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Gals! (Japanese: ギャルズ!, Hepburn: Gyaruzu!) is a manga series written and illustrated by Mihona Fujii. It was published by Shueisha and serialized in Ribon shōjo manga magazine from 1998 to 2002. The manga was also published in the U.S. by CMX. In 2019, Mihona Fujii announced that the series will continue from November 5 on Shueisha's Manga Mee app, taking off from the manga's ending.[3][4]
Gals! | |
![]() The first volume of the manga featuring the three main characters - Ran Kotobuki, Miyu Yamazaki and Aya Hoshino. | |
ギャルズ! (Gyaruzu!) | |
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Genre | Comedy[1] |
Manga | |
Written by | Mihona Fujii |
Published by | Shueisha |
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Magazine | Ribon |
Demographic | Shōjo |
Original run | December 29, 1998 – May 1, 2002 |
Volumes | 10 |
Anime television series | |
Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran | |
Directed by | Tsuneo Kobayashi |
Produced by |
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Written by | Masashi Kubota |
Music by | Masumi Itō |
Studio | Pierrot |
Licensed by |
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Original network | TXN (TV Tokyo) |
English network | |
Original run | April 1, 2001 – March 31, 2002 |
Episodes | 52 |
Video game | |
Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran | |
Developer | Konami |
Publisher | Konami |
Platform | Game Boy Color |
Released | July 26, 2001 |
Video game | |
Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran 2 ~Miracle -> Getting~ | |
Developer | Konami |
Publisher | Konami |
Genre | Puzzle |
Platform | Game Boy Color |
Released | February 7, 2002 |
Video game | |
Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran Special -> Coolmen Get you Gals Party -> | |
Developer | Konami |
Publisher | Konami |
Genre | Party |
Platform | PlayStation |
Released | August 8, 2002 |
An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Pierrot titled Super Gals! Kotobuki Ran (超ギャルズ!寿蘭, Sūpā Gyaruzu! Kotobuki Ran) aired in Japan on TV Tokyo between April 1, 2001 and March 31, 2002, running a length of 52 episodes. The first 26 episodes had been licensed and dubbed for North American distribution by ADV Films under the name Super Gals! and was distributed on DVD from 2003 to 2004. The Right Stuf International announced at Anime Expo 2006 that they had licensed all the episodes, including 27-52[5] and released a subtitled boxset containing the remaining 26 episodes on January 16, 2007. A box set containing all 52 episodes was also released in 2010.[6]
The series revolves around the kogal (generally known as gyaru, or "gal") subculture in Japan. The title character, Ran Kotobuki is the self-proclaimed "world's greatest gal". As a teenager in Shibuya, she is determined to live out the gal lifestyle for the rest of her life, and she has gained a reputation as the most respected gal in all of Shibuya. However, she comes from a family of police officers—her grandparents, her parents, and her older brother are all officers, and her younger sister is set on following in their footsteps. Ran has other dreams for her future, but as frequently shown, she has acquired the family's sense of justice and spirit. Her two friends, Miyu and Aya, also have their own problems and circumstances.
The sequel manga follows the original manga's ending storyline. Ran, Miyu, Aya, and their friends still hangout in Shibuya after they graduate. Ran is still deciding her career, Miyu is now part of Kotobuki family after she marries Yamato. Miyu decides to search for her missing mother along with her friends, Yamato and his family so she can tell her that Miyu will always love her and showing her new life. Aya is now a university student alongside Rei as they attend the same campus.
The first nine volumes of the CMX translation have the family name first.
