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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 8, 2003 – February 19, 2004
- Season
- Fall 2003
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Morio Asaka
- Original creator
- Yuu Aida
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Guns90%Assassins81%Foreign80%Female Protagonist80%Cyborg79%Terrorism79%Ensemble Cast75%Primarily Female Cast70%Urban68%Seinen64%
TVFINISHED2003 FALL7.1 / 10 AniList score
Gunslinger Girl
GUNSLINGER GIRL• GUNSLINGER GIRL
Synopsis
Officially, the Social Welfare Agency is a government sponsored corporation that's in the business of saving lives. In reality, it's an agency on the fringe of technology. They give terminal patients another shot at life using cybernetic implants. This conditioning process then shapes the patient into an efficient machine for handling all of the government's dirty work. (Source: Funimation)
Should you watch Gunslinger Girl?
Gunslinger Girl has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 51% of 13,267 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #18 highest-rated anime of 2003, and #7 most popular anime of 2003, and #7 highest-rated anime of Fall 2003 on AniList.
Of the 22.4K AniList users who started it, 7.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 17.6K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Psychological — especially guns, assassins, foreign, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yuu Aida
- Director
- Morio Asaka
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Gunslinger Girl is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Gunslinger Girl -Il Teatrino- (2008)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Gunslinger Girl FAQ
How many episodes does Gunslinger Girl have?
Gunslinger Girl has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Gunslinger Girl?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Gunslinger Girl finished?
Yes. Gunslinger Girl has finished airing — the final episode aired February 19, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of Gunslinger Girl?
Yes — the story continues in Gunslinger Girl -Il Teatrino- (2008).
Where do I start Gunslinger Girl?
Start here: Gunslinger Girl is the first entry, followed by Gunslinger Girl -Il Teatrino-.
Is Gunslinger Girl based on a manga?
Yes. Gunslinger Girl adapts the manga by Yuu Aida.
Who animated Gunslinger Girl?
Gunslinger Girl was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Morio Asaka.
Who sings the opening of Gunslinger Girl?
The opening, "The Light Before We Land", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Gunslinger Girl?
Gunslinger Girl is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.