Bad Girl (manga)
Japanese manga series
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Bad Girl (Japanese: ばっどがーる, Hepburn: Baddo Gāru) is a Japanese four-panel manga series written and illustrated by Nikumaru. It has been serialized in Houbunsha's seinen manga magazine Manga Time Kirara Carat since March 2021, with its chapters collected into five tankōbon volumes as of July 2025. An anime television series adaptation produced by Bridge aired from July to September 2025.
| Bad Girl | |
First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Yuu Yuutani | |
| ばっどがーる (Baddo Gāru) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Nikumaru |
| Published by | Houbunsha |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | Manga Time KR Comics |
| Magazine | Manga Time Kirara Carat |
| Original run | March 27, 2021 – present |
| Volumes | 5 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Jōji Furuta |
| Written by | Shōji Yonemura |
| Music by | Arisa Okehazama |
| Studio | Bridge |
| Licensed by | Sentai Filmworks |
| Original network | Tokyo MX, BS11, HTB, RCC, AT-X |
| Original run | July 6, 2025 – September 21, 2025 |
| Episodes | 12 |
Plot
Yuu Yuutani is a good and studious first-year high school student who attends Fujigasaki Private High School. Worshipping the school's displinary committee chairman and madonna Atori Mizutori, Yuu starts acting like a delinquent in the hopes of attracting Atori's attention.
Characters
- Yuu Yuutani (優谷 優, Yūtani Yū)
- Voiced by: Azusa Tachibana[4] (Japanese); Monica Rial[5] (English)
- A high school girl who greatly admires Atori. Despite appearance, she is actually an honor student. However, she decides to change her personality and become a "bad girl" to gain Atori's attention.
- Atori Mizutori (水鳥 亜鳥, Mizutori Atori)
- Voiced by: Niina Hanamiya[4] (Japanese); Luci Christian[5] (English)
- A third-year student and Yuu's upperclassman and the most popular student in school. As the chair of the discipline committee, she is so popular that she has her own fan club.
- Suzu Suzukaze (涼風 涼, Suzukaze Suzu)
- Voiced by: Misato Matsuoka[4] (Japanese); Kira Vincent-Davis[5] (English)
- Yuu's childhood friend, who has the appearance of a gyaru. In contrast to Yuu, she actually acts like her appearance. Unlike most students in school, she does not think positively of Atori.
- Rura Ruriha (瑠璃葉 るら, Ruriha Rura)
- Voiced by: Miharu Hanai[4] (Japanese); Brittney Karbowski[5] (English)
- A second-year student and a popular streamer. After finding out that Yuu is not familiar with her, she does everything she can to gain Yuu's attention.
- Kiyoraka Sumiki (清木 清, Sumiki Kiyoraka)
- Voiced by: Lynn[6] (Japanese); Katelyn Barr[5] (English)
- Mizuka Mizutori (水鳥 水花, Mizutori Mizuka)
- Voiced by: Kaori Maeda[6] (Japanese); Alyssa Marek[5] (English)
- A first-year student and Atori's younger sister. She is deeply attached to her sister.
- Maria Komari (小鞠 まりあ, Komari Maria)
- Voiced by: Yui Horie[7] (Japanese); Hilary Haag[5] (English)
- Nana Matsuda (松田 なな, Matsuda Nana)
- Voiced by: Sora Amamiya[8] (Japanese); Ginger Sue[9] (English)
- Marimo Nishikawa (西川 まりも, Nishikawa Marimo)
- Voiced by: Ayane Sakura[8] (Japanese); Shelby Blocker[9] (English)
- Rin Mōri (毛利 りん, Mōri Rin)
- Voiced by: Sumire Uesaka[8] (Japanese); Amanda Cielo[9] (English)
- Yume Izumi (泉 ゆめ, Izumi Yume)
- Voiced by: Saori Hayami[8] (Japanese); Nickolette Kong[9] (English)
- Aoi Aoyama (青山 あおい, Aoyama Aoi)
- Voiced by: Maaya Uchida[8] (Japanese); Chaney Moore[9] (English)
- Momiji Kaname (鹿目 もみじ, Kaname Momiji)
- Voiced by: Akari Kitō[8] (Japanese); Annie Wild[9] (English)
Media
Manga
