Hajimete no Gal: Hajimete no Bunkasai

My First Girlfriend is a Gal: My First Cultural Festival / はじめてのギャル はじめての文化祭 / Hajimete no Gyaru / Hajimete no Gal OVA / Hajimete no Gal Episode 11
Hajimete no Gal: Hajimete no Bunkasai
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School, Shounen
Themes: Harem, School
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: NAZ
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 6.46 / 10
Rank: #7518
Popularity: #2701
Users Listed: 76,751
Users Scored: 37,268
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/19/2022
Aired: December 26, 2017 (Fall)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

The vibrant atmosphere of a school festival provides the backdrop for a quiet connection between Junichi Hashiba and Yukana Yame, who share duties at their class cafe. A local legend surfaces regarding the festival's concluding dance – a shared final dance promising enduring affection. This rumor unexpectedly draws unwanted attention, with classmates attempting to subtly undermine the budding relationship between Junichi and Yukana. The narrative explores the delicate balance of personal desires, peer pressure, and the potential for fate to influence human connection. The series unfolds with understated charm, focusing on the subtle emotional shifts within the characters as they navigate this unexpected social challenge, prompting reflection on the significance of shared moments and the power of perceived destiny.

Trailer:

Characters:

  • Fujinoki, Nene (Main) - Voice Actors: Bautz, Julia, Ogura, Yui, Lauda, Brittany
  • Hashiba, Junichi (Main) - Voice Actors: Asanuma, Shintaro, Mayer, Felix, Saab, Alejandro
  • Yame, Yukana (Main) - Voice Actors: Nagaku, Yuki, Ewelina, Anna, Marchi, Jamie
  • Honjou, Ranko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Dietz, Janina, Kitamura, Eri, Garrett, Morgan
  • Ishida, Keigo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Frerich, Peter, Akabane, Kenji, Browning, Jacob
  • Kashii, Yui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Strasburger, Patricia, Taketatsu, Ayana, Viktorin, Alison
  • Kobayakawa, Minoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Griegel, Sebastian, Shiraishi, Minoru, George, Cris
  • Sakamoto, Shinpei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hohm, Leonard, Toyonaga, Toshiyuki, Smeaton, Brad
  • Shiina, Kokoro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hara, Natsuko, Markiefka, Angelina, Thorne, Annabel
  • Uesaka, Ayumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aranami, Kazusa, Laus, Zina, Sutton, Kristin

Staff:

  • Furukawa, Hiroyuki (Director, Character Design)
  • Iwanaga, Daiji (Episode Director)
  • Momose, Yuuichirou (Script, Series Composition)
  • Satou, Tatsuo (Storyboard)
  • Shikura, Chiyomaru (Theme Song Composition)
  • Hattori, Ichirou (Animation Director)
  • Ishibashi, Yukie (Animation Director)
  • Kitayama, Shuuichi (Animation Director)
  • Masuda, Toshihiko (Key Animation)
  • Mori, Etsuhito (Animation Director)
  • Mutsuda, Satoshi (Animation Director)
  • Nishima, Takafumi (Background Art)
  • Nishimichi, Takuya (Animation Director)
  • Ogawa, Yuuki (Assistant Director)
  • Ohno, Tsutomu (Animation Director)
  • Ootsuka, Yae (Chief Animation Director)
  • Sakurai, Takurou (Animation Director)
  • Satake, Hideyuki (Key Animation)
  • Takechi, Toshimitsu (Assistant Animation Director)
  • Terao, Kenji (Chief Animation Director)
  • Trosko, Dave (ADR Director)
  • Ueno, Meguru (Original Creator)
  • Yoshida, Wakako (Animation Director)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Hajimete no Gal (anime - Prequel)
  • Hajimete no Gal (manga - Adaptation)