by Kirara Anime “Bad Girl” Returns in an Unprecedented Three-Season Broadcast Run Starting January 7
In a rare and noteworthy move within the anime industry, the TV anime Bad Girl, which originally aired as a Summer 2025 Kirara title, has begun a consecutive three-season rebroadcast. The rebroadcast officially kicked off today, Wednesday, January 7, drawing renewed attention from fans and newcomers alike.
This kind of long-term, uninterrupted rebroadcast is highly unusual for a Kirara-based slice-of-life comedy, making Bad Girl a standout case and highlighting its strong reception and lasting popularity.
What Is “Bad Girl”?
Bad Girl is a school comedy anime adapted from the four-panel manga currently serialized in Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara Carat. The manga, written and illustrated by Nikumaru, has released three collected volumes to date and is known for its humorous contrast between appearances and reality.
At its core, Bad Girl tells the story of a girl who desperately wants to be rebellious—but is far too kind-hearted to pull it off properly.
Broadcast Details (Winter 2026 Rebroadcast)
The rebroadcast begins January 7, 2026, and will air weekly across multiple channels:
- Terrestrial TV
- TV Kanagawa
- TV Saitama
- Chiba TV
- Every Wednesday at 11:30 PM
- Satellite TV
- BS Nippon TV
- Every Wednesday at 11:30 PM
Notably, Bad Girl was already rebroadcast on BS11 and TOKYO MX in October 2025, immediately after its original run ended making this the third consecutive broadcast season, an extremely rare occurrence.
Story Summary (Beginner-Friendly)
The story centers on Yu Yutani, a first-year student at the prestigious Fujigasaki Private High School.
- On the surface, Yu is:
- Polite
- Hardworking
- Highly praised by teachers
- But everything changes when she meets:
- Mizutori Atori, the school’s elegant “Madonna”
- Chairwoman of the Discipline Committee
Yu idolizes Atori to the point of worship. Convinced that being a “good girl” won’t get her noticed, Yu makes a dramatic decision:