Gunslinger Girl

25min

Action & Adventure

Animation

Drama

The Social Welfare Agency saves the lives of terminal patients using cybernetic implants. Then it teaches them to kill. After surviving the slaughter of her family, young Henrietta awakens to her new life at the Agency with a rebuilt body and no memory. Teamed with Jose, who is responsible for turning her into the perfect assassin, Henrietta’s been given a second chance—but at what cost?

Production Companies

Artland

Madhouse

Episodes

Cast

Fratello (Siblings)

1. Fratello (Siblings)

25min

8th Oct 2003

Following a gruesome night of terror, Henrietta is taken in by The Social Welfare Agency. It’s up to José to show her the ropes.

Orione (Orion)

2. Orione (Orion)

25min

15th Oct 2003

Henrietta works to find her place at the Agency after the mistakes of her recent assignment. Feeling responsible for her shortcomings, José tries to learn what Henrietta needs to help her flourish as an assassin.

Ragazzo (Boy)

3. Ragazzo (Boy)

25min

29th Oct 2003

After years in a body she couldn’t move, the Social Welfare Agency gave Rico a new one. While scoping out a mission, she meets a boy who makes her question who she’s supposed to be.

Bambola (Doll)

4. Bambola (Doll)

25min

12th Nov 2003

The friction between Hilshire and Triela could jeopardize their mission of protecting Mario Bossi, a retired criminal who’s turned government witness in a case against organized crime.

Promessa (Promise)

5. Promessa (Promise)

25min

19th Nov 2003

Captain Raballo accepts a Handler job with the Agency. But when he’s teamed with Claes, he wonders if his selfish needs justify the pain he must inflict on the young assassin.

Gelato (Frozen)

6. Gelato (Frozen)

25min

26th Nov 2003

José, Henrietta, and Enzo are tracking terrorist Enrico Berdini, who’s negotiating to buy an explosive device to use in an attack on Rome.

Protezione (Protection)

7. Protezione (Protection)

25min

3rd Dec 2003

Jean and Rico befriend an accountant named Filippo who carries a ledger coveted by a terrorist. Unbeknownst to Filippo, his two new friends are his only protection from impending death.

Il Principe del Regno della Pasta (The Prince of the Kingdom of Pasta)

8. Il Principe del Regno della Pasta (The Prince of the Kingdom of Pasta)

25min

17th Dec 2003

Angelina was hit by a car and left for dead. With the help of the Agency, she was reborn as Angelica - but the negative side effects of the cybernetic implants began to show.

Lycoris Radiata Herb (Be Struck Off Herb)

9. Lycoris Radiata Herb (Be Struck Off Herb)

25min

4th Jan 2004

When Henrietta reaches out to new recruit Elsa, a cold shoulder is all she gets in return. When Elsa’s handler brings José and Henrietta in on a hit, strained tensions place the mission in jeopardy.

Amare (To Love)

10. Amare (To Love)

25min

28th Jan 2004

After a grizzly murder, Section One attempts to get to the bottom of the cyborg problem. Jean becomes embroiled in a cover-up, and José and Henrietta are sent away for their own "safety."

Febbre Alta (High Fever)

11. Febbre Alta (High Fever)

25min

4th Feb 2004

Henrietta and José are tailed in Sicily by Section One agents. Pietro and Elenora's suspicions grow as Henrietta reveals she knows more about Elsa and Lauro’s death than anyone thought.

Simbiosi (Symbiosis)

12. Simbiosi (Symbiosis)

25min

11th Feb 2004

Claes is in trouble after her mission to foil a Republican Faction kidnapping plot goes awry.

Stella Cadente (Falling Star)

13. Stella Cadente (Falling Star)

25min

18th Feb 2004

The girls are excited about tonight's meteor shower, but everyone's thoughts are with hospitalized Angelica. Her time is short, and Henrietta must convince Marco to go to her side.

First air date

8th Oct 2003

Last air date

31st Mar 2008

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks