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They Called Me a Bad Girl

1984Show1 season24 episodes

Drama
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A romantic, moving drama series about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Shoko's life, marked by delinquency and a harsh upbringing, takes an unexpected turn when Tetsuya's devoted affection and the soulful strains of his "sho"—a traditional Japanese gagaku wind instrument—offer her a melody of hope and a chance for reform.

Feels like

  • 80s J-Drama
  • Redemption Arc
  • Youth Delinquency
  • Transformative Love Story
  • Emotional Journey
  • Traditional Music Focus
  • Societal Issues
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Hopeful Narrative

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Facts

April 17, 1984 · September 25, 1984 · Ended

First aired
April 17, 1984
Last aired
September 25, 1984
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 24 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "How long does it take to watch They Called Me a Bad Girl?"

Questions about They Called Me a Bad Girl

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How long does it take to watch They Called Me a Bad Girl?

18 h

About 18 hours: 24 episodes in 1 season of about 46 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1984.

Is They Called Me a Bad Girl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is They Called Me a Bad Girl good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is They Called Me a Bad Girl in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.