Haruo Yaguchi
main character
TV
7.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 14, 2018 – September 29, 2018
- Season
- Summer 2018
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Yoshinobu Yamakawa
- Original creator
- Rensuke Oshikiri
- Music
- Youko Shimomura
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 75/100
Estimated watch time
5h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Video Games99%Full CGI90%Male Protagonist86%Love Triangle86%Urban84%Ojou-sama84%Heterosexual74%Seinen62%CGI60%School58%
overview details
Synopsis
The year is 1991 and 6th grader Yaguchi Haruo only has video games to live for. He's not popular in school and he's neither handsome, funny, nice nor even friendly. The only thing he has going for him is that he is good at video games. One day at the local arcade, he plays Oono Akira, a fellow classmate but who's popular, smart, pretty and a rich girl that absolutely destroys him at Street Fighter II. Not only does he lose to her 30 times in a row, he can’t beat her at any game. Haruo can’t seem to shake Akira off as she follows him from arcade to arcade everyday after school and beats him every time. As weird as it sounds, the odd couple begins a strange bond and friendship.
Should you watch Hi Score Girl?
Hi Score Girl has been well received, with an average AniList score of 75/100 — 60% of 31,802 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #37 highest-rated anime of 2018, and #54 most popular anime of 2018, and #9 highest-rated anime of Summer 2018 on AniList.
Of the 51.8K AniList users who started it, 5.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 43.9K have finished it.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Romance — especially video games, full cgi, male protagonist, love triangle.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Rensuke Oshikiri
- Director
- Yoshinobu Yamakawa
- Series composition
- Tatsuhiko Urahata
- Character design
- Mitsuru Kuwabata
- Music
- Youko Shimomura
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Hi Score Girl is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Hi Score Girl: Extra Stage (2019)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Houkago Distraction” by Etsuko Yakushimaru
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Hi Score Girl FAQ
How many episodes does Hi Score Girl have?
Hi Score Girl has 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Hi Score Girl?
About 5 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Hi Score Girl finished?
Yes. Hi Score Girl has finished airing — the final episode aired September 29, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of Hi Score Girl?
Yes — the story continues in Hi Score Girl: Extra Stage (2019).
Where do I start Hi Score Girl?
Start here: Hi Score Girl is the first entry, followed by Hi Score Girl: Extra Stage.
Is Hi Score Girl based on a manga?
Yes. Hi Score Girl adapts the manga by Rensuke Oshikiri.
Who animated Hi Score Girl?
Hi Score Girl was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Yoshinobu Yamakawa.
Who sings the opening of Hi Score Girl?
The opening, "New Stranger", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Hi Score Girl?
Hi Score Girl is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.