No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN | |
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1 | August 6, 1999[7] | 978-4-08-856158-5 | April 1, 2005[8] | 978-1-40-120550-8 | |
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2 | January 14, 2000[9] | 978-4-08-856185-1 | June 1, 2005[10] | 978-1-40-120551-5 | |
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3 | May 15, 2000[11] | 978-4-08-856204-9 | September 1, 2005[12] | 978-1-40-120552-2 | |
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4 | October 13, 2000[13] | 978-4-08-856231-5 | November 1, 2005[14] | 978-1-40-120553-9 | |
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5 | January 15, 2001[15] | 978-4-08-856251-3 | February 22, 2006[16] | 978-1-40-120554-6 | |
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6 | May 15, 2001[17] | 978-4-08-856281-0 | May 1, 2006[18] | 978-1-40-120844-8 | |
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7 | October 15, 2001[19] | 978-4-08-856318-3 | August 23, 2006[20] | 978-1-40-120845-5 | |
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8 | January 15, 2002[21] | 978-4-08-856341-1 | November 22, 2006[22] | 978-1-40-120846-2 | |
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9 | March 15, 2002[23] | 978-4-08-856358-9 | February 21, 2007[24] | 978-1-40-120847-9 | |
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10 | July 15, 2002[25] | 978-4-08-856387-9 | April 25, 2007[26] | 978-1-40-120848-6 | |
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No. | Japanese release date | Japanese ISBN |
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1 | May 15, 2009[27] | 978-4-08-618881-4 |
2 | May 15, 2009[28] | 978-4-08-618882-1 |
Episodes are numbered as streets, such as "1st street", "2nd street", and so forth. They are also stylized with heart symbols and right arrows. the English titles are generally from the RightStuf version.
Episode no. | Title | Original airdate | |
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1 | "The World's Greatest Gal <3 Go Go -> Ran Kotobuki" Transliteration: "Tenka no Gyaru <3 Ike Ike -> Kotobuki Ran" (Japanese: 天下のギャル♥イケイケ→寿蘭) | April 1, 2001 | |
Ran Kotobuki and her friend, Miyu Yamazaki spend most of their waking hours in the district of Shibuya, where they encounter Rei Otohata and Yuya Asou, the first and second place winners of the Super High School Student Grand Prix. Ran also meets Aya Hoshino, an academically strong classmate, but it is rumored that she has been involved in Enjo kosai. | |||
2 | "Shibuya <3 Thrilling -> Great Dragnet" Transliteration: "Shibuya <3 Harahara -> Dai Sōsa-sen" (Japanese: 渋谷♥ハラハラ→大捜査線) | April 8, 2001 | |
Ran's family is full of cops, yet she refuses to take on a blue suit, or walk a road her parents paved for her. But, when the question of righting ten wrongs for 500 yen comes up...how can she refuse? Ran is ready and willing to catch a purse snatched, who happens to use Ran for more than she knows. Now Ran is being interrogated by cops, for someone is phone hunting, using her name. | |||
3 | "A Girl's Feelings <3 Heart Pounding -> Red Mesh" Transliteration: "Onna Gokoro <3 Doki Doki -> Aka Messhu" (Japanese: オンナゴコロ♥ドキドキ→赤メッシュ) | April 15, 2001 | |
