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Gunslinger Girl
Synopsis: In the heart of Italy, the social agency -Social to rescues hospitals' beds and offers a second chance in life using the latest in cyber advances. With their artificially enhanced bodies, girls suffer brainwashing and trained as killers to do the dirty work of the Italian government. Despite all the modifications, they are still just heart children, fighting for the recognition of those they love, even though they know that the love they feel is manufactured. This tragic tale unfolds when these girls deal with their emotions in an agency that treats them as nothing but cruel killers.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Gunslinger Girl
- Anime Name in Japanese: ガンスリンガー・ガール
- Anime Name in English: Gunslinger Girl
- Other names: Gunslinger Girls
Production information
- Producers: Marvelous, Fuji TV
- Licensors: Funimation
- Studios: Madhouse
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 13
- Date: October 9, 2003 - February 19, 2004
- Genres: Action, drama, science fiction
- Subjects: Military, psychological
- Target: Seinen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.391
- Popularity: 74396
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- The anime is based on a manga written and illustrated by Yu Aida, which was published between 2002 and
- The original title in Japanese is "Gansuringā Gāru", which means "gun girl".
- The story takes place in Italy and follows the lives of young girls who were transformed into cyber killer by the Italian government.
- The anime was produced by Madhouse studio and directed by Morio Asaka.
- The anime's opening theme song is "The Light Before We Land" by the British band The Delgados.
- The anime was first aired in Japan in 2003 and had a total of 52 episodes.
- The anime was well received by critics and the public, being praised for its exciting story and well -developed characters.
- The anime also inspired two games for PlayStation 2, released in 2004 and
- The anime was licensed for display in the United States by Funimation Entertainment.
- The anime addresses complex themes such as the ethics of using children such as weapons and the relationship between humans and machines.
Main Characters
- Henrietta (Luciana Baroli) - One of the protagonists, is a girl who was transformed into a cyber killer and has a strong emotional connection with her "handler".
- Triela (Fernanda Bullara) - Another of the protagonists is a girl who was also transformed into a cyber killer but has a stronger and more independent personality.
- Rico (Tatiane Keplmair) - One of the girls who has been transformed into a cyber killer, is the younger in the group and has a shy and reserved personality.
- Claes (Raquel Marinho) - Another of the girls who was transformed into a cyber killer, is the most intellectual of the group and has a calm and quiet personality.
- Jean Croce (Fábio Lucindo) - Henrietta's "handler" is an agent of the social welfare agency who takes care of killer girls.
- Jose Croce (Thiago Longo) - Jean's older brother is also an agent of the social welfare agency and has a complicated relationship with Henrietta.
Summary and events
- The Social Welfare Agency (Social Welfare Agency) is created in Italy to combat organized crime.
- Orphaned or severely injured girls are selected to become killer cyborgs known as "Gunslinger Girls).
- Henrietta, one of the rental girls, is presented as the protagonist of the story.
- Henrietta is trained by her "tutor), José Croce, to become an efficient killer.
- Henrietta develops romantic feelings by Joseph, who is prohibited from corresponding to these feelings.
- Other rental girls are presented, including Triela, Claes, Rico and Angelica.
- The agency faces external threats, including terrorists and other criminal groups.
- The agency also faces internal threats, including the corruption of some of its members.
- Henrietta is seriously injured on a mission and undergoes surgery to become even more cyborg.
- Joseph is killed on a mission, leaving Henrietta devastated.
- Henrietta seeks revenge against those responsible for Joseph's death.
- The agency is investigated by a journalist who discovers the truth about rental girls and exposes the agency to the public.
- The agency is dissolved and the rental girls are released from their obligations.
- Henrietta and the other rental girls are forced to face an uncertain future.
What happens in the end?
Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Gunslinger GirlWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.
At the end of Gunslinger Girl's manga, the social welfare agency is dissolved and girls are transferred to other organizations. Henrietta and Jose meet and decide to live together, while Tiela and Hillshire depart on a mission together. Rico and Jean also meet and decide to retire together. However, the threat of the Padania organization still persists and the story ends with the suggestion that girls will continue to fight.
Meaning of Gunslinger Girl
Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:
ガンスリンガー・ガール
- ガンスリンガー (Gansuringā) - means "firearms shooter"
- ガール (Gāru) - It means "girl"
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