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Gunslinger Girl

Gunslinger Girl

The girl has a mechanical body. However, she is still an adolescent child.

TV-142003•25m•7.2/10
Action & AdventureAnimationDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.2/10(51)

The Social Welfare Agency saves the lives of terminal patients using cybernetic implants. Then it teaches them to kill. After surviving the slaughter of her family, young Henrietta awakens to her new life at the Agency with a rebuilt body and no memory. Teamed with Jose, who is responsible for turning her into the perfect assassin, Henrietta’s been given a second chance—but at what cost?

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Production

Artland, Madhouse, ASCII Corporation, Marvelous Entertainment, MediaWorks, Fuji Television Network

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 8, 2003

Last Aired

March 31, 2008

Networks

Fuji TV, Tokyo MX

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Fratello (Siblings)
E1
Fratello (Siblings)
Air date: 2003-10-08
Following a gruesome night of terror, Henrietta is taken in by The Social Welfare Agency. It’s up to José to show her the ropes.
Orione (Orion)
E2
Orione (Orion)
Air date: 2003-10-15
Henrietta works to find her place at the Agency after the mistakes of her recent assignment. Feeling responsible for her shortcomings, José tries to learn what Henrietta needs to help her flourish as an assassin.
Ragazzo (Boy)
E3
Ragazzo (Boy)
Air date: 2003-10-29
After years in a body she couldn’t move, the Social Welfare Agency gave Rico a new one. While scoping out a mission, she meets a boy who makes her question who she’s supposed to be.
Bambola (Doll)
E4
Bambola (Doll)
Air date: 2003-11-12
The friction between Hilshire and Triela could jeopardize their mission of protecting Mario Bossi, a retired criminal who’s turned government witness in a case against organized crime.
Promessa (Promise)
E5
Promessa (Promise)
Air date: 2003-11-19
Captain Raballo accepts a Handler job with the Agency. But when he’s teamed with Claes, he wonders if his selfish needs justify the pain he must inflict on the young assassin.
Gelato (Frozen)
E6
Gelato (Frozen)
Air date: 2003-11-26
José, Henrietta, and Enzo are tracking terrorist Enrico Berdini, who’s negotiating to buy an explosive device to use in an attack on Rome.
Protezione (Protection)
E7
Protezione (Protection)
Air date: 2003-12-03
Jean and Rico befriend an accountant named Filippo who carries a ledger coveted by a terrorist. Unbeknownst to Filippo, his two new friends are his only protection from impending death.
Il Principe del Regno della Pasta (The Prince of the Kingdom of Pasta)
E8
Il Principe del Regno della Pasta (The Prince of the Kingdom of Pasta)
Air date: 2003-12-17
Angelina was hit by a car and left for dead. With the help of the Agency, she was reborn as Angelica - but the negative side effects of the cybernetic implants began to show.
Lycoris Radiata Herb (Be Struck Off Herb)
E9
Lycoris Radiata Herb (Be Struck Off Herb)
Air date: 2004-01-04
When Henrietta reaches out to new recruit Elsa, a cold shoulder is all she gets in return. When Elsa’s handler brings José and Henrietta in on a hit, strained tensions place the mission in jeopardy.
Amare (To Love)
E10
Amare (To Love)
Air date: 2004-01-28
After a grizzly murder, Section One attempts to get to the bottom of the cyborg problem. Jean becomes embroiled in a cover-up, and José and Henrietta are sent away for their own "safety."
Febbre Alta (High Fever)
E11
Febbre Alta (High Fever)
Air date: 2004-02-04
Henrietta and José are tailed in Sicily by Section One agents. Pietro and Elenora's suspicions grow as Henrietta reveals she knows more about Elsa and Lauro’s death than anyone thought.
Simbiosi (Symbiosis)
E12
Simbiosi (Symbiosis)
Air date: 2004-02-11
Claes is in trouble after her mission to foil a Republican Faction kidnapping plot goes awry.
Stella Cadente (Falling Star)
E13
Stella Cadente (Falling Star)
Air date: 2004-02-18
The girls are excited about tonight's meteor shower, but everyone's thoughts are with hospitalized Angelica. Her time is short, and Henrietta must convince Marco to go to her side.

Cast

Yuuka Nanri

Yuuka Nanri

Henrietta (voice)

Kanako Mitsuhashi

Kanako Mitsuhashi

Rico (voice)

Eri Sendai

Eri Sendai

Triela (voice)

Ami Koshimizu

Ami Koshimizu

Claes (voice)

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