Gunslinger Girl

Gunslinger Girl (2003-2008)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Action, Anime, Science-Fiction

Officially, the Social Welfare Agency is a government sponsored corporation that's in the business of saving lives. At least, that's the ruse. In reality, it's an agency on the fringe of technology. They give terminal patients another shot at life using cybernetic implants. This conditioning process then shapes the patient into an efficient machine for handling all of the government's dirty work.

Having survived the brutal slaughter of her family, Henrietta awakens to her new life at the Agency with a re-built body and no memory of the past. She has been teamed with her handler Jose, who is responsible for her training and conditioning, turning her into the perfect killing machine. Henrietta strives to find her place within the Agency, doing her best to win Jose's affection. But can Jose control her? Can he balance the needs and desires between the assassin and the developing adolescent?

Who are these girls? They've been given a second chance at life… But at what cost?

Network
Scheduleevery Monday (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E13And So Pinocchio Becomes HumanMar 31, 2008
S02E12The Fighting PuppetMar 24, 2008
S02E11Budding FeelingsMar 17, 2008
S02E10Flowers of GoodwillMar 10, 2008
S02E09Clever Snake, Simple PigeonMar 3, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Gunslinger Girl premiere?

Gunslinger Girl premiered on October 8, 2003.

Who was the director of Gunslinger Girl?

The director of Gunslinger Girl was Morio Asaka.

What was the genre of Gunslinger Girl?

Gunslinger Girl was a science-fiction anime series.

Who was the protagonist of Gunslinger Girl?

The protagonist of Gunslinger Girl was a young girl named Henrietta, who is given cybernetic implants and brainwashed into a killing machine.

Who were the handlers in Gunslinger Girl?

The handlers in Gunslinger Girl were adult men who trained and supervised the young girls in their missions.

Who produced Gunslinger Girl?

Gunslinger Girl was produced by Madhouse Studios.

What was the setting of Gunslinger Girl?

Gunslinger Girl was set in Italy.

What was the main theme of Gunslinger Girl?

The main theme of Gunslinger Girl was the psychological toll of using young children as soldiers and assassins.

What was the age range of the girls in Gunslinger Girl?

The girls in Gunslinger Girl were aged between 9 and 15 years old.

What was the organization that employed the girls in Gunslinger Girl?

The organization that employed the girls in Gunslinger Girl was called the Social Welfare Agency.

What were the special abilities of the girls in Gunslinger Girl?

The girls in Gunslinger Girl had enhanced physical abilities due to their cybernetic implants, and were trained in combat and marksmanship.

What was the relationship between the handlers and the girls in Gunslinger Girl?

The relationship between the handlers and the girls in Gunslinger Girl was often exploitative and abusive, with the handlers manipulating the girls both mentally and physically.

What was the role of the girls' emotions in Gunslinger Girl?

The girls' emotions were a major focus of Gunslinger Girl, with their handlers using their psychological trauma and emotional dependency to control them.

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