Just as Miyu is considering getting a red mesh for her dear Yamato Kotobuki, mysterious love notes begin popping up in Miyu's desk. When she finally comes face to face with her admirer, now revealed to be Kenji Yoshida, he is not exactly what she was expecting. Rough, and slightly demanding with Miyu, she can only be happy that Ran was there to save her. But the real question is...does Yamato love Miyu as a man or as a cop? | |||
4 | "Have It? <3 Don't Have It? -> Luck With Guys?" Transliteration: "Aruaru? <3 Nainai? -> Otoko Un?" (Japanese: アルアル?♥ナイナイ?→おとこ運?) | April 22, 2001 | |
Ran is down and depressed with the lack of decent GL (good looking) guys in Shibuya. To make matters worse, her luck with guys appears to be 5%. She wants to prove that she just doesn't pick up losers and jerks. So when a new guy appears, who Ran calls 'Michi', becomes interested in and constantly flatters Ran, how can she resist? But, does Mitchy really like Ran...or is his love a lie? | |||
5 | "Heart <3 In Pieces -> Is It Over With Aya!?" Transliteration: "Hāto <3 Bara Bara -> Aya to Zekkō!?" (Japanese: ハート♥バラバラ→綾と絶交!?) | April 29, 2001 | |
Aya is having a great time being friends with Ran and Miyu, until her grades take a nosedrive on a exam. She then decides she no longer wants to be friends, but ends up getting fed up with herself and the mistakes she is making. Meanwhile, two girls from Ikebukuro, the infamous Mami Honda, and her sidekick, Harue Kudo, are taking over Shibuya! Can Ran convince Aya to come back and fight off her new rivals? | |||
6 | "Pool <3 Exciting -> Junior Detectives!" Transliteration: "Pūru <3 Wakuwaku -> Chiyūbō Keiji!" (Japanese: プール♥ワクワク→チユーボー刑事!) | May 6, 2001 | |
Mami wants revenge on Ran, and Yuya is thinking of a way to get Ran to be his girlfriend. When Ran invites him to the pool, he jumps at the chance, dragging Rei with him. Just when all seems well and good, Ran's little sister Sayo and her boyfriend Masato appear on the scene. They are both eager to become police detectives. Mami and Harue jump at the chance to take over Shibuya while everyone is away. | |||
7 | "Black Shadow <3 Creeping Up -> Targeted Miyu" Transliteration: "Kuroi Kage <3 Hita Hita -> Nerawareta Miyu" (Japanese: 黒い影♥ヒタヒタ→狙われた美由) | May 13, 2001 | |
Miyu receives harassing messages at school and on her cellphone as she struggles with shaking her past as a gang leader of the Resistance. | |||
8 | "Heart <3 Tingling -> Miyu's Past" Transliteration: "Kokoro <3 Chikuchiku -> Miyu no Kako" (Japanese: ココロ♥チクチク→美由の過去) | May 20, 2001 | |
Miyu confronts some guys in the park who represented her old rival gang the Eagles, and with the help of Ran, discovers the culprit who threatened her - Harue Kudou, former leader of the eagles gang. | |||
9 | "Memories <3 Tearful -> Sayo's Been Kidnapped?" Transliteration: "Omoide <3 Boroboro -> Sayo ga Yūkai?" (Japanese: 想い出♥ボロボロ→沙夜が誘拐?) | May 27, 2001 | |
Sayo gets to tag along with her brother Yamato as part of her homework project when they come across a robbery suspect. When Sayo learns of the man's motives, she and Junior Detective boyfriend Masato set up a scheme where he gets a chance to contact his daughter. But Ran and the gang aren't clued in on the plan and think Sayo and Masato have been abducted by this older man. | |||
10 | "Yuya <3 Nervous -> A Rival Appears!" Transliteration: "Yūya <3 Sowasowa -> Raibaru Tōjō!" (Japanese: 裕也♥ソワソワ→ライバル登場!) | June 3, 2001 | |
