Tomo-chan Is a Girl! 2023
“I may be tough, but I still want to hear him say "I love you."”
What is Tomo-chan Is a Girl!?
Tomo-chan Is a Girl! is a 2023 Japanese animation series that blends comedy, romance, and slice of life genres.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 5, 2023
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 2023
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 146 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 13 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
Tomo-chan Is a Girl! is a 2023 Japanese animation series that blends comedy, romance, and slice of life genres. Created by Fumita Yanagida, the show is based on a four-panel manga series originally serialized from 2015 to 2019. The television adaptation was produced by the animation studio Lay-duce and featured voice production by Crunchyroll. The series aired from January 4, 2023, to March 29, 2023. The cast includes Rie Takahashi, Kaito Ishikawa, Rina Hidaka, Ricco Fajardo, and Sally Amaki. The plot follows a tomboy named Tomo who develops a high school crush on her childhood friend, Junichiro. Despite Tomo's attempts to express her feelings and demonstrate her femininity, Junichiro remains oblivious to her romantic interest, continuing to view her only as one of the guys. The narrative centers on Tomo's persistent efforts to change his perception of her and be recognized as a romantic candidate. The series is rated TV-14 and explores the challenges of transitioning a long-standing platonic friendship into a romantic relationship.
Should you watch it?
“A determined tomboy struggles to make her oblivious childhood friend recognize her as a romantic interest.”
- Engaging dynamic between the tomboy protagonist and her dense childhood friend
- Humorous exploration of high school social dynamics and romantic misunderstandings
- Adaptation of a popular four-panel manga series by Fumita Yanagida
- The central romantic conflict relies heavily on the protagonist's love interest remaining oblivious to her advances
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted romantic comedies centered on high school friendships and evolving relationships.
This series features a comedic tone with a steady, character-driven pace and is rated TV-14.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 I Want to Be Seen as a Girl! Mytharc Jan 5, 2023
- E2 Tomo's Skirt / The School Idol Core Jan 12, 2023
- E3 Best Bud's Secret / Let's Go on a Date! Core Jan 19, 2023
- E4 The Reason for Her Smile / I Want to Be Playful Like a Girl / Heroes Fall a Lot Mytharc Jan 26, 2023
- E5 The Girls of the Olston Family / A Feeling I Won't Give Up / Heart-Pounding! A Gaming Overnighter Core Feb 2, 2023
- E6 Birthday Present / Burn Up! The Ball Sports Tournament Core Feb 9, 2023
- E7 Junichiro's Promise / When Tomo Puts On a Swimsuit... Core Feb 16, 2023
- E8 The Night of the Summer Festival / The Distance Between Them Core Feb 23, 2023
- E9 The Angel's True Face Core Mar 2, 2023
- E10 How the Contest Ends / To Stay Best Friends... Core Mar 9, 2023
- E11 My First Part-Time Job / The Abandoned Cinderella Core Mar 16, 2023
- E12 Goodbye, Best Friend Mytharc Mar 23, 2023
- E13 To Stay by Your Side... Mytharc Mar 30, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Tomo-chan Is a Girl?
The series is available for streaming through Crunchyroll.
Is this series worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy character-focused romantic comedies with a focus on high school dynamics.
How long does it take to binge the series?
The series aired from January 4, 2023, to March 29, 2023, consisting of a single season.
Are there any essential episodes to watch?
The series follows a continuous narrative arc, so viewing the episodes in order is recommended to follow the development of Tomo and Junichiro's relationship.
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