Gals! is a shojo manga illustrated and written by Mihona Fujii and was serialized in Ribon magazine from 1998 to 2002. The manga was published by Shueisha and DMX in the U.S. A 52 episode anime adaptation called Super GALS! Kotobuki Ran (often refered to as Super Gals!) aired from April 1st, 2002 to March 31, 2002. The first 26 episode were licensed and dubbed by ADV Films from 2003-2006. The Right Stuf International licensed the full series in 2006 and released the remaining 26 episodes in a subtitled only boxset in 2007. They later released a full 52 episode boxset in 2010. The series stars Ran Kotobuki, a Shibuya Gal who is determined to live as a gal for the rest of her life. The series follows Ran though her many adventures living her Gal life, defending her terf in Shibuya, battling rivals, trying to make it though school, and finding true loves. It may seem like alot but with her Gal pals by her side, nothing can stop Ran