Written and illustrated by Nikumaru, Bad Girl was initially published in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Carat magazine as a guest work before beginning serialization on March 27, 2021.[1] As of July 2025, five tankōbon volumes have been released.[10]
During its panel at Anime NYC 2025, Yen Press announced that it had licensed the series for English publication.[11]
Volumes
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 26, 2022[12] | 978-4-8322-7346-7 | March 24, 2026[13] | 979-8-8554-1755-5 |
| 2 | November 26, 2022[14] | 978-4-8322-7421-1 | August 25, 2026[15] | 979-8-8554-1757-9 |
| 3 | August 25, 2023[16] | 978-4-8322-7478-5 | — | — |
| 4 | July 25, 2024[17] | 978-4-8322-9562-9 | — | — |
| 5 | July 26, 2025[10] | 978-4-8322-9649-7 | — | — |
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on June 28, 2024. It is produced by Bridge and directed by Jōji Furuta, with series composition handled by Shōji Yonemura, characters designed by Yūki Morimoto, and music composed by Arisa Okehazama.[18][19] The series aired from July 6 to September 21, 2025, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[20][a] The opening theme song is "Super Big Love!" (すーぱーびっぐらぶ！), and the ending theme song is "Bad Surprise", both performed by Tenrogun (天狼群), a unit composed of Azusa Tachibana, Niina Hanamiya, Misato Matsuoka, and Miharu Hanai as their respective characters.[7][21] Sentai Filmworks licensed the series in North America for streaming on Hidive; prior to its streaming debut, it premiered at Anime Expo on July 4, 2025.[7][22] An English-language dubbing premiered on Hidive on October 29, 2025.[23] Medialink licensed the series in Asia-Pacific for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.[24]
Episodes
| No. | Title [25][26] | Directed by [b] | Written by [b] | Storyboarded by [b] | Original release date [27][a] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "As of Today, I'm a Bad Girl!" Transliteration: "Kyō kara Baddo Gāru" (Japanese: 今日からばっどがーる♡) | Akira Tsunoda | Shōji Yonemura | Jōji Furuta | July 6, 2025 |
| "I Wanna Be a Bad Girl!" Transliteration: "Waruiko ni Naritai" (Japanese: 悪い子になりたい♡) | |||||
| "Dog Ears and a Collar" Transliteration: "Kubiwa to Inu Mimi" (Japanese: 首輪と犬耳) | |||||
| "Suzukaze-san's Many Misunderstandings!" Transliteration: "Suzukaze-san wa Gokaisare Yasui" (Japanese: 涼風さんは誤解されやすい) | |||||
| 2 | "Natural-Born Ero-ist" Transliteration: "Nachuraru Bōn Erorisuto" (Japanese: ナチュラル・ボーン・エロリスト) | Kayoko Suzuki | Shōji Yonemura | Jōji Furuta | July 13, 2025 |
| "Secret Club" Transliteration: "Himitsu no Kurabu" (Japanese: 秘密のクラブ) | |||||
| "Please Tell Me!" Transliteration: "Oshiete Kudasai" (Japanese: 教えてください) | |||||
| "Rura-chan Wants to Be Pampered" Transliteration: "Rura-chan wa Chiyahoya Saretai" (Japanese: るらちゃんはチヤホヤされたい) | |||||
| 3 | "I Hate You" Transliteration: "Daikkirai" (Japanese: だいっきらい♡) | Yūto Nakamura | Shōji Yonemura | Yūto Nakamura & Jōji Furuta | July 20, 2025 |
| "Is Ruu Cute?" Transliteration: "Rū tte Kawaii?" (Japanese: るーってかわいい？) | |||||
| "First Kiss" Transliteration: "Fāsuto Kissu" (Japanese: ふぁーすときっす♡) | |||||
| "Suzukaze-san's Many Misunderstandings!" Transliteration: "Suzukaze-san wa Gokaisare Yasui" (Japanese: 涼風さんは誤解されやすい) | |||||
| 4 | "ADC Committee Assemble!" Transliteration: "ADC Kanbu Sōkai ni Shūgō Seyo" (Japanese: ADC幹部総会ニ集合セヨ) | Katsuyuki Komai | Jōji Furuta | Shinji Ishihira | July 27, 2025 |
| "The Secret Classroom" Transliteration: "Himitsu no Kyōshitsu" (Japanese: 秘密の教室) | |||||
| "A Rendez-vous with Rura Ruriha" Transliteration: "Rurirura Randebū" (Japanese: るりるら・ランデブー) | |||||
| "Rura-chan Wants to Be Pampered" Transliteration: "Rura-chan wa Chiyahoya Saretai" (Japanese: るらちゃんはちやほやされたい) | |||||