Ran meets Tatsuki Kuroi, an expert para-para dancer, and rumors go around that the two are in a relationship. Yuya is not happy when he discovers this... | |||
11 | "Crossing Shibuya <3 Fun-Fun -> Grand Prix" Transliteration: "Shibuya Ōdan <3 Chiki-Chiki -> Guran Puri" (Japanese: 渋谷横断♥チキチキ→グランプリ) | June 10, 2001 | |
Ran and co. hold a grand prix to determine Ran's boyfriend. | |||
12 | "Promise <3 Bye-Bye -> Kendo Girl" Transliteration: "Yakusoku <3 Bai-Bai -> Kendō Shōjo" (Japanese: 約束♥バイバイ→剣道少女) | June 17, 2001 | |
Ran forgets to do her homework again and has to attend a supplementary class. She befriends a girl, Shiori, who is active in the kendo club, but misses her club practice since class was too long. Ran and Shiori hang out, and Shiori tells Ran that she has a tournament coming up, of which Ran offers to buy her a nice dress if she wins. But the next day, Ran overhears rumors that Shiori's family is moving overseas, and hears from Shiori that the rumors are true. Ran does what she can to earn money for the tournament, but has little time to do it. | |||
13 | "Super Debutante <3 Goody-Goody → Ran Kotobuki" Transliteration: "Chō Ojō-sama <3 Buri-Buri → Kotobuki Ran" (Japanese: 超お嬢様♥ブリブリ→寿蘭) | June 24, 2001 | |
Miyu and Aya "wish" for Ran to become smart (while they kept their real wishes to themselves) on a "Let's Play Seal" machine at an amusement park, and the wish ends up coming true. To make matters worse, the machine is being sent away! Can Aya and Miyu reverse the wish in time? | |||
14 | "Maki <3 Shiny -> First Year!" Transliteration: "Maki <3 Pikapika -> Toshio!" (Japanese: 真希♥ピカピカ→ギャル一年生!) | July 1, 2001 | |
Maki Komine, a first-year high school student from an outside district, comes all the way to Shibuya to look for Ran. Maki wants Ran to train her to become a gal. Ran obliges because it's an Ironclad Rule, but she is in for a long day as Maki wants Ran to do things she's never actually done before. | |||
15 | "Revenge <3 Burning -> Snowboard Battle" Transliteration: "Ribenji <3 Meramera -> Sunobō Batoru" (Japanese: リベンジ♥メラメラ→スノボーバトル) | July 8, 2001 | |
Yuya challenges Tatsuki to a snowboard race to appeal to Ran, but fails. | |||
16 | "Dappled Sunlight <3 Sparkling -> Romantic Anniversary" Transliteration: "Komorebi <3 Kirakira -> Renai Kinenbi" (Japanese: 木漏れ日♥キラキラ→恋愛記念日) | July 15, 2001 | |
It's the two year anniversary of Miyu and Yamato, and Ran reflects on the time when Miyu was still a gang leader. | |||
17 | "Feelings of Love <3 Wavering -> Aya Confesses!?" Transliteration: "Koi Gokoro <3 Yurayura -> Aya ga Kokuhaku!?" (Japanese: 恋ゴコロ♥ユラユラ→綾が告白!?) | July 22, 2001 | |
Yuya invites Ran to an amusement park, and Ran invites the rest of the gang. the only problem is, Aya is hesitant to go because of her feelings for the cold and distant Rei. | |||
18 | "Odaiba <3 Crackling -> Great Final Battle!" Transliteration: "Odaiba <3 Bachibachi -> Dai Sakusen!" (Japanese: お台場♥バチバチ→大決戦!) | July 29, 2001 | |
When Aya and Rei finally get a moment alone together, Rei ends up rejecting Aya, claiming that first love is too heavy for him. Meanwhile, Mami decides to settle things with Ran after a series of calamities caused by her and her friends. | |||
19 | "Sun <3 Sun-Sun -> Summer Girl!" Transliteration: "Taiyō <3 San-San -> Natsu Onna!" (Japanese: 太陽♥サンサン→夏オンナ!) | August 5, 2001 | |
