Super GALS! 2001
What is Super GALS!?
Super GALS! is a television series centered on the life of a young woman named Ran Kotobuki.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 1, 2001
- Last aired
- Mar 31, 2002
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 52 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Super GALS! is a television series centered on the life of a young woman named Ran Kotobuki. As a resident of Shibuya, Ran is known for her interest in designer clothing, makeup, and manicured nails. Despite her focus on fashion, karaoke, and shopping, she balances these interests with the demands of her schoolwork. Ran maintains a unique family background, as she is the daughter of a family of police officers. This upbringing influences her perspective, as she is prepared to intervene if she perceives trouble occurring within her neighborhood. Alongside her friends, Ran navigates the daily challenges of life in Shibuya while striving to become one of the most famous Gals in history. The narrative follows the group as they attempt to protect the streets of their town while simultaneously managing their personal interests and social lives. The series depicts the intersection of youth culture and the responsibilities Ran faces due to her family history and her commitment to her community.
Should you watch it?
“Trendy Shibuya teen battles trouble while chasing fashion fame.”
- Stylish visual design
- Humorous teen antics
- Lighthearted action
- Repetitive episode structure
- Limited character depth
Watch it if you enjoy upbeat fashion‑centric comedy with light action.
The series is PG, featuring mild cartoon conflict and comedic situations suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 52 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The World's Greatest Gal ♥ Go! Go! → Ran Kotobuki Apr 1, 2001
- E2 Phone Tag Gets Chilling! ♥ Shibuya is Thrilling! → The Great Dragnet Apr 8, 2001
- E3 A Girl's Feelings ♥ Hearts Reeling → Red Streak Or Not, Miyu's Taken! Apr 15, 2001
- E4 Have Got? ♥ Have Not? → Luck With Guys? Apr 22, 2001
- E5 Fresh Start? ♥ Broken Heart? → Is It Over With Aya?! Apr 29, 2001
- E6 GALS Rule the Pool ♥ Too Cool! → Junior Detectives! May 6, 2001
- E7 A Black Shadow ♥ Creeping Up Behind Her → Miyu is a Target! May 13, 2001
- E8 A GAL's Heart ♥ A Guilty Heart → Miyu's Past Catches Up! May 20, 2001
- E9 Memories ♥ Tearful Memories → Sayo's Been Kidnapped? May 27, 2001
- E10 Second-Place Yuya? ♥ He's First-Place Nervous! → A Rival Appears! Jun 3, 2001
- E11 Chris-Crossing Shibuya ♥ Fun! Fun! → It's a Grand Prix Jun 10, 2001
- E12 A Promise Kept! ♥ Bye-bye! → Kendo Girl! Jun 17, 2001
- E13 Super Debutante! ♥ Super Goody-Goody → Ran Kotobuki! Jun 24, 2001
- E14 Meet Maki! ♥ The Shiny, New → First Year GAL! Jul 1, 2001
- E15 Cold Revenge? ♥ It's Burning Hot! → Snowboard Battle! Jul 8, 2001
- E16 Dappled Sunlight ♥ Sparkling Away → A Romantic Anniversary! Jul 15, 2001
- E17 Feelings of Love ♥ Start Wavering! → Aya Confesses?! Jul 22, 2001
- E18 Odaiba Excitement! ♥ Crackling Action! → The Great Final Battle! Jul 29, 2001
- E19 The Sun ♥ Sun Sun → Summer Girl! Aug 5, 2001
- E20 Dreamy-Eyed ♥ Mami → Her First Love! Aug 12, 2001
- E21 It's Certain Victory ♥ Go! Go! → Sports Fest! Aug 19, 2001
- E22 High School Culture Fest ♥ Para Para → Meisho Queen! Aug 26, 2001
- E23 Tear It Off! ♥ Rip, Rip! → Teacher's Golden Image! Sep 2, 2001
- E24 Off To Machida ♥ The Monkey Leaves → Tatsukichi Gets Dumped?! Sep 9, 2001
- E25 Yamato ♥ Dead Serious → Yamato Proposes?! Sep 16, 2001
- E26 Hard Working ♥ Super Cop → Ran Kotobuki! Sep 23, 2001
- E27 Brother ♥ Kichi-kichi → Naokichi Appears! Sep 30, 2001
- E28 Yuya ♥ Crying → Talks About Being A Man Oct 7, 2001
- E29 Mami-rin ♥ Lovey-Dovey → Falls For Yuya Oct 14, 2001
- E30 Bukuro ♥ In Circles → Mystery of the Extension Oct 21, 2001
- E31 Welcome ♥ Exciting → Palm Tree Grand Opening! Oct 28, 2001
- E32 Ran-pyon ♥ Irritated → A New Rival?! Nov 4, 2001
- E33 Kasumi ♥ Pissed → The Great Plot For Revenge Nov 11, 2001
- E34 Aya-ppe ♥ Teary-Eyed → Otahata Syndrome Nov 18, 2001
- E35 Romantic Forecast ♥ Unclear → Otahata and then Katase?! Nov 25, 2001
- E36 Hot Springs ♥ Viva Viva → The GAL Incident in the Northern Steam Clouds Dec 2, 2001
- E37 Secret ♥ Revealed → Mami-rin in Danger! Dec 9, 2001
- E38 Heart ♥ Aching → Otahata's Words Dec 16, 2001
- E39 Christmas Eve ♥ Jingle-Jingle → Emergency Bell of Love Dec 23, 2001
- E40 Ran-pyon ♥ Dizzy → Becomes Sayo?! Jan 6, 2002
- E41 Shibuya Soldier ♥ Mystery → Maru-Q Moon Jan 13, 2002
- E42 Taizo ♥ Enthusiastic → Police Training Project! Jan 20, 2002
- E43 Pure Love ♥ Nervous → Rie's Love Tale Jan 27, 2002
- E44 Killed In the Line of Duty ♥ Weeping → Odaiba Shark's Final Day! Feb 3, 2002
- E45 Signs of Love ♥ Various → Valentine's Day Feb 10, 2002
- E46 Clash ♥ Slurp Slurp → Ramen Battle! Feb 17, 2002
- E47 Kasumi ♥ Toasty Warm → Her Dream Coat Feb 24, 2002
- E48 GAL Battle ♥ Fierce → Mami-rin Finished?! Mar 3, 2002
- E49 Heartbreak ♥ Painful → Miyu's Place to Call Home Mar 10, 2002
- E50 Misgivings of the Heart ♥ Stirring → Spring Breeze Mar 17, 2002
- E51 Friendship ♥ Smiles → ID Tags of the Heart Mar 24, 2002
- E52 Goodbye ♥ Ran-ran → The Skies of Shibuya Remain Unchanging Mar 31, 2002
Frequently asked questions
When did Super GALS! first air?
It premiered in 2001.
What is the series’ rating?
It is rated PG.
Where is the story set?
The story takes place in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Ran Kotobuki, a fashion‑forward Shibuya teen.
Is there any violence?
The show includes mild cartoonish action that is appropriate for a PG audience.