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    Kyouryuu Shoujo Gauko

    Dino Girl Gauko / 恐竜少女ガウ子
    Kyouryuu Shoujo Gauko
    Genres: Comedy, Super Power
    Themes: Super Power
    Studios: Ascension
    Rating: 6.34 / 10
    Rank: #8184
    Popularity: #11548
    Users Listed: 2,426
    Users Scored: 1,219
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 03/06/2022
    Aired: November 22, 2019 (Fall)
    Type: ona
    Source: original
    Age Rating: G
    Episodes: 20

    Synopsis:

    Set against the backdrop of modern Japan, this series centers on Naoko Watanabe, a seemingly ordinary middle school student grappling with an extraordinary secret. Naoko experiences unpredictable transformations linked to her emotional state; intense feelings trigger a metamorphosis into Gauko, a powerful being resembling a dinosaur. The narrative explores themes of self-acceptance and managing inner turmoil as Naoko navigates the challenges of adolescence alongside her unique abilities. The story blends everyday life with fantastical elements, offering a nuanced portrayal of identity and the complexities of emotional control. It examines how individuals reconcile internal struggles with external perceptions, often finding unexpected strength in their vulnerabilities. The series presents a thoughtful examination of personal power and its impact on relationships and daily existence.

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    Characters:

    • Watanabe, Naoko (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsui, Naoko, Marques, Jussara, Marteddu, Agnese, Méline, Maeva, Lobo, Ana, Boettger, Corina, Peña, Laura
    • Bibilian (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Hiroshi
    • Erika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Harlacher, Erika, Lemineur, Cindy, Feria, Sara, Yun, Seung-Hui
    • Gatashi Penguin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lemineur, Cindy
    • Hailey, Tomoyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Giudice, Michelle, Chuujou, Tomoyo, Post, Laura, Combes, Caroline, Cerullo, Mariagrazia, Reidies, Daniela, Yun, Seung-Hui
    • Hiraga, Gengoro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shibata, Hidekatsu
    • Hiraga, Toshio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Zeiger, Christian, Hattori, Sounosuke, Andreatto, Rodrigo, Bonnasseau, Vincent, Nam, Doh Hyeong
    • Hosoi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Costantini, Matteo
    • Kana (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sands, Tara, Keplmair, Tatiane, Saltarelli, Joy, Legendre-Herda, Céline
    • Karen (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lemineur, Cindy
    • Kinpika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mello, Vitor, Mashiba, Mari, Cazares, Alex, Bernal, Alberto, Bonnasseau, Vincent
    • Leonard (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Frenchel, Vivian, Solís, Nallely, Cohen, Lin, Legendre-Herda, Céline
    • Lisa, Babu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bullara, Fernanda, de Luis, Noelia
    • Mr. R3 (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Silverstein, Keith, Mendiola, Roberto, Nam, Doh Hyeong
    • Mucchan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: de Brito, Giulia, Sheh, Stephanie, Lemineur, Cindy
    • Naoko's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Viggiani, Orlando, Chafurin, Conenna, Ezio, Mayén, Alejandro, Swindle, Christopher
    • Naoko's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: D'Amico, Emanuela, Koujiro, Chie, Carli, Cláudia, Taylor, Julie Ann
    • Ninja-kun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Harlacher, Erika, Stollberg, Dirk, Bonnasseau, Vincent, Argota, Marta
    • Saito, Keisuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lucindo, Fábio, Crisari, Simone, Diskin, Benjamin
    • Sawa-neh (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cazares, Alex, Trotta, Irene
    • Tomomin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Keller, Patrick
    • Yamada, Takashi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraishi, Ryouko, Volpato, Lipe, Polidori, Alex
    • Yuria (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Alencar, Bianca
    • Yuririn (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Porto, Luiza, Combes, Caroline, Cohen, Lin, Pollow, Peggy

    Staff:

    • Simone, Jamie (Producer)
    • Shigino, Akira (Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Original Creator)
    • Nagasaki, Yukio (Sound Director)
    • Nakagawa, Satoshi (Episode Director)
    • Oonishi, Keisuke (Episode Director)
    • Shinohara, Parako (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Shimizu, Higashi (Script)
    • Garcia, Roberto (Theme Song Performance)
    • Beretta, Barbara (ADR Director)
    • Fujimoto, Michiko (Editing)
    • Hasegawa, Kazuo (Key Animation)
    • Kamura, Hiroyuki (Key Animation, Animation Director)
    • Kouzuki, Yousuke (Key Animation)
    • Kurihara, Motoki (Key Animation)
    • Lee, Ju-hyeon (Key Animation)
    • Marques, Jussara (ADR Director)
    • Maruyama, Kaede (Key Animation)
    • Morinaka, Masaharu (Key Animation)
    • Morio, Maki (Art Director)
    • Nakayama, Kazuko (Animation Director)
    • Ninomiya, Tsuneo (Animation Director)
    • Ohno, Tsutomu (Animation Director)
    • Sasaki, Junichi (Sound Effects)
    • Sawaki, Midori (Animation Director)
    • Umigishi, Mayuko (Key Animation)
    • Wanibuchi, Kazuhiko (Key Animation)

    Reviews:

    • User LovelyTekki (Score: 6/10):
      Dino Girl Gauko is a series of shorts revolving around a hot-headed girl named Naoko, who will turn into a mean and violent dinosaur girl, Gauko, if pushed to her limit. It is a decent setup that leads to some great comedy, and even some surprisingly touching moments. Don't expect any sort of complex story from these. They are just short little slice of life stories with very little continuity. However, I was sort of annoyed when certain episodes didn't actually reach a resolution, such as when Naoko starts to feel self conscious about eating too many snacks. The episode just sort of ends with thecharacters laughing it off, and her insecurity about the problem is never addressed. Other episodes, such as the one where Naoko and her mother seem suspicious about Naoko's father, were surprisingly emotional. Overall this series is all over the map in terms of tone.nnFirst of all, the artstyle is simple but adorable. It sort of reminds me of Shin-Chan's aesthetic, but also shares OK K.O.!'s style of universe where characters can be humans, moles, fairies, comets, or anything in between. The character designs are simplistic, but each character stands out and brings a lot of style and charm to the show. nnThe characters are really varied in terms of likability as well. Some characters come off as overly cruel, which is a bit annoying, only to be perfectly fine in another episode. In particular I didn't like when characters tried to pressure Naoko until she became Gauko, since it felt manipulative and mean.nnOverall, I would say that the shorts are fun and cute enough to be worth a look. Each episode is 9 minutes in length, so a binge is very easy. However, you get the idea of the show fairly quickly, so if you don't really like the first few shorts, you'll probably not like the others.

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