Ran tells Tatsuki that an important day is next week, and he thinks she's referring to his birthday. | |||
20 | "Mami-rin <3 Dreamy-Eyed -> Her First Love" Transliteration: "Mami-rin <3 Mero-Mero -> Hatsukoi no Hito" (Japanese: マミリン♥メロメロ→初恋の人) | August 12, 2001 | |
Mami is visited by her first love, Koichi, but she doesn't want him knowing she's a gal. | |||
21 | "Certain Victory <3 Go Go -> Sports Fest" Transliteration: "Hisshō <3 Gō Gō -> Tai Iku Matsuri" (Japanese: 必勝♥ゴーゴー→体育祭) | August 19, 2001 | |
Ran never did any of her summer homework, so she and Nakanishi (her teacher) strike up a deal - she won't have to do any of her summer homework if she beats Gunjo's class in the upcoming Sports Fest. | |||
22 | "School Culture Fest <3 Para-Para -> Meisho Queen" Transliteration: "Gakusai <3 Para-Para -> Meishō Kuīn" (Japanese: 学祭♥パラパラ→明匠クイーン) | August 26, 2001 | |
Yuya invites everyone to Meisho's culture festival. Sayo and Masato sneak in to look after Miyu since it's an all-boys school, Aya and Rei have some alone time, and Ran and Mami participate in the Meisho queen contest. | |||
23 | "Tear It Off <3 Rip Rip -> Teacher's Gold Plate Exterior" Transliteration: "Hagase <3 Beri Beri -> Kyōshi no Mekki" (Japanese: はがせ♥ベリベリ→教師のメッキ) | September 2, 2001 | |
Takazawa, a girl in Gunjo's class, is being bullied and ignored by the other students. Ran upset about this, tries to get Gunjo to do something, but he refuses. | |||
24 | "Off to Machida <3 The Monkey Leaves -> Tatsukichi Gets Dumped!?" Transliteration: "Machida he <3 Saru Saru -> Tatsukichi Shitsuren!?" (Japanese: 町田へ♥サル去る→タツキチ失恋!?) | September 9, 2001 | |
Ran receives a fortune saying that bad luck will come from monkeys. Ran believes it's Tatsuki and does whatever she can to avoid him. | |||
25 | "Yamato <3 Dead Serious -> Proposes!?" Transliteration: "Yamato <3 Maji Maji -> Puropōzu!?" (Japanese: 大和♥マジマジ→プロポーズ!?) | September 16, 2001 | |
Miyu is feeling insecure as her tuition is barely getting paid, her mother wants her out of her hair, and she's never been completely sure of Yamato's feelings for her. Miyu looks for a job to gain independence and then works at the job, only to find that the owner had hired her so he could try to entice her into becoming a prostitute. But Yamato, being a very mature and sensitive guy, decides it's the right time to take the next step in their relationship. | |||
26 | "Super Cop <3 Hard-Working -> Ran Kotobuki" Transliteration: "Chō Keiji <3 Bari-Bari -> Kotobuki Ran" (Japanese: 超刑事♥バリバリ→寿蘭) | September 23, 2001 | |
Ran wins a strange pillow at a raffle which can transmit thoughts to someone in their sleep. Ran gives it a try and the pillow somehow turns her into a hard-working super cop. |
In North America, the episodes were not dubbed into English, but were presented as Japanese with English subtitles.
Episode no. | Title | Original airdate | |
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27 | "Brother <3 Kichi-kichi -> Naokichi Appears!" Transliteration: "Burazā <3 Kichi-kichi -> Naokichi Kenzan!" (Japanese: ブラザー♥キチキチ→ナオキチ見参!) | September 30, 2001 | |
Tatsuki's little brother, Naoki Kuroi, is introduced. Naoki immediately develops a crush on Ran and does whatever he can to keep Tatsuki away from her. | |||
28 | "Yuya <3 Crying -> Talks About Being a Man" Transliteration: "Yūya <3 Nakunaku -> Otoko wo Kataru" (Japanese: 裕也♥ナクナク→男を語る) | October 7, 2001 | |
