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Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS-

2018Show1 season10 episodes

AnimationComedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

An eccentric, gloriously campy comedy series about show business and society.

Good for friends night · party vibe · background watch

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, uplift or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E10 "Episode #1.10" 7.3

Episodes

7.1

Story

A group of 3 yakuza failed their boss for the last time. After messing up an important job, the boss gave them 2 choices: honorably commit suicide, or go to Thailand to get a sex reassignment surgery in order to become "female" idols. After a gruesome year training to become idols, they successfully debut, with overwhelming popularity, much to their dismay. This is where their tragedy truly begins.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Yakuza Comedy
  • Extreme Cringe Humor
  • Idol Industry Satire
  • Gender-Bending Parody
  • Dark & Grotesque Anime
  • High-Energy Pop Soundtrack
  • Uncomfortable Social Commentary
  • Bizarre Premise Execution
  • Adult-Oriented Animation

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Chiaki Kon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 3, 2018 · September 4, 2018 · Ended

First aired
July 3, 2018
Last aired
September 4, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
127 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS-?"

Questions about Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS-

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS-?

Netflix

In the United States, Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS- streams on Netflix. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS- worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6).

How long does it take to watch Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS-?

4 h

About 4 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Will Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS- make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (10 of 10) and absurd humor (10 of 10).

Can I half-watch Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS-?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS- in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.