A-Girl

A-Girl / A-Girl [エー・ガール]
A-Girl
Genres: Music, Romance, School, Shoujo
Themes: Music, School
Demographics: Shoujo
Studios: Madhouse
Producers: Arts Pro, Shueisha
Rating: 5.56 / 10
Rank: #12234
Popularity: #9385
Users Listed: 4,663
Users Scored: 2,108
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/08/2022
Aired: September 24, 1993 (Summer)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

Following a fire that displaces her and her older sister, high school student Mariko finds their lives unexpectedly intertwined with the household of their new landlord. The move introduces Mariko to Natsume, the landlord’s strikingly handsome son who works as a model. A connection quickly forms between them, blossoming into a romantic relationship. However, this budding romance is challenged by revelations regarding Natsume's other relationships, leading to heartbreak and separation. The narrative explores themes of first love, navigating complex emotional landscapes, and the bittersweet nature of chance encounters. The anime presents its story with minimal dialogue, relying instead on evocative visuals and a unique musical score featuring English vocals performed over Japanese pop compositions, reminiscent of classic silent film storytelling techniques.

Characters:

  • Mariko (Main)
  • Natsume (Main)
  • Mayu (Supporting)

Staff:

  • Maruyama, Masao (Producer)
  • Kousaka, Kitarou (Director, Character Design, Animation Director)
  • Fujita, Shigeru (Key Animation)
  • Hamada, Kunihiko (In-Between Animation)
  • Kobayashi, Osamu (In-Between Animation)
  • Kuramochi, Fusako (Original Creator)
  • Niidome, Toshiya (Key Animation)
  • Okada, Tooru (Music)
  • SEIKA (Inserted Song Performance)
  • Sakurai, Kunihiko (Key Animation)
  • Satou, Yuuzou (Key Animation)
  • Sekino, Masahiro (Key Animation)
  • Shimizu, Hiroshi (Key Animation)
  • Soeta, Kazuhiro (Key Animation)
  • Terauchi, Satoshi (Editing)
  • Urahata, Tatsuhiko (Setting)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • A-Girl (manga - Adaptation)