Yuya gives Naoki some advice about being a man after Naoki gives up and goes after Miyu. Ran loses her wallet, and Naoki tries to find it before his older brother does. | |||
29 | "Mami-rin <3 Love-Love -> Falls For Yuya" Transliteration: "Mami-rin <3 Rabu-Rabu -> Yūya ni Horeru" (Japanese: マミリン♥ラブラブ→裕也にほれる) | October 14, 2001 | |
Mami breaks up with her boyfriend, and is comforted by Yuya. Eventually, Mami begins to fall for him, only to discover he has a crush on Ran. Mami challenges Ran out of jealousy. | |||
30 | "Bukuro <3 In Circles -> Mystery of the Extension" Transliteration: "Bukuro <3 Guru Guru -> Ekusute no Nazo" (Japanese: ブクロ♥グルグル→エクステの謎) | October 21, 2001 | |
Yuya treats Mami by helping her get a Hair extension, but strangers are after it. | |||
31 | "Welcome <3 Exciting -> Grand Opening! Palm Tree" Transliteration: "Uerukamu <3 Ukiuki -> Kaiten! Pāmu Tsurī" (Japanese: ウェルカム♥ウキウキ→開店!パームツリー) | October 28, 2001 | |
Towa Himejima, a popular idol from the Shibuya district, opens up a restaurant called the Palm Tree. Hooligans mess up the place and Ran decides to take them down. | |||
32 | "Ran-pyon <3 Irritated -> A New Rival!?" Transliteration: "Ran-pyon <3 Iraira -> Arata na Raibaru!?" (Japanese: 蘭ぴょん♥イライラ→新たなライバル!?) | November 4, 2001 | |
Ran gets a call from someone threatening to destroy Miyu's cell phone if she does not stop being a gal. | |||
33 | "Kasumi <3 Pissed -> The Great Plot for Revenge!" Transliteration: "Kasumi <3 Mukamuka -> Ribenji Dai Sakusen!" (Japanese: カスミ♥ムカムカ→リベンジ大作戦!) | November 11, 2001 | |
A girl named Kasumi Tsukino wants to become the number one gal, but to do so, she must defeat Ran. She plans all sorts of schemes to take Ran down and claim Ran's title. | |||
34 | "Aya-ppe <3 Teary-Eyed -> Otohata Syndrome" Transliteration: "Aya-ppe <3 Uru-Uru -> Otohata Byō" (Japanese: 綾っぺ♥ウルウル→乙幡病) | November 18, 2001 | |
Aya meets Kazuki Katase, a friendly guy who wants to comfort her and even help her out with the upcoming culture festival. | |||
35 | "Romantic Forecast <3 Unclear -> Otohata then Katase!?" Transliteration: "Renai Yohō <3 Moyamoya -> Otohata nochi Katase!?" (Japanese: 恋愛予報♥モヤモヤ→乙幡のち片瀬!?) | November 25, 2001 | |
Katase takes it upon himself to confront Rei about his and Aya's relationship, but he too is in love with Aya. Meanwhile, Ran ends up facing Mami in a tennis tournament between two schools. | |||
36 | "Hot Springs <3 Viva Viva -> The Gal Incident in the Northern Steam Clouds" Transliteration: "Onsen <3 Biba Biba -> Kita no Yukemuri Gyaru Jiken" (Japanese: 温泉♥ビバビバ→北の湯けむりギャル事件) | December 2, 2001 | |
Maki Komine invites Ran to the Hot Springs, but Ran becomes the prime suspect in a crime there. Key animation made by T-rex anime/hentai studios | |||
37 | "Secret <3 Revealed -> Mami-rin in Danger!" Transliteration: "Himitsu <3 Barebare -> Mami-rin no Kiki!" (Japanese: 秘密♥バレバレ→マミリンの危機!) | December 9, 2001 | |
Mami must deal with her debutante reality mixing with her relationship with Yuya. Meanwhile, a hacker has screwed up the Honda family's security system, setting loose a Robodog that attacks Mami, Ran, and the gang during their "tour" of the mansion. | |||
38 | "Heart <3 Aching -> Otohata's Words" Transliteration: "Kokoro <3 Jinjin -> Otohata no Kotoba" (Japanese: ココロ♥ジンジン→乙幡の言葉) | December 16, 2001 | |
