7 anime like FLCL: Shoegaze, ranked by the community. These aren't random picks — they're the shows people watch next when they want more avant garde.
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Fans who liked FLCL: Shoegaze tend to recommend Kill la Kill, Gurren Lagann, Promare the most. If you're into Avant Garde and Comedy, any of these are a solid pick.
FLCL: Shoegaze has a 6.16 on MAL from 24,502 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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