My First Girlfriend Is a Gal

At the start of a new school term, shy student Junichi Hashiba watches his classmates pair off and worries he's still a virgin. Pressured by friends who say the fastest way out of his insecurity is to date a "gal", he picks popular classmate Yukana Yame and nervously asks her out. To his surprise she accepts, and their tentative relationship quickly pushes Junichi to learn honesty, confidence, and how to handle crushes, jealousy, and gossip. Episodes mix slapstick and awkward romantic moments as Junichi copes with candid advice, peer teasing, and his own impulsive habits. Yukana's flashy style hides a straightforward, caring personality, and the show keeps later plot turns secret while focusing on early dating mishaps and character growth.

Adapted from Meguru Ueno's manga, the TV anime aired in 2017 with involvement from creator Yuichiro Momose. The original Japanese cast includes Shintaro Asanuma, Yuki Nagaku, Eri Kitamura, Ayana Taketatsu, Yui Ogura, and a supporting ensemble across its TV run.

The series did not collect major mainstream awards or high-profile industry nominations after its broadcast. Instead its visibility rested on fan engagement and viewer ratings, with supporters praising the cast and comedic tone. Any recognition was informal, coming through online discussion and fan community response rather than formal honors.

Within anime fandom the show became known for its frank take on teenage romance and for spotlighting the "gal" archetype, sparking lively forum debate, cosplay, and fan art. Its mix of comedy and risqué humor keeps it a frequent topic among genre fans even years after airing, with worldwide discussion.

Viewer response skewed positive, the series holding an 8.334/10 (404 votes), which reflects solid fan approval. Audiences praise the comic timing, awkward teen romance, and unabashed fanservice, while main themes center on insecurity, honesty, consent, and the awkward process of learning to communicate in early relationships, with moments of sincerity.