I can tell I think, if you wanna see about what I'm talking about just try watch these series.

Fei says...

You have introspective Kyon who meets this crazy, eccentric girl Haruhi Suzumiya and from then on his life isn't the same. Add some Espers, Time Travelers, Aliens, and amoeba-like monsters, the fate of the world as we know it--who are all somehow integrally connected to Haruhi. Sound familiar?

There are plenty of differences. Haruhi is twice as innocent and oblivious than Haruko and the perverted & violent humor is quite absent. Still lots of craziness and philosophical messages to go around~

aspasia says...

Both shows have a pushy, somewhat unhinged female lead. Also, hilarity and fan-service abound! Both are worth watching more than once.

Sevoth says...

Both series come off as completely crazy, nonsensical series with absolutely no point but to make you split your sides laughing at nothing. However, despite being comedies, they both contain deep, philosophical meanings.

ToonMasta says...

Both series are absoulutely funny and random. Both series also feature a bizarre, often confusing storyline - if you watch them in their original formats - featuring students, unusual romances, aliens, and other strange things happening in an otherwise normal worldinvolving romance and bizarre happenings . Both series feature a high-energy character, whose name - in both series, oddly enough - starts with "Haru" If you love one, there's a good chance you'll love the other, too.

vernanonix says...

Haruhi Suzumiya spans many genres with it's craziness. In fact, it's so crazy thatshould you enjoy it, FLCL should be an easy jump due to the randomosity of it. The eccentrics Haruhi and Haruko complement each other from across the gap, making these two hit anime really bring on the laughs.

shadowalchemist198 says...

While FLCL is only about 6 episodes long with only the skeleton of a plot, both FLCL and Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya have the sort of humor that appeals to people with dry humor. The charactes constantly get into strange situations, and the interactions are hillarious.

Adouma says...

If utter confusion interspersed with hilarity are your sort of thing, both of these are essential viewing. 'nuf said.

katsujinken says...

Not as obviously wierd and surreal as FLCL, these qualities creep in more subtly, before brazenly presenting themselves before the viewer. Suzumiya Haruhi was an extraordinary and surprising find. Like FLCL it engages with certain existential questions and the fight for self-realisation and discovery, and the raw beauty of the bountiful possibilities still available to us in the midst of an otherwise crushing, banal, and mundane normality.

Check it out!

fizrox says...

I will make this one short: absurd, absurd, absurd, somewhat weak, confused boy who is strongly influenced by vivid, eccentric, noisy girl, absurd one more time. If this is what you were looking for - try this one!

bleachgirl102 says...

Both of these are strange, humorous, "out there" science fiction series with a strong, charismatic, and somewhat mysterious felmal lead.  They both have drama, adventure, and loveable characters.  These are two of my favorite anime and if you like one, you are sure to like the other.

cassiesheepgirl says...

If you like highly irritating female leads and bizarre random humour then you will probably like both FLCL and Haruhi Suzumiya. Both have a similar sort of feel to them, though FLCL is much more fast paced.

eaper says...

Each of these series are extremely different from any other series I have seen, almost making a new genre within themselves (or a mishmash of many). There were times in both which I had little idea what was going on (Mainly because I watched Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya in the order it was originally aired). Also, both of these series have a very strong main female character, are set in a town where little happens, have aliens and the like as a main piece, and have somewhat of a harem feel to them (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya more so). Finally, both of these series have a large amount of random humor and plenty of fan service.

hamletsmage says...

Between aliens, an overly enthusiastic (and slightly perverted) female lead, and the guy stuck with trying to to control her, the series are pretty similar. Both have a rather interesting humor and include a cast of individuals who might not be entirely sane.

psirockster says...

Both series cram in surreal storylines, more-than-slightly-off-kilter female leads, and enough intertextuality to keep you clicking Wikipedia pages for months. The main protagonists also share that same cynical reluctance you see in every male lead who is forced to tag along with a Manic Pixie Girl™. Both series are enjoyable on multiple registers, navigating easily between dick jokes and metaphilosophical discourse, though FLCL is a more insistent on imparting a literary reading.

Iahel says...

FLCL and Lagann are Gainax's own flesh and blood, meaning that they contain incredible action with madness everywhere. Although for Lagann this is mostly true for first episodes, that's enough. Furthermore, both series showcase robots. In FLCL they come out of the hero's head, in Lagann they're head-shaped themselves.

jurexplay says...

Well, both series start innocent and then turn out to be extremely badass. More similiarity is about the atmosphere surrounding the shows than about the plot itself. The main protagonists are shy, young boys without confidence in themselves. Throughout the show they grow up and learn about life. I think that action and characters are the best part about these anime. Oh, I almost forgot to tell about the music, it was fuc*ing awesome!

Oehr says...

