---
title: "My First Girlfriend Is a Gal"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-first-girlfriend-is-a-gal-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 72296
imdb_id: "tt6538106"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 10
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 419
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# My First Girlfriend Is a Gal (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-first-girlfriend-is-a-gal-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My First Girlfriend Is a Gal is a television series that premiered in 2017. The series is based on a manga by Meguru Ueno and has been adapted into an anime. A new school term begins, and the main character Hashiba Jun'ichi is distressed about being a virgin. He asks his classmate Yukana out, and she agrees to date him. The series follows the relationship between Jun'ichi and Yukana, who is described as a fashionista, and explores their interactions. The anime is classified as animation and comedy, and it has been released with a TV-MA rating. The series has been listed on various platforms, including The Movie Database and IMDb, and has been described as a story about a relationship between a nerd and a fashionista. The manga series by Meguru Ueno has been serialized in Monthly Shōnen Ace since November 2015.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A desperate high school student asks his classmate out to lose his virginity and surprisingly succeeds."

### Why Watch
- relatable social anxiety
- unexpected romantic premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- premise relies on social stereotypes
- situational comedy may feel repetitive
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains suggestive themes and humor typical of the high school romantic comedy genre.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, comedic, lighthearted, school-life

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 10
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (30%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 7 (70%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shintaro Asanuma** as *Junichi Hashiba (voice)*
- **Yuki Nagaku** as *Yukana Yame (voice)*
- **Eri Kitamura** as *Ranko Honjo (voice)*
- **Ayana Taketatsu** as *Yui Kashii (voice)*
- **Yui Ogura** as *Nene Fujinoki (voice)*
- **Toshiyuki Toyonaga** as *Shinpei Sakamoto (voice)*
- **Kenji Akabane** as *Keigo Ishida (voice)*
- **Minoru Shiraishi** as *Minoru Kobayakawa (voice)*
- **Kazusa Aranami** as *Ayumi Uesaka (voice)*
- **Natsuko Hara** as *Kokoro Shiina (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the series?
The story follows Jun'ichi, who attempts to lose his virginity by asking a popular classmate named Yukana to date him.

### Q: Does Yukana agree to date him?
Yes, she unexpectedly agrees to his request.

### Q: What is Jun'ichi's main motivation?
He is distressed about being a virgin and wants to graduate from that status.

### Q: Who encourages Jun'ichi to ask a gal out?
His friends suggest that kowtowing to a gal is the easiest way to lose his virginity.

### Q: When does the story take place?
The events begin at the start of a new school term.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My First Girlfriend Is a Gal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/72296)
- [My First Girlfriend Is a Gal (TV Mini Series 2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6538106/)
- [My First Girlfriend Is a Gal (TV Series 2017-2017) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/72296/cast)
- [My First Girlfriend is a Gal - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/my-first-girlfriend-is-a-gal/cast/1000781600/)
- [My First Girlfriend Is a Gal - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_First_Girlfriend_Is_a_Gal)
- [My First Girlfriend Is a Gal (2017) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/my-first-girlfriend-is-a-gal/gCsE8AplmvfEy3xyLxkwe2/credits/)

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