Tomo-chan Is a Girl!
Tomo-chan Is a Girl!
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Tomo-chan Is a Girl!

"I may be tough, but I still want to hear him say "I love you.""

7.9
Yr 2023
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy
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Series Brief

Overview

Tomboy Tomo couldn't have picked a more awkward high school crush 'cause it’s on her childhood friend, Junichiro, but he only sees her as one of the guys. Despite her pretty looks and signals, nothing gets through to this meathead! Will Junichiro ever realize Tomo's into him and see her for the cutesy girl she actually is?!

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

Tomo-chan Is a Girl! is widely regarded as a fun, lighthearted, and highly watchable romantic comedy. Critics frequently praise the series for its concise, well-paced narrative that avoids dragging out the central romance or relying on typical genre cliffhangers. The show is often described as an enjoyable, sweet adaptation that successfully balances humor with character development.

While the series is generally well-liked for its likable cast and direct storytelling, it is not without minor critiques. Some reviewers noted that the humor can occasionally feel repetitive, and others found the side characters to be less compelling than the two leads. Despite these minor issues, it is viewed as a solid, entertaining entry in the rom-com genre that provides a satisfying conclusion.

“The series does a great job setting up the story and characters in a way that makes you invested almost immediately.”

“Tomo-chan is a Girl! manages to turn itself around, making it a fun, watchable romantic comedy series.”

“It is a very enjoyable romcom. It has plenty of humor, some sweet moments, and memorable characters.”

“A super sweet, easy going 13-episode anime series about a bold, physically skilled tomboy.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
US • CA • UK
dAnime Amazon Channel
US
Crunchyroll
CA • US • UK
Why fans love it

This 2023 animated romantic comedy delivers a playful slice-of-life story rooted in classic high school dynamics. Based on the manga, the series focuses on Tomo, a teenage tomboy who faces an uphill battle trying to get her childhood friend, Junichiro, to notice her romantic feelings. The central humor relies on the persistent contrast between Tomo's genuine affection and Junichiro's stubborn habit of treating her strictly as one of the guys.

Anime fans appreciate the show's crisp comedic timing and straightforward approach to teenage romance. Lead voice actor Rie Takahashi brings out the charm in Tomo's balancing act between her tough everyday demeanor and her desire to be recognized as a girl. The result is a lighthearted school romcom that finds steady laughs in the quiet frustration of a crush that completely flies over its target's head.

Production Board

Crew

Director
Ken Ando Makoto Sokuza Masahiko Suzuki Takuro Tsukada Shinya Kawabe Hisashi Isogawa Tomonori Mine
Assistant Director
Noriko Hashimoto
Storyboard Artist
Noriko Hashimoto Hajime Asagaya Ichizo Kobayashi Tomoko Akiyama Mamoru Sasaki Yutaka Hirata
Editor
Go Sadamatsu
Producer
Yuki Kataoka
Assistant Production Manager
Kana Miyamoto
Character Designer
Shiori Hiraiwa
Director of Photography
Yomogiko Murano
Key Animation
Hitomi Kotani
Supervising Animation Director
Motohiro Taniguchi
Series Director
Hitoshi Nanba
Production Supervisor
Yasunari Muraoka
Theme Song Performance
Maharajan
Animation Director
Sayaka Takahashi
Production Manager
Kohei Muraoka
Creator
Fumita Yanagida
Sound Mixer
Rio Mitsuyama
Sound Director
Masanori Tsuchiya
Special Effects
Ryohei Matsuda
Signal Match

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

martial arts judo romcom romance slice of life teenage girl school based on manga tomboy childhood friends anime japanese high school high school romance teenager
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 05, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
133