---
title: "Bad Girl"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-girl-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 258000
imdb_id: "tt35652446"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Bad Girl (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-girl-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bad Girl is a 2025 anime series based on the manga written and illustrated by Nikumaru. The source material was serialized in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Carat magazine under the Manga Time KR Comics imprint starting in March 2021. The television adaptation, which debuted in July 2025, features a voice cast that includes Brittney Karbowski, Monica Rial, Luci Christian, and Katelyn Barr. The story follows Yuu Yuutani, a first-year high school student known for her perfect attendance and excellent grades. Despite her reputation as a goody-two-shoes, Yuu is infatuated with Atori Mizutori, who is described as the school's Madonna. In an attempt to capture Atori's attention, Yuu decides to abandon her academic standing and adopt the persona of a delinquent. The narrative centers on the comedic complications that arise as Yuu discovers that being a bad girl is difficult for someone with her naturally good-natured personality. The series is cataloged as a 2025 production and is also referred to by its Japanese title, Baddo Gāru.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A good girl fakes delinquency to win over her school crush."

### Why Watch
- quirky premise with comedic potential
- unique take on identity and attraction
- colorful character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- premise may feel repetitive to genre fans
- humor might not land for all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: suitable for teen audiences, mild comedic themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, school, romance, misfit, light-hearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HiDive | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Azusa Tachibana** as *Yuu Yuutani (voice)*
- **Nina Hanamiya** as *Atori Mizutori (voice)*
- **Misato Matsuoka** as *Suzu Suzukaze (voice)*
- **Miharu Hanai** as *Rura Ruriha (voice)*
- **Kaori Maeda** as *Mizuka Mizutori (voice)*
- **Lynn** as *Kiyoraka Sumiki (voice)*
- **Yui Horie** as *Maria Komari (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this show appropriate for kids?
The show is aimed at teens and up with light comedic content.

### Q: Does the main character succeed in being bad?
Yuu attempts to be bad but struggles with the role throughout.

### Q: Is there romance in the series?
Yes, the story centers on Yuu's pursuit of a romantic interest.

### Q: What genre is this show?
It's a school-based comedy with elements of romance.

### Q: Who voices the characters?
The main cast includes Brittney Karbowski, Monica Rial, Luci Christian, and Katelyn Barr.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Michael Jackson - Bad (Shortened Version) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsUXAEzaC3Q)
- [Bad Girl (TV Series 2025) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt35652446/)
- [Bad Girl (TV Series 2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35652446/)
- [Bad Girl - Dubbing Wikia - Fandom](https://dubbing.fandom.com/wiki/Bad_Girl)
- [BADGIRL TV Anime Debuts in July 2025 - Crunchyroll News](https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/1/27/badgirl-tv-anime-release-timing-cast-visual?srsltid=AfmBOorwpeIkUtj94_P0lNG9XvB-q6Qh8qm8GT8eBO6yvp5PoUBSZ8Gi)
- [Bad Girl (TV Series 2025-2025) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/258000)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*