| 5 | "Shijimi and Hotate" Transliteration: "Shijimi to Hotate" (Japanese: しじみとホタテ) | Yoshitaka Nagaoka | Hiroshi Iijima | Jōji Furuta | August 3, 2025 |
| "Bool!" Transliteration: "Wakkoii" (Japanese: わっこいい♡) | |||||
| "I've Got You Now!" Transliteration: "Manaita e Yōkoso" (Japanese: まな板へようこそ) | |||||
| "Suzukaze-san's Many Misunderstandings!" Transliteration: "Suzukaze-san wa Gokaisare Yasui" (Japanese: 涼風さんは誤解されやすい) | |||||
| 6 | "Violent Times" Transliteration: "Jidai wa Bōryoku" (Japanese: 時代は暴力) | Akira Tsunoda | Shōji Yonemura | Jōji Furuta | August 10, 2025 |
| "Four-lling in Love" Transliteration: "Fōrin Rabu" (Japanese: 4(フォー)リンラブ) | |||||
| "Heaven and Hell" Transliteration: "Jigoku de Tengoku" (Japanese: 地獄で天国♡) | |||||
| "Suzukaze-san Wants to Be by Her Side" Transliteration: "Suzukaze-san wa Tonari ni Itai" (Japanese: 涼風さんはとなりに居たい) | |||||
| 7 | "Clothes Change Chaos" Transliteration: "Koromogae Panikku" (Japanese: 衣替えパニック) | Akihiko Sano | Jōji Furuta | Akihiko Sano | August 17, 2025 |
| "The Enemy Is Within the Classroom" Transliteration: "Teki wa Kyōshitsu ni Ari" (Japanese: 敵ハ教室ニアリ) | |||||
| "Welcome to Cafe Scramble!" Transliteration: ""Kafe Sukuranburu" e Yōkoso!" (Japanese: 『カフェ・すくらんぶる』へようこそ！) | |||||
| "Rura-chan Wants to Be Pampered" Transliteration: "Rura-chan wa Chiyahoya Saretai" (Japanese: るらちゃんはチヤホヤされたい) | |||||
| 8 | "A Co-Ord Based on Vibes" Transliteration: "Kanjiru Kōde" (Japanese: 感じるコーデ) | Kenya Ueno | Shōji Yonemura | Jōji Furuta | August 24, 2025 |
| "Confession" Transliteration: "Kokuhaku" (Japanese: こくはく♡) | |||||
| "She's Here!" Transliteration: "Orareru" (Japanese: おられる♡) | |||||
| "A Troublesome Senpai's Interest in Her Kouhai" Transliteration: "Yakkai na Senpai ni Kiniirarete Shimatta Kōhai-chan" (Japanese: やっかいな先輩に気に入られてしまった後輩ちゃん) | |||||
| 9 | "Something Bad" Transliteration: "Ikenai Koto" (Japanese: イケないこと♡) | Yūto Nakamura | Jōji Furuta | Jōji Furuta | August 31, 2025 |
| "Another Mountain" Transliteration: "Saranaru Itadaki" (Japanese: さらなるいただき) | |||||
| "I'll Tempt You!" Transliteration: "Yatchaō ka na" (Japanese: やっちゃおうかな♡) | |||||
| "Suzukaze-san's Many Misunderstandings!" Transliteration: "Suzukaze-san wa Gokaisare Yasui" (Japanese: 涼風さんは誤解されやすい) | |||||
| 10 | "In the Private Study Room" Transliteration: "Jishūshitsu de" (Japanese: 自習室で♡) | Katsuyuki Komai | Shōji Yonemura | Katsuyuki Komai & Jōji Furuta | September 7, 2025 |
| "Gripping Rather Than Grabbing" Transliteration: "Tsukami yori Nigiri" (Japanese: つかみよりにぎり♡) | |||||
| "In My Room" Transliteration: "Oheya de Shiyo" (Japanese: お部屋でしよ♡) | |||||
| "Suzukaze-san's Many Misunderstandings!" Transliteration: "Suzukaze-san wa Gokaisare Yasui" (Japanese: 涼風さんは誤解されやすい) | |||||
| 11 | "A Really Fun Toy" Transliteration: "Tanoshii Omocha" (Japanese: 楽しいおもちゃ) | Masakazu Yoshimoto | Jōji Furuta | Jōji Furuta | September 14, 2025 |
| "Yuri-Track Camp" Transliteration: "Yurikyan" (Japanese: ゆりきゃん×) | |||||
| "Wibutt" Transliteration: "Yajiri" (Japanese: やじり) | |||||
| "Rura-chan Wants to Be Pampered" Transliteration: "Rura-chan wa Chiyahoya Saretai" (Japanese: るらちゃんはチヤホヤされたい) | |||||
| 12 | "Goodbye" Transliteration: "Sayonara" (Japanese: さよなら) | Akihiko Sano | Shōji Yonemura | Jōji Furuta | September 21, 2025 |
| "I'll Give You All of Them!" Transliteration: "Zenbu Agemasu" (Japanese: ぜんぶあげます♡) | |||||
| "The Ultimate Bad Girl" Transliteration: "Saikyō no Baddo Gāru" (Japanese: 最強のばっどがーる♡) | |||||
| "Suzu-chan Is All Mine" Transliteration: "Suzu-chan wa Watashi Senyō" (Japanese: 涼ちゃんは私専用) | |||||
Reception
Bad Girl was nominated for the 2022 Next Manga Awards in the printed manga category;[28] it was also nominated in the same category for the 2023 edition.[29]
See also
- Someone's Girlfriend, another manga series by the same author