Misused guitars, ass kicking spiral weapons and completely crazy plots. You loved the action? Then go and watch this one too!

thegirlnerd says...

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann and Furi Kuri (FLCL) are by the same production company, so it stands to reason that they would deal with similar themes: growing up, what it means to be a hero, and letting go of the one you love. Granted, those aren't the ONLY themes, but if you like strong stories with themes like that, you'll like both of these shows. You follow a young male protagonist on his journey to find himself and his special purpose in an otherwise dreary existence. Check out FLCL and TTGL!

LxTrix says...

Made by the same people these two series show it by their animation style. Both having interesting and over the top characters. Who's not to love anime with epic robots, wheither they be busting out your head or out the ground?

77120 says...

also a fast storyline and much unstoppable action

and same humor still tengen toppa gurren lagan isnt that fast as FLCL

both are from the same Director Imaishi Hiroyuki

KiraRin says...

The visuals are crazy. The characters are totally insane. Sometimes the plot makes no sense. But this is why you love FLCL and TTGL so much :)

Be prepared to be assaulted through the eyeballs as the craziness unfolds in front of you, in an amazingly addictive way. Although both shows are probably for a more mature audience, I think fans of one mad show will instantly love the other.

hamletsmage says...

Gainax, Gainax, Gainax. Big action scenes, fast pace, crazy characters, and aliens. The main character is a young man who suddenly finds himself with an awesome power. The animation is similar, and the humor is almost identical. 

reedhauser says...

Both are over the top and chaotic, not to mention share similar genres (parody, mecha, comedy, bizarre).  However, more importantly they are both brilliantly strong coming of age stories and much deeper than their jovial appearance.  The protagonists (Naota and Simon) exert personalities that many can relate to, and the secondary characters (Haruko and Kamina) exemplify personality traits many strive for.  Both animes will impart the importance of faith and confidence in oneself, that our relationships are fluid and influenced by the growth of others, and that change, though often bittersweet, is a necessary step forward.

miko says...

it a good suggestion, as both are random and pertain mecha and comedy, they also have their serious side and a solid plot.

ManuSan95 says...

GAINAX STAFF! GAINAX STUFF!

If you liked crazy things going crazy, you would like mecha robots getting crazy mixed, also the characters are as good in both series.

Swerto says...

Both share the same director. Both share themes of challenging the satus quo. Both are great fun. TTGL is much more action oriented, while FLCL is more of a comedy. FLCL is better paced and shorter than TTGL, but TTGL will give you more time to meet and appreciate the characters along the way.  

Lizardbitch says...

Such a crazy and amazing show that will have your eyes widen more and more as you go along in the series. It's amazing how awesome both of these animes are. The characters are all cool and the action and plot gets crazier with every episode. 

Leahchu says...

Neither show will allow you the satisfaction of knowing what will happen next. Gurren Lagann has a bit more cliches to fall back on since it has a much longer runtime, but where either plot goes was not standard. Both shows also deal with themes of growing up and self-empowerment. And while humor has a strong presence in each, the shows will have heelturns towards being serious at times. If you liked one, I am confident you would like, or at least appreciate, the other. 

ZetsubouKaiji says...

These are both face paced action comedies with unique visuals and heavy fanservice. In both the action is so over the top that it's funny. Both anime share a quirky sense of humor that can often be perverted in tone to go along with the ample fanservice.

The plots are quite different but the unique visuals, tone and humor mean that if you liked one then you should definitely check out the other.

Naga says...

Both FLCL and Kill la Kill are fuled with same kind of mad. Funky visuals full of energy? Check. Crazy plot progression? Check. Funky charachter design? Check. Crazy fast pacing? Check. That together with similar comedy (and fanservice) and style make a perfect recommendation for one another.

KingArthur13th says...

Both series are absolutely balls to the walls insane. The animation is wild and the pacing is pretty rushed but both shows are highly enjoyable. If you found the maddness of one of these to be entertaining then you'll definitely get a kick out of the other.

TeeDeeDubYa says...

FLCL both have a crazy unique (not in reality) art style that I havn't seen in many anime.  FLCL is a lot more mindf*ck than Kill La Kill while Kill La Kill is rediculously Ecchi.  Seriously, how does Kill La Kill not have the Ecchi tag?  Both Anime's have a strong Female main character and are around same age.  Crazy, fun and fairly unpredictable is something these animes have in common.

Akagitsune92 says...

Kill La Kill and FLCL both share a unique art style. While although Kill La Kill has a plot that is easier to follow, both seem to embrace the "absurd for absurd's sake" attitude. 

arakn8 says...

It's easy to see how Hiroyuki Imaishi's style has developed over the years.  He was the character designer and animation director for FLCL and worked on several other Gainax productions before forming Trigger Studios in 2011 and directing Kill La Kill.  His style is so unique and if you love one of these, that should carry over quite a bit into the other.