Ran is asked by Nananishi to search for a ghost that's been haunting the school. Meanwhile, Aya and Katase's relationship comes to a critical juncture when Katase wants Aya to stop wearing her dog tag accessory that symbolizes her friendship with Miyu and Ran. | |||
39 | "Christmas Eve <3 Ring-Ring -> Emergency Bell of Love" Transliteration: "Seiya <3 Rin-Rin -> Koi no Hijō Beru" (Japanese: 聖夜♥リンリン→恋の非常ベル) | December 23, 2001 | |
Ran and Tatsuki have to decide what presents to buy for each other. When Ran starts acting friendly with Rei and poses with him in a picture, Tatsuki takes this as a sign that their relationship could be over. | |||
40 | "Ran-pyon <3 Dizzy -> Becomes Sayo!?" Transliteration: "Ran-pyon <3 Kurakura -> Sayo ni Naru!?" (Japanese: 蘭ぴょん♥クラクラ→沙夜になる!?) | January 6, 2002 | |
Sayo accidentally makes her wish to be Ran come true, and the two Kotobuki sisters must try to cope with it until it wears off. | |||
41 | "Shibuya Soldier <3 Mystery -> Maru-Q Moon" Transliteration: "Shibuya Senshi <3 Nazonazo -> Maru-Kyū Mūn" (Japanese: 渋谷戦士♥ナゾナゾ→マルキュームーン) | January 13, 2002 | |
Kasumi tricks the ganguro trio by telling them that Ran's been badmouthing them. When they discover the truth they pursue Kasumi in hope of getting revenge. Kasumi finds a sailro uniform and a mask, and uses it as a disguise she calls "Maru-Q Moon" (which is a parody of Sailor Moon). Unfortunately, the disguise doesn't save her from the three girls, although the hero becomes incredibly popular. | |||
42 | "Taizo <3 Enthusiastic -> Police Training Project!" Transliteration: "Taizō <3 Norinori -> Keikan Yōsei Purojekuto!" (Japanese: 泰三♥ノリノリ→警官養成プロジェクト!) | January 20, 2002 | |
Taizo runs a police training camp. | |||
43 | "Pure Love <3 Nervous -> Rie's Love Tale" Transliteration: "Junjō <3 Mojimoji -> Rie no Koi Bana" (Japanese: 純情♥モジモジ→理恵の恋バナ) | January 27, 2002 | |
Rie Aihara takes on a part-time job, and meets her schoolmate and first crush from five years ago, Junichi Ota. | |||
44 | "Killed in the Line of Duty <3 Weeping -> Odaiba Shark's Final Day!" Transliteration: "Junshoku <3 Shikushiku -> Odaiba Shāku Saigo no Hi!" (Japanese: 殉職♥シクシク→お台場シャーク最後の日!) | February 3, 2002 | |
Sayo and Matsuda, the actor who played Detective Kudo in Odaiba Cop, are sad that Detective Kudo died in the season finale. Ran and co. try to cheer Sayo up and set the two up on a date. | |||
45 | "Signs of Love <3 Various -> Valentine's Day" Transliteration: "Koi Moyō <3 Iroiro -> Barentain Dē" (Japanese: 恋模様♥イロイロ→バレンタインデー) | February 10, 2002 | |
The girls have trouble getting chocolate across to their respective boyfriends. | |||
46 | "Clash <3 Slurp Slurp -> Ramen Battle!" Transliteration: "Gekitotsu <3 Churu Churu -> Rāmen Batoru!" (Japanese: 激突♥チュルチュル→ラーメンバトル!) | February 17, 2002 | |
A new Ramen business opens next to the Kuroi's Ramen shop, and Ran holds a competition to see which one is better. | |||
47 | "Kasumi <3 Toasty Warm -> Dream Coat" Transliteration: "Kasumi <3 Poka Poka -> Akogare no Kōto" (Japanese: カスミ♥ポカポカ→憧れのコート) | February 24, 2002 | |
Kasumi desires an old purple coat at a thrift shop because it looks like the one her super gal idol that saved her used to wear. Ran wants it too, and neither of them have the money to get it. | |||
48 | "Gal Battle <3 Fierce -> Mami-rin Finished!?" Transliteration: "Gyaru Batoru <3 Gangan -> Mami-rin Hakyoku!?" (Japanese: ギャルバトル♥ガンガン→マミリン破局!?) | March 3, 2002 | |
