Head to head
FLCL vs Retro Future
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.
The short version
- FLCL is more widely watched, with 4283× the members.
- Retro Future is the quicker watch, 2h 23m shorter.
- Fans favorite FLCL more often (3.7% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| FLCL | Retro Future | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.00 | – |
| Rank by score | #850 | – |
| Members | 64,252more | 15 |
| Favorited by | 3.7%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 2h 30m | 7mshorter |
| Episodes | 6 | 1 |
| Format | OVA | Movie |
| Aired | 2000–2001 | 2015 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | – |
| Age rating | PG | – |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| FLCL | 2h 30m |
| Retro Future | 7m |
Shared genres
None
Only Retro Future
More comparisons
FLCL vs Retro Future FAQ
Is FLCL better than Retro Future?
Not enough ratings yet to compare scores.
Which is longer, FLCL or Retro Future?
FLCL is longer: 2h 30m against 7m.
Which is more popular?
FLCL has more members on Kitsu (64,252 vs 15).
If I liked FLCL, will I like Retro Future?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like FLCL” list instead.

