FLCL Progressive

FLCL Progressive is an original animated series created by Kazuya Tsurumaki, directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro and co-produced by Adult Swim and Production I.G. with FLCL creator Kazuya Tsurumaki serving as supervisor. Hideto Iwai served as writer of the series and Yoshiyuki Sadamoto served as character designer. Voiceover/ADR for the series was recorded by NYAV Post and directed by Michael Sinterniklaas. It is the sequel to the original FLCL and was followed by three additional sequel series: FLCL Alternative, FLCL: Grunge and FLCL: Shoegaze.

On March 20, 2018, a teaser for the two new seasons was released and it was revealed that FLCL Progressive will premiere on Adult Swim's Toonami block in June of 2018, followed by Alternative in September. Adult Swim initially planned to simulcast the English subtitled version of each episode at adultswim.com as they aired. However, the release of the subbed versions of Progressive and Alternative were pushed back to November to align with the Japanese release. In Japan, FLCL Progressive aired as a feature film, opening in theaters on September 29, 2018.

FLCL Progressive premiered on Adult Swim's Toonami block from June 2, 2018 to July 7, 2018, with reruns continuing to air on the block through August 18, 2018. The series is rated TV-14-DLSV and TV-MA-L on Adult Swim.

Plot
Many years have passed since Naota and Haruhara Haruko shared their adventure together. Meanwhile, the war between the two entities known as Medical Mechanica and Fraternity rages across the galaxy. Enter Hidomi, a young teenaged girl who believes there is nothing amazing to expect from her average life, until one day when a new teacher named Haruko arrives at her school. Soon enough, Medical Mechanica is attacking her town and Hidomi discovers a secret within her that could save everyone, a secret that only Haruko can unlock.

The story centers on 14-year-old Hidomi, her classmate Ide, and two otherworldly beings, "Jinyu" and "Haruhara Haruko," who are determined to unlock their hidden potential. Mixed up in this is an all-powerful force known as "ATOMSK," a gorgeous vintage car… and a certain Vespa Scooter.

Broadcast History
In the United States, the series aired on Adult Swim's Toonami block from June 2, 2018 to August 18, 2018. In Japan, FLCL Progressive was not broadcast on television, as both Progressive and FLCL Alternative were released as compilation theatrical films in September.


 * United States (Adult Swim) — June 2, 2018 - August 18, 2018

Toonami Broadcast History
FLCL Progressive premiered on Adult Swim's Toonami block on June 2, 2018 at 12:00 AM, replacing reruns of FLCL. The series was moved to the 11:30 PM time slot on June 30, 2018, after Dragon Ball Z Kai completed its run on Toonami. After the series finale made its premiere on July 7, 2018, reruns continued to air on the block through August 18, 2018. The series was removed from the Toonami lineup after August 18, 2018, when a second airing of Attack on Titan replaced it at 11:30 PM.

In preparation for the premiere of FLCL: Grunge on September 9, 2023, Toonami will be extended by 1 hour on August 26th so that FLCL Progressive can air in its entirety during a 3 hour marathon from 1:00-4:00 AM.


 * Toonami (United States) — June 2, 2018 - August 18, 2018 ; August 26, 2023

Toonami Marathons
FLCL Progressive only had one marathon appearance during its run on Toonami, the FLCL Progressive Marathon on August 26, 2023.