Swerto says...

Both share the same director. Both are great fun and share themes of challenging the satus quo. Kill la Kill features a mostly female cast while FLCL features a teenage boy coming of age. Both are amazingly well paced with great music that will get you feeling good. Both have satisfying endings. 

FloralFawn says...

Both have simlar themes which include a budding youth breaching adulthood, all the while fighting epic battles.  Plenty of ecchi to be had, with the addition of wacky perrvy parents.

Lizardbitch says...

Both crazy plots and crazy characters and art styles and themes that have you enjoying it more and more as you go along. 

omnislashver36 says...

Kill la Kill is the spirtual sucessor to FLCL, both have insane weapons, funny yet respectable sexual cliches, over the top action, and great plot twists.  If I had to say- FLCL was experimental, and Kill la Kill was more fleshed out.  FLCL will always have a special place in my heart(I even have Canti's symbol tattooed on my arm, as well as my sister has 'Never Knows Best' tattoed on her hand), but Kill la Kill is a breath of fresh air and a bit more mature.  I'm looking forward to FLCL season 2, but if it didn't happen, I'd be fine saying Kill la Kill was in essence the sucessor.  Some may say it was a successor to Gurren Lagann, but I must heartily disagree.  Gurren Lagann was a successor to the mech genre and also a spirtual successor to FLCL.  Kill la Kill and FLCL are more relatable(and have more replayability than Gurren Laggan, although Gurren Laggan is a good anime, FLCL and Kill la Kill are great)

Uzrfrndly says...

I'm pretty sure there's a direct connection between furi kuri and kill la kill. I'm just too lazy to confirm things like that for myself and I could be wrong, but not likely.

They are different, but chances are if you're like me and watched flcl when it came out what feels like eyons ago you'll be reminded of flcl almost right off the bat. They're both wierd in an awesome kind of way. So, chances are if you loved flcl like me, then, like me, you will also like kill la kill.

FoolyCoolySAP says...

In both, over the top, outragous and entertaining events and fights take place. Both have a deeper meaning behind them if you wanna look for it but it's not required.

cmzzjqu says...

Both are flirty/ecchi coming of age stories focused on interpersonal relationships. Both feature similar art styles, wackadaisical eye candy, and intense and comedic action sequences.

Quingie says...

same art style and similar crazy story telling with just as cray cray characters! both these animes are perverted n off the wall! 

VRDave says...

Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu is probably one of the more off the wall anime series I've watched, and the fact that the story follows a little boy who seems to get trouble, even when not asking for it, makes it very similar to FLCL.

miaka says...

If you did like FLCL then you should fansy Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu. they both have this verid humor. and fits perfectly to see at late nights, when you are the most tierd.

kamirura says...

Brain dead and want mor of it? This is the silliest series I've ever seen. It's truly in class with FLCL, you will laugh yourself to death trust me. it pretty much got the same story as FLCL a werid girl comes into a normal guys life but this guy stays normal ;) Check it out and you won't be dissapointed.

noisymouse says...

FLCL has the same sort of premise as Hale+Guu; uptight kid's life is turned upside down by the arrival of a mysterious girl. FLCL is like Hale+Guu if the characters in Guu hit puberty and had awkward sexual undertones thrown into the mix. Each animation style is unique (and very interesting), but the shows are similar, and those who appreciate the humor and that "what the heck" feeling will definately appreciate the both series.

freakzilla says...

Another bizzare anime, FLCL wasn't my thing, it was just too much for my brain to handle. This one barely makes the cut. It's crazy, but good crazy :D

tetra says...

Fast, strange, really funny, and weird things happen; FLCL and Guu are two of a kind. If you want to laugh and like "wtf!?" humor, or if you just like really weird girls then FLCL and Guu are both for you!

chazchaz101 says...

Both FLCL and Guu have plots that are centered around what appears to be a fair amount of randomness. I found that both successfully balance good entertainment value and at least a little plot with a strong dose of "wait, what just happened?"

athina says...

FLCL and Hare+Guu have very similar characters. In both series, there's a young boy who is kind of awkward, then suddenly a strange girl invades his life. FLCL is a much shorter series than Hare+Guu but is just as good and may be even better in some people's opinions. FLCL is also a little more adult humored than Hare+Guu but both are very silly.

Michichan says...

Both Furi Kuri and Jungle Wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu are silly series that start from the same point. A normal, yet a little uptight boy's life is completely changed by the arrival of a mysterious girl. This girl's antics drive that boy off the wall and hilarity ensues.

Morwen says...

Both of these series have the same "comedy recipe": Take one boy who likes to think of himself as grown-up and mature. Toss in a pink-haired, inhuman girl into his life. Stir. Serve on top of a bizarre, surreal world and with a side of insane characters.

