Back Street Girls: Gokudolls
Back Street Girls: Gokudols / Back Street Girls -ゴクドルズ / Back Street Girls: Washira Idol Hajimemashita. / Gokudols
| Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Gag Humor, Magical Sex Shift, Organized Crime, Seinen, Workplace | |
| Themes: Gag Humor, Magical Sex Shift, Organized Crime, Workplace | |
| Studios: J.C.Staff | |
| Producers: Kodansha, Toei Video | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Demographics: Seinen | |
| Type: tv | |
| Rating: 6.98 / 10 | |
| Rank: #4559 | |
| Popularity: #1583 | |
| Users Listed: 165,020 | |
| Users Scored: 85,513 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 08/21/2024 | |
| Aired: July 4, 2018 – September 5, 2018 (Summer) | |
| Episodes: 10 | |
| Broadcast: Wednesday at 01:00 (JST) |
Synopsis:
Facing dire consequences after a professional failure, three yakuza members are offered an extreme alternative: a complete transformation into female pop idols. Forced through rigorous training and extensive psychological conditioning, Kentarou, Ryou, and Kazuhiko are reborn as Airi, Chika, and Mari, debuting as the idol group The Goku Dolls.
The series explores their struggle to reconcile their ingrained yakuza instincts with the demands of the idol world. Under the guidance of the renowned manager Mandarin Kinoshita, they navigate the cutthroat entertainment industry while battling internal conflicts and external pressures. The story examines themes of identity, forced transformation, and the unexpected bonds formed through shared adversity, all set against the backdrop of Japan's vibrant idol culture. The narrative offers a nuanced look at ambition, loyalty, and finding purpose in unconventional circumstances.
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News:
- Summer 2018 Preview (06/30/2018)
- 'Back Street Girls' Reveals Main Staff, Visual (04/20/2018)
- Manga 'Back Street Girls' Gets TV Anime Adaptation (12/02/2017)
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- Back Street Girls (manga - Adaptation)