The upcoming anime adaptation of Nikumaru’s “Bad Girl” manga is gearing up for its July 5 premiere, and fans are getting a taste of what’s to come with a newly released main promotional video. The video not only reveals the debut date but also introduces the opening theme song, “Super Big Love!” performed by Tenrogun.
A “Super Big Love!” Anthem
Tenrogun is a special unit formed by the anime’s main voice cast:
- Azusa Tachibana (Yū Yutani)
- Niina Hanamiya (Atori Mizutori)
- Misato Matsuoka (Suzu Suzukaze)
- Miharu Hanai (Rura Ruriha)
Their energetic performance of “Super Big Love!” sets the stage for the series’ lighthearted and comedic tone. It’s the perfect blend of pop and anime enthusiasm.
Premiere Details
“Bad Girl” will first be available on streaming services such as:
- Amazon Prime Video
- DMM TV
- ABEMA
The streaming debut is scheduled for July 5 at 24:00 (effectively July 6 at 12:00 a.m. JST).
Following the streaming release, the anime will premiere on television on:
- Tokyo MX
- BS11
The television broadcast will begin on July 5 at 25:00 (effectively July 6 at 1:00 a.m. JST).
Additional broadcasts will follow on:
- RCC Chugoku Broadcasting
- HTB Hokkaido TV
- AT-X
For North American fans, HIDIVE will be streaming the anime and will host a special premiere at Anime Expo on July 4.
New Cast Member
Adding to the excitement, Yui Horie has been announced as the voice of Maria Komari, a kindergartener with strong opinions. Horie encourages fans to support the “cute and reliable Maria.”
The Story
“Bad Girl” is a school comedy centered around Yū Yutani, a first-year high school student who appears intimidating but is genuinely kind. She develops a crush on Atori Mizutori, the school’s disciplinary committee chairman, and decides to adopt a delinquent persona to get her attention. The series explores Yu’s humorous attempts to transform herself.
Production Team
The anime is being brought to life by a talented team:
- Director: Takeshi Furuta ( Shaman King (2021))
- Series Composition: Shoji Yonemura (Pokémon, Fairy Tail)
- Character Design: Yūki Morimoto
- Director: Joji Furuta
- Prop Design: Yuji Shibata
- Art Director: Rei Kato
- Art Setting: Ken Kawai
- Color Design: Hitomi Sano
- Cinematography Director: Atsushi Iwasaki
- Editing: Kumiko Sakamoto
- Sound Director: Takeshi Takadera
- Music: Arisa Okehazama
- Music Production: King Records
- Animation Producer: Hiroshi Iijima
- Animation Studio: Bridge
Cast
The cast includes:
- Azusa Tachibana as Yū Yutani
- Niina Hanamiya as Atori Mizutori
- Misato Matsuoka as Suzu Suzukaze
- Miharu Hanai as Rura Ruriha
- Kaori Maeda as Mizuka Mizutori
- Lynn as Kiyoraka Sumiki
- Yui Horie as Maria Komari
Manga Origins
“Bad Girl” began as a four-panel comedy manga by Nikumaru, serialized in Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara Carat since March 2021. As of July 2024, four volumes have been released.
Themes and Tone
The anime explores themes of:
- Self-discovery
- Crushes and infatuation
- The contrast between appearance and reality
- Humor in everyday high school life
The tone is lighthearted and comedic, focusing on Yu’s silly antics and the interactions between the characters.
Additional Updates
Lyric Promo Video
A lyric promotional video featuring the song “Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (Tōkō-hen)” was previously released, highlighting the character Yū Yutani and the formation of the character song unit “Tenrōgun.”
Character Trailers
Character trailers have been released, focusing on Yu Yutani and Suzu Suzukaze, offering a closer look at their personalities and relationships.
With its engaging story, vibrant characters, and catchy theme song, “Bad Girl” is shaping up to be a must-watch anime this summer.
