About Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS-

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About

Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS- is a Japanese TV show that premiered in 2018. The show is based on the manga series of the same name written by Jasmine Gyuh. It falls under the genre of Japanese TV shows, specifically comedy and drama.

The story revolves around three yakuza men who are forced to undergo sex reassignment surgery and become an all-girl idol group to repay their boss. The trio, now known as the Gokudols, are faced with the challenges of navigating the idol industry while hiding their true identities.

The show explores themes of identity, gender, and the comedic and emotional struggles faced by the characters as they try to maintain their secret and find success as idols.

Making / Production

The TV show adaptation of Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS- was produced by DMM Pictures, a Japanese production company. It was directed by Keinosuke Hara and written by Jin Hirano.

The production team aimed to capture the essence of the original manga series and bring it to life on screen. They worked closely with the author, Jasmine Gyuh, to ensure the adaptation stayed true to the source material.

Actors

• Ruka Matsuda as Kentaro Yamamoto / Airi Yamamoto - Kentaro is one of the yakuza men who transforms into Airi, the leader of the Gokudols.
• Akane Sakanoue as Ryo Tachibana / Mari Tachibana - Ryo becomes Mari, the cute and innocent member of the Gokudols.
• Natsumi Okamoto as Kazuhiko Sugihara / Chika Sugihara - Kazuhiko becomes Chika, the sexy and seductive member of the Gokudols.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS- has gained a cult following for its unique and unconventional premise.
• The TV show received mixed reviews, with some praising its humor and social commentary, while others criticized its portrayal of gender and identity.
• The manga series was adapted into an anime in 2018, further expanding its popularity.

Awards

No specific awards have been recorded for Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS-.

Quotes

• "We may be yakuza, but we're still human beings!" - Kentaro Yamamoto
• "Being an idol is hard work, but being a yakuza idol is even harder!" - Ryo Tachibana
• "We can't let our past define us. It's time to embrace our new lives as idols!" - Kazuhiko Sugihara

Music

Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS- features a catchy and energetic soundtrack that blends elements of J-pop and rock music. The opening theme song is titled "Goku Dolls" and is performed by the Gokudols themselves. The ending theme song, "Hoshi no Katachi," is sung by the voice actresses of the main characters.

Soundtrack

• "Goku Dolls" - Opening theme song
• "Hoshi no Katachi" - Ending theme song
• Various insert songs performed by the Gokudols