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Name: Good Luck Girl!
Genre: Anime
Released: July 4, 2012
Cast: Colleen Clinkenbeard, Brina Palencia, Kana Hanazawa

TV-14
2012
1 Season
7.0 (517)

Good Luck Girl! (also known as Binbougami ga!) is a 13-episode anime series released in 2012, based on the manga series of the same name by Yoshiaki Sukeno. The show is a comedic and supernatural tale that follows the story of a girl named Ichiko Sakura who has been given an excess of good fortune at birth, making her a magnetic force attracting all sorts of luck wherever she goes. Everyone around her, including her wealthy family and classmates, is drawn to her good fortune, leading to jealousy and frustration on their part. However, while Ichiko revels in her good fortune, she remains oblivious to the misfortunes of others.

Enter Momiji Binboda, an ancient god of poverty, who is tasked with restoring balance to the world by taking away Ichiko's excessive fortune. Momiji is sent by the gods to rid Ichiko of her good fortune and do so she has to balance Ichiko's 'fortune energy' by channelling misfortunes her way. The rest of the series follows the relationship between Ichiko and Momiji as they interact and Ichiko learns the difficult lesson of empathizing with the misfortunes of others.

The show is exceptional in its balance between a comedic and heartfelt narrative. It explores concepts of fate, karma, misfortune and luck and how they relate to happiness in life. The animation style is colorful and lively, perfectly matching the witty script and fast-paced jokes. The characters are well-developed and unique in their personalities, with a range of likeable and unlikable individuals creating the perfect shift in mood throughout the series.

Ichiko Sakura, voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard, is the central character of the anime. As the goddess of good fortune, Ichiko is selfish, greedy, and unaware of the misery she brings to people around her due to her obsession with material wealth. She is young and superficial, primarily only valuing the things money can buy rather than relationships or emotions. However, throughout the series, we witness Ichiko growing and maturing as she learns to care for people's well-being and empathize with their struggles.

Momiji Binboda, voiced by Brina Palencia, is the goddess of poverty that serves as a foil to Ichiko. Momiji is composed, straightforward and has a deadpan sense of humor. When she arrives, Momiji tries to take Ichiko's fortune away through various means, such as taking advantage of her greed or sabotaging her social life. Still, it is evident she wants the best for the people around her and is willing to put herself in harm's way to achieve it.

The two characters' dynamic is the heart of the anime. The show develops their relationship carefully and at a natural pace, allowing the story to breathe before introducing each new conflict. The humor in the anime is well-timed, and while it is mostly lighthearted, there are some darker moments that help balance the narrative's serious moments. Good Luck Girl! uses supernatural elements to explore relatable and relevant themes, including the importance of empathy and comion.

The anime's visual style is also a significant part of its success, with appealing character designs and bright, vibrant colors. The animation perfectly captures the tone of the series, with the pairing of a cheerful soundtrack and occasionally over-the-top visuals. The opening and closing themes are catchy and fun and help draw the viewer into the world of Good Luck Girl!

Overall, Good Luck Girl! is a thoroughly entertaining anime series that balances humor and heart beautifully. Its excellently written narrative, witty script, and well-developed characters are a testament to the care and craft that went into its production. The series is highly recommended to anyone looking for a fun, lighthearted anime with enough depth to keep them invested throughout the 13-episode run.

Good Luck Girl! is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between July 4, 2012 and on FUNimation

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Seasons

13. Round 13!

September 26, 2012

Ichiko saves Momiji from being returned to her original self, and together with Ranmaru, the three of them run away from Momo'o and Kumagai. Their flight causes Ichiko to rexamine her relationship with Momiji, and come to with what she wants.

12. Round 12!

September 19, 2012

Momiji surprises everyone by acting differently, and even draws her male classmates' attention away from Ichiko. Momiji claims that when a poverty god bathes in the human realm, they lose their poverty god powers. Ichiko, however, believes otherwise.

11. Round 11!

September 12, 2012

When Momiji has a guest over that befouls the bathtub, Ichiko must look for other facilities. She resigns herself to going to a bathhouse, where she and Ranmaru meet Tsuwabuki and his siblings. Bobby and Momo'o also arrive for some good clean, dirty fun

10. Round 10!

September 5, 2012

Ichiko takes in a pet kitten that was left outside her apartment. She meets Ibuki, a bathroom god, who also delivers a warning to her about hoarding happiness energy. When Momiji kidnaps the kitten, Ichiko must square off with her to get her pet back.

9. Round 9!

August 29, 2012

The high school boys and the girls are forced to play mixed doubles tennis in gym class, and Ichiko and Momiji square off against each other. Ichiko decides to learn to cook for herself, with surprising results. Momiji challenges Ichiko to a cook-off.

8. Round 8!

August 22, 2012

Ranmaru is invited to a welcoming party by the other girls, but when she tries to invite Ichiko along, she refuses. Despite Ranmaru's attempts at friendship. Ichiko keeps pushing her away. What is it that prevents Ichiko from making friends with others?

7. Round 7!

August 15, 2012

When mistaken for a shoplifter, Ichiko shifts suspicion onto the nearby karate freak Ranmaru Rindo to get away. Soon after, Ranmaru transfers in to Ichiko's class, and vows to get back at her. Is Ranmaru's karate a match for Ichiko's happiness energy?

6. Round 6!

August 8, 2012

After seeing Tsuwabuki's brothers and sisters in tears over his absence, Ichiko sets out to find him with the help of Momo'o. Seeing how happy theTsuwabuki home life is, Ichiko grows troubled at the realization that something is missing in her own life.

5. Round 5!

August 1, 2012

When Ichiko opens a treasure box that turns her back into a child, she is powerless against Momiji, and runs away. She meets up with Mika Tsuwabuki, and talks her way into hiding out with Mika's family until she can find a way to return herself to normal.

4. Round 4!

July 25, 2012

Momiji enlists the help of Momo'o Inugami, a dog deity with a masochistic streak, in her mission against Ichiko. By assuming his alternate, canine form, will he be able to get Ichiko to take him in, so that he can strike at her when she least suspects it?

3. Round 3!

July 18, 2012

Ichiko decides to make Tsuwabaki, the boy she sits next to, her boyfriend. After a visit to his home, however an argument over money all but ruins that proposition. Ichiko tries to get back at him through his brother, which leads to an unexpected outcome.

2. Round 2!

July 11, 2012

Momiji turns up the pressure on Ichiko by transferring in to her school to try to catch her off guard there. Meanwhile, a traveling monk named Bobby arrives in town bearing charmed weaponry and an offer to help Ichiko vanquish Momiji's negative energy.

1. Round 1!

July 4, 2012

Ichiko Sakura has led a charmed life--so much so that it affects the lives of those around her. Momiji, a poverty god, is dispatched from the heavens to relieve Ichiko of her abundant good fortune, and help balance the scales of happiness in the world.

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Where to Watch Good Luck Girl!

Good Luck Girl! is available for streaming on the FUNimation website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Good Luck Girl! on demand at Amazon Prime and Crunchyroll.