The upcoming anime adaptation of Nikumaru’s “Bad Girl” manga is generating buzz, and the latest main promotional video has revealed exciting details, including the official debut date and a preview of the opening theme song. Mark your calendars because “Bad Girl” is set to premiere on July 5, 2025!
A Sneak Peek at “Super Big Love!”
King Amusement Creative streamed the main promotional video, offering fans a first listen to the opening theme song, “Super Big Love!” performed by Tenrogun. Tenrogun is a special unit composed of the anime’s main voice cast members:
- Azusa Tachibana (Yū Yutani)
- Niina Hanamiya (Atori Mizutori)
- Misato Matsuoka (Suzu Suzukaze)
- Miharu Hanai (Rura Ruriha)
The energetic and catchy tune perfectly encapsulates the series’s comedic and lighthearted spirit.
Where and When to Watch
“Bad Girl” will be available on various streaming services, including:
- Amazon Prime Video
- DMM TV
- ABEMA
These platforms will begin streaming the anime on July 5th at 24:00 (effectively July 6th at 12:00 a.m. JST).
For those who prefer television, the anime will premiere on:
- Tokyo MX
- BS11
The TV broadcast will start on July 5th at 25:00 (effectively July 6th at 1:00 a.m. JST).
Additionally, “Bad Girl” will also air on:
- RCC Chugoku Broadcasting
- HTB Hokkaido TV
- AT-X
New Cast Member Announcement
Adding to the excitement, it was revealed that Yui Horie will be joining the voice cast as Maria Komari. Yui Horie, a well-known and beloved voice actress, brings her talent to the role of Maria Komari, a kindergartener with strong opinions. Horie encourages fans to support Maria, emphasizing her cuteness and reliability.
North American Premiere at Anime Expo
For fans in North America, HIDIVE will be streaming the anime. Moreover, “Bad Girl” will have its North American premiere at Anime Expo on July 4, 2025, giving attendees an exclusive first look.
The Story of “Bad Girl”
“Bad Girl” is a school comedy that centers around Yū Yutani, a first-year high school student known for being a good girl. However, to capture the attention of Atori Mizutori, the school’s disciplinary committee chairman and “madonna,” Yū decides to embrace a delinquent persona. The series follows her humorous attempts to act like a bad girl and win over her crush.
Meet the Characters
The cast of “Bad Girl” includes:
- Yū Yutani: Voiced by Azusa Tachibana, the protagonist who tries to become a delinquent.
- Atori Mizutori: Voiced by Niina Hanamiya, the school’s disciplinary committee chairman and Yū’s crush.
- Suzu Suzukaze: Voiced by Misato Matsuoka, a close friend of Yū.
- Rura Ruriha: Voiced by Miharu Hanai, another friend in Yū’s circle.
- Mizuka Mizutori: Voiced by Kaori Maeda.
- Kiyoraka Sumiki: Voiced by Lynn.
- Maria Komari: Voiced by Yui Horie, a kindergartener with strong opinions about Atori.
Production Team
The anime is being directed by Takeshi Furuta, known for his work on “2021 Shaman King,” at Bridge studio. The series composition is handled by Shoji Yonemura, who has worked on “Pokémon” and “Fairy Tail.” Yūki Morimoto is in charge of character design, and Arisa Okehazama is composing the music.
Key Staff:
- Director: Jōji Furuta
- Series Composition: Shōji Yonemura
- Character Design: Yūki Morimoto
- Prop Design: Yuji Shibata
- Art Director: 加藤 レイ (Kato Rei)
- 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
From Manga to Anime
“Bad Girl” began as a four-panel comedy manga series written and illustrated by Nikumaru. It has been serialized in Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara Carat magazine since March 2021, with four tankōbon volumes released as of July 2024. The manga was also nominated for the Next Manga Awards in 2022 and 2023, highlighting its popularity and appeal.
What to Expect
“Bad Girl” promises to be a delightful school comedy with a unique premise. The series explores the humorous situations that arise when a well-behaved girl tries to adopt a delinquent persona to impress her crush. With a talented cast and a dedicated production team, “Bad Girl” is set to be a standout anime of the Summer 2025 season.
