Series synopsis
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?, also known as オタクに優しいギャルはいない!? is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on HTB on April 8, 2026. It ended on June 24, 2026. It stars Shou Komura, Konomi Inagaki, Yu Serizawa and Jun Kasama.
Takuya Seo is a quiet otaku who keeps a low profile at school—until two gals from his class start talking to him. The cool but scatterbrained Kei Amane and the cheerful, energetic Kotoko Ijichi couldn’t be more different, but the three soon bond over anime, games, and shared fandom. But one question remains: do nice gals who hang out with otaku really exist?!
Premise
Takuya Seo is a quiet otaku who keeps a low profile at school—until two gals from his class start talking to him. The cool but scatterbrained Kei Amane and the cheerful, energetic Kotoko Ijichi couldn’t be more different, but the three soon bond over anime, games, and shared fandom. But one question remains: do nice gals who hang out with otaku really exist?!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shou Komura as Takuya Seo (voice)
- Konomi Inagaki as Kei Amane (voice)
- Yu Serizawa as Kotoko Ijichi (voice)
- Jun Kasama as Genichirō Ijichi (voice)
- Konomi Kohara as Sayu Amamiya (voice)
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Kakeru Ijichi (voice)
- Emiri Kato as Hibiki Ijichi (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | April 8, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Can a Gal Be Kind to Otaku? An awkward otaku is surprised to find himself becoming friends with two of the most popular girls at school. |
April 8, 2026 |
| 2 |
Is My Room a Hangout Spot for Gals?! Ijichi and Amane insist on visiting Seo's house after school for an impromptu Glittery Monpets viewing party. |
April 15, 2026 |
| 3 |
Do You Want to Come Over? Quiet otaku Takuya suddenly befriends two very different gals, bonding with them over anime and fandom. |
April 22, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HTB |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 8, 2026 |
| Last aired | June 24, 2026 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |