Super GALS! Ran Kotobuki - Super Girls! Ran Kotobuki - ■ Public Media TV anime series ■ Original Media comics ■ Broadcast period April 1, 2001 - March 31, 2002 ■Broadcasting station Broadcast: TV Tokyo ■Frequencies half an hour ■ Number of Episodes Episode 52 ■Original Story・Original story by Mihona Fujii Published by Shueisha's "Ribon Mascot Comics" ■ Director Director: Tsuneo Kobayashi ■ Production Studio Pierrot, TV Tokyo ■Works ©Mihona Fujii/Shueisha, TV Tokyo, GALS! Project 2001 ■ Story Ran Kotobuki is a high school student attending Ohtori Minami High School. In Shibuya, the fashionable and hot city that teens all over Japan aspire to be, she is the "number one gal in Shibuya," as everyone acknowledges.
Ran was born into a family of police officers, and both her parents and brother are also police officers, but she spends her days hanging out in Shibuya, dressed in the latest fashions and with her phone in hand. But that's her policy. "Play to the fullest every day!"... that's her golden rule! She hates stuffy things and things that are forced upon her. Everyone is drawn to her charm and falls in love with her.
Ran's brother Yamato's girlfriend and classmate Yamasaki Miyu, the honor student but clumsy Hoshino Aya, the handsome but silent and cool Otohata Rei, Asou Yuya who is in love with Ran, and Kuroi Tatsuki who suddenly appeared and became Ran's boyfriend. There is love, friendship, and incidents. A new story begins today in Shibuya with Ran and them at the center. ■Cast Ran Kotobuki/Megumi Toyoguchi/Miyu Yamasaki/Haruna Ikezawa/Aya Hoshino/Koma Ichimura/Rei Otohata/Hiroshi Kamiya/Yuya Asou/Kenichi Suzumura ■ Main staff・Original story: Mihona Fujii (published by Shueisha's "Ribon Mascot Comics")
Director: Tsuneo Kobayashi Series Composition: Masashi Kubota Character Design: Yuko Kusumoto, Hiroto Tanaka Art Director: Junichi Azuma Director of Photography: Naohisa Hiijima Music: Hikaru Nanase Production: TV Tokyo, Pierrot ■ Main Characters Ran Kotobuki Ran Kotobuki is a 16-year-old high school girl who attends Otori Minami High School. She is a symbol of Shibuya's gal culture, known for her fashion sense and free-spirited personality. Her family has been police officers for generations, and while she herself has been influenced by them, she has chosen to follow her own path. Ran's policy is to "play to the fullest every day," and her actions are always based on that belief. Her charm attracts the people around her, and she has the power to create many friends and lovers.
・Yamasaki Miyu Yamasaki Miyu is the girlfriend of Ran's older brother Yamato and also a classmate of Ran's. She is kind, considerate, and a good understanding person for Ran. Miyu is influenced by Ran's free-spirited way of life, but she continues to search for her own path. Her presence is an important support for Ran and forms an important part of the story.
・Aya Hoshino Aya Hoshino is an honor student but has a clumsy personality. She is Ran's friend, and while she is surprised by her behavior, they grow together. Aya struggles to break out of her shell and learns a lot through her friendship with Ran. Her growth is one of the moving elements of the story.
・Otohata ReiOtohata Rei is a handsome and cool high school boy. He is quiet, but has a kind heart. He is Ran's friend, and while he is influenced by her actions, he follows his own path. Rei's presence brings a new perspective to the people around Ran, adding depth to the story.
・Yuya Aso Yuya Aso is a high school boy who is crazy about Ran. He loves her deeply, and even though he is often at the mercy of her actions, he continues to support her. Yuya's pure love touches Ran's heart and enriches the romance element of the story. ■Subtitle・1/ The Great Gal - Ikeike → Kotobuki Ran ・2/ Shibuya - Harahara → Daisousasen ・3/ Onnagokoro - Dokidoki → Red Mesh ・4/ Aru Aru? Nainai? → Otoko no Uranai?
5/ Heart shattered → Breaking ties with Aya!?
6/Pool Excitement → Detective Chubo!
7/ Black Shadow - Hitahita → Miyu is targeted 8/ Heart - Tingling → Miyu's past 9/ Memories - In tatters → Saya is kidnapped?
10/Yuya is nervous → A rival appears!
・11/ Shibuya Crossing・Chikichiki→Grand Prix・12/ Promise・Bye-Bye→Kendo Girl・13/ Super Lady・BuriBuri→Kotobuki Ran・14/ Maki・Pikapika→Gyaru First Year!
・15/ Revenge Burning → Snowboarding Battle ・16/ Sunlight Shining → Romantic Anniversary ・17/ Love Heart Swaying → Aya Confesses!?
・18/Odaiba・Bachi Bachi → Big Battle!
・19／Sunny/Sunny → Summer Woman!
20/ Mamirin Melomelo → First love 21/ Sure Victory Go Go → Sports Festival 22/ School Festival Parapara → Meisho Queen 23/ Peel Off Very Very → Teacher's Plating 24/ To Machida Saru Leaves → Tatsuki's heartbroken!?
・25/Yamato・Seriously→Proposal!?
・26/Super Detective Baribari → Ran Kotobuki ・27/Brother Kichikichi → Naokichi appears!
・28/ Yuya・Nakunaku→Talking about men・29/ Mamirin・Lovey-dovey→Falls in love with Yuya・30/ Bukuro・Guruguru→The mystery of the extensions・31/ Welcome・Excited→Opening! Palm Tree・32/ Ranpyon・Irritated→A new rival!?
33/Kasumi - Disgusted -> Revenge Plan!
・34/Ayappe・Tearful → Otohata Disease ・35/Love Forecast・Fuzzy → Otohata then Katase!?
・36/Hot Springs Viva Viva → The Northern Steam Gal Incident ・37/Secret Revealed → Mamirin's Crisis!
・38/Kokoro Jinjin → Otohata's words ・39/Holy Night Linlin → Emergency bell of love ・40/Ranpyon Kurakura → Becoming Saya!?
・41/Shibuya Warrior ・Nazo Nazo → Marukyu Moon ・42/Taizou ・Norinori → Police Officer Training Project!
・43/Innocent・Fidgety→Rie's love story ・44/Death in the line of duty・Sob sob→The last day of Odaiba Shark!
・45/Love Stories・Iroiro→Valentine's Day ・46/Clash・Churuchuru→Ramen Battle!
・47/Kasumi Pokapoka → Coveted Coat ・48/Gal Battle Gangan → Mamirin breaks up!?
・49/Heartbroken・Hirihiri→Miyu's home ・50/Love doubts・Rumbling→Cold spring breeze ・51/Friendship・Smiling→ID plate of the heart ・52/Goodbye・Run Run→The sky of Shibuya remains the same ■ Theme songs and music・OP1
・Ai☆i☆tsu・Lyrics/Kana・Composition/Kana・Arrangement/Akio Noyama・Singer/dicot
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・I want to hug you・Lyrics: Ikuno Takagi・Composition: Isao Yoshida・Arrangement: Isao Yoshida・Singer: Jungle Smile ■ Review "Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran" is a TV anime series that aired from 2001 to 2002 and is based on the manga of the same name by Mihona Fujii. The series is set in Shibuya and depicts the youth of the free-spirited gal Kotobuki Ran and her friends. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this series.
First, let me touch on the charm of the character Kotobuki Ran. She is a gal with an excellent sense of fashion who lives a free-spirited life. Her policy of "enjoying every day to the fullest" leaves a strong impression on viewers, and through her words and actions, viewers can feel the brilliance and freedom of youth. Also, the fact that her family have been police officers for generations adds depth to her character. While she herself is influenced by them, her attitude of walking her own path will resonate with many viewers.
Next, let's talk about the development of the story. Each episode depicts the growth of Kotobuki Ran and her friends, incorporating various elements such as romance, friendship, and incidents. In particular, the relationships with characters such as Yamasaki Miyu, the girlfriend of Kotobuki Ran's older brother Yamato, Hoshino Aya, an honor student but clumsy, Otohata Rei, a handsome but cool man, and Asou Yuya, who is in love with Kotobuki Ran, enrich the story. Through her interactions with these characters, Kotobuki Ran herself is shown growing, which is very moving for the viewers.
The subtitles for each episode are also unique, helping to draw the viewer's interest. For example, "The Great Gal → Kotobuki Ran" and "Shibuya Hara Hara → Daisousasen" briefly describe the content of each episode while making the viewer look forward to the next development. These subtitles are an important element in creating the atmosphere of the show.
Furthermore, I would like to touch on the music. The opening theme, "Ai☆i☆tsu," is sung by dicot and plays an important role in livening up the atmosphere of the work. The ending theme, "Dakishimetai," is sung by Jungle Smile and moves the audience. Both songs reflect the theme of the work and the feelings of the characters, and resonate with the audience.
The production staff is also a gathering of professionals from various fields, including director Tsuneo Kobayashi, series composer Masashi Kubota, character designers Yuko Kusumoto and Hiroto Tanaka, art director Junichi Azuma, cinematographer Naohisa Hiijima, and music composer Hikaru Nanase. The combined efforts of these staff members have resulted in a highly polished work.
Finally, I would like to mention some points that I would like to recommend this work to you. "Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran" is a work that allows you to feel the brilliance and freedom of youth, and has many elements that teenagers in particular can empathize with. It also moves the viewer through the growth of each character and the changes in their relationships. Furthermore, the unique subtitles and music also enhance the appeal of the work. I would encourage you to watch this work and experience the youth of Kotobuki Ran and her friends. ■Recommendation "Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran" is a very attractive youth anime. In particular, the story of the character of the free-spirited gal Kotobuki Ran and the growth and relationships of her friends will move viewers. Also, don't miss the unique subtitles of each episode and the music that enhances the atmosphere of the work. We hope you will watch this work and experience the youth of Kotobuki Ran and her friends. |