Mami is still convinced that Yuya likes Ran (when he really let go of that crush) and challenges Ran to a karaoke match after Yuya receives a call about it. | |||
49 | "Heartbreak <3 Painful -> Miyu's Place to Call Home" Transliteration: "Shōshin <3 Hirihiri -> Miyu no Kaeru Basho" (Japanese: 傷心♥ヒリヒリ→美由の帰る場所) | March 10, 2002 | |
Miyu tries to raise money to save her apartment with Aya's help, but things take a turn for the worse when Miyu's mother shows up. | |||
50 | "Misgivings of the Heart <3 Stirring -> Cold Spring Breeze" Transliteration: "Koi no Giwaku <3 Zawazawa -> Tsumetai Haru Kaze" (Japanese: 恋の疑惑♥ザワザワ→冷たい春風) | March 17, 2002 | |
Ran takes her finals and Miyu continues her search for a place to stay. Meanwhile, Aya and Tatsuki discover a picture of Ran and Rei together in a magazine, and question their relationships. | |||
51 | "Friendship <3 Smiles -> ID Plates of the Heart" Transliteration: "Yūjō <3 Nikoniko -> Kokoro no Ai Dī Purēto" (Japanese: 友情♥ニコニコ→心のIDプレート) | March 24, 2002 | |
Rumors continue to fly that Ran and Rei are a couple. Aya gives up being a gal, moves to the honor class and goes missing. | |||
52 | "Goodbye <3 Ran-ran -> The Skies of Shibuya Remain Unchanging" Transliteration: "Sayonara <3 Ran-ran -> Shibuya no Sora wa Kawari na" (Japanese: さよなら♥ランラン→渋谷の空は変わりな) | March 31, 2002 | |
A year has passed since the previous episode. Miyu and Yamato's relationship continues to blossom, while Aya strives to be brave when talking with Rei. Mami and Yuya seem to be hitting it off pretty well. The Junior Detectives are now the High School Detectives. Naoki is crushed that Towa is leaving, but another gal catches his attention! Everyone prepare a big party for Towa, and wait until Ran returns to start it. |
Three video games have been created by Konami. The first video game has the same title as the anime and was released on July 26, 2001. The second video game is titled Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran 2 ~Miracle -> Getting~ (超ギャルズ!寿蘭2 〜ミラクル→ゲッティング〜, Sūpā Gyaruzu! Kotobuki Ran Tsū ~Mirakuru -> Gettingu~) and was released on February 7, 2002. The third video game is titled Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran Special -> Coolmen Get You Gals Party -> (超ギャルズ!寿蘭すぺしゃる→イケメンゲッチューギャルズパーティー→, Sūpā Gyaruzu! Kotobuki Ran Supesharu -> Ikemen Getchū Gyaruzu Pātī ->) and was released on August 8, 2002.[29]
Several Gals! character make their appearances outside their series in Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo crossover manga named Shin Kochikame
T.H.E.M. Anime reviews gave the anime series five stars out of five, calling it one of the "most bright, well-animated titles to come out of fiscally-challenged Pierrot in quite some time".[30] Chris Beveridge gave the complete DVD set an overall positive review, saying it is "ten discs of excellent anime at a fantastic price point that needs to be seen, enjoyed and treasured".[31] Erin Finnegan of Anime News Network recommended the series to anyone who is a fan of hyperactivity or Shibuya street culture.[32] Bamboo Dong of Anime News Network gave the anime the complete DVD set an A for the Japanese voice acting, a B+ for the English voice acting, a B+ for story, a C for Animation, an A− for art and a B for music.[33]