The original FLCL (Fooly Cooly) anime series was first released, known for its unique style and storytelling.
FLCL was officially released in North America, gaining a cult following outside Japan.
Two new seasons of FLCL were announced as co-productions between Production I.G and Adult Swim to continue the franchise.
FLCL Progressive, the third season of the FLCL series, premiered on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block.
FLCL Alternative, the fourth season of the FLCL series, premiered on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block.
Two additional seasons continuing the FLCL story were announced to be released in 2023, expanding the franchise further.
Naota Nandaba is a typical 12-year-old boy living in the town of Mabase, dealing with his mundane daily life before extraordinary events unfold.
Haruko Haruhara arrives in Mabase on her Vespa, famously striking Naota with her bass guitar, initiating a mysterious chain of events.
Naota suffers a head injury from an accident, which triggers the emergence of the robot entity known as Canti from his forehead.
A giant robot named Canti bursts out of Naota's forehead following his head injury and becomes an ally in Haruko's mysterious plans.
Haruko reveals she is searching for Atomsk, the legendary space pirate, and Naota gets entangled in her quest through battles and transformations.
Mabase experiences bizarre phenomena including the appearance of Medical Mechanica's tower and creature-like robots emerging from youths' heads.
Throughout his adventures with Haruko and Canti, Naota matures emotionally, confronting complex feelings about family and growing up.
Haruko and Naota face the secretive Medical Mechanica corporation, which seeks to control the power of Atomsk through their strange technology.
Naota and Haruko confront each other and their destinies, culminating in a climactic battle where Haruko departs after resolving her quest.
After Haruko's departure, Naota resumes his life with new understandings about himself and his world, marking the end of his extraordinary experience.
