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Gals (2018): Cast & Plot

Gals (2018) movie poster

Gals is a 2018 short animated film directed by Caori Murata, starring Riko Kuramasu as Cappellatte (voice). It runs 2 minutes.

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Gals (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2 min
Director
Caori Murata
Genre
Animation
After the credits
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The story

What Is Gals About?

The premise of Gals without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Reminiscing the days I spent with an old friend, facing up to the narrow but deep gap that lies between us.

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Cast & crew

Gals Cast & Characters

Riko Kuramasu plays Cappellatte (voice) in Gals. Directed by Caori Murata.

Plot

Gals Plot Summary

What happens in Gals from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The narrative centers on the kogal subculture in Japan, painted against the vibrant backdrop of Shibuya. At the heart of the story is Ran Kotobuki, a teenager who proudly calls herself the world’s greatest gal. She embodies the gal lifestyle with a fierce sense of style and attitude, and she has earned a reputation as the most respected gal in all of Shibuya. Yet beneath the confident exterior, Ran is bound by family loyalties and long-standing expectations that tug at her future choices.

Full summary

The whole story of Gals, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Gals?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which district serves as the vibrant backdrop for the story?

Details

Gals Also Known As

Also known as “On'na tomodachi”.

Also known as
  • On'na tomodachi

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FAQ

Gals FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gals, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gals?

Gals runs 2 minutes.

When was Gals released?

Gals was released on May 21, 2018.

Who directed Gals?

Gals was directed by Caori Murata.

Who is in the cast of Gals?

Gals stars Riko Kuramasu as Cappellatte (voice).

Does Gals have a post-credit scene?

No. Gals has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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