They're not completely similar--FLCL's humor is much, much more sexual than Haré+Guu as a rule (although Clive still has his moments), and for the most part you can make sense of Haré+Guu's plot much more than FLCL, but when it comes right down to it these sereis definitely have a very similar feel, so you'll probably enjoy one if you liked the other!

vivafruit says...

Both Mind Game and FLCL are decidedly bawdy, fragmented and bizarre anime. There is lewd humor that's just absolutely side-splitting, extremely violent action scenes, and moments of oddly heartfelt drama. Also, both shows defy any sort of conventional label whatsoever. The two shows are not romance, or adventure, or slice of life, or comedy, or dementia, or action. They are all of these, and at the same time they are more.

bshegg says...

Both FLCL and Mind Game have a similar appeal by being unconventional and somewhat absurd. Similarly they are characterized by being rich in imagery and expressing deep and complex themes.

Carrington says...

Mind game will feel slightly like some of the more abstract seens of FLCL. It is based on a very strange concept that may take a few times watched to get used to and fully understand. (Sound familiar.) I suggest this movie due to the flow, animation, abstract story, and craziness. =D

chii says...

Both are extreamly weird, have a quite unusual/unique animation style, and have lots of randomness at every turn. If you liked one you should like the other. I found Mind Game had a better story than FLCL.

stimulus says...

If you liked the randomness, symbolicness and the weird humor then you would definitly like Mind Game. Mind Game has all these elements plus a bit more. They both require a couple rewatches to completely understand or as close as you can come to it.

Ran says...

Both Mind Game and FLCL are confusing in an amazing way. The realistic start is only there to emphasize the twisted turn it soon takes. But the most important similarities, aside from the surrealistic plot and the deformed perspectives, is the dazzling life drive that they convey. If you already like one, you can only love the other.

AirCommodore says...

Both FLCL and Mind Game deceptively open as a slightly odd, but mostly normal story in a normal world. The plot quickly changes, however, revealing each's bizarre, quirky, and at times side-splittingly hilarious story. Each is able to switch between manic and mundane in an instant, are occasionally confusing, but ultimately, both are completely captivating to watch.

eaper says...

An obvious rec, but one that's needed. These shows both have a very tantric mode of animation and story telling, leaving the viewer often wondering what just happened.

awpaperwings says...

These two were made for each other. Both are filled with distorted faces, a bizarre, sometimes hard to follow story and characters that you can't help wonder if they are really from our world. Yet after watching each story, those who "get" it would say that they tell an amazing story about life and our interactions here on earth. If you are interested in something random or abstract both of these are highly recommended.

Sianeka says...

If you like FLCL, and want more of the same surreal and unique atmosphere, then Mind Game is your next anime stop.  If you've already seen Mind Game but not FLCL then Fooly Cooly will give you just a bit more of the same.

Both anime have a twisted, mind-bending plot with lots of unbelievable and unfathomable twists (For example, FLCL features a boy with robots that are born from his head and Mind Game has people swallowed by a whale who make a temporary home away from home inside the whale.)  Both anime will give lots of HUH????? moments.

Animation for both is bright and colorful and includes mixed styles from shaded sophistication to simplistic line drawings.  FLCL has an awesome musical soundtrack from the pillows band and Mind Game has a fitting and eclectic sound to match the craziness on view.

If you like your anime with a bit of zany bizarreness, then check out both of these!

Gooz says...

Also made by GAINAX, albeit with less crack-smoking involved.

Nanashi says...

This recommendation is to illustrate the scope of this animator's talent. Both Di Gi Charat and Neon Genesis Evangelion were animated by the same people. I think it is worth checking out simply for an aesthetic appreciation of a broad talent base.

freakzilla says...

The comparison between the 2 does not lie in the comedy, be warned ! It's just that Evangelion and FLCL both play with your mind if your not carefully :D More bizzare weird shit ahead

Zadillo says...

A different sort of take on a coming of age story, mixed with some of Gainax's trademark style and ideas. You should definitely enjoy this one.

lostcause says...

Evangelion has giant robots, more emotionally-crippled children, more anime babes, and more bad parenting -- just like in FLCL.  

pyro says...

First of all, both series are Mecha, and contain a main character with an internal conflict. The main character attitude in some way is alike, and their mentality progresses in a very similar way. Definitly if you liked FLCL, you'll like Evangelion.

OhImFrozen says...

Although both are by Gainex, FLCL and NGE involve many intense self thinking moments and deep visual mindf**ky stuff.

eaper says...

FLCL is much like the last few episodes of NGE in the fact that... well, neither of them really make much sense. What they say is logical and all (well... mostly), but how certian events occured isn't explained at all.

hamletsmage says...

Both of these are Gainax at its most peculiar. Both feature fairly whiny protagonists that are usually pushed around by the women in their life. While FLCL is a bit more comedic than NGE, it still holds the "What was the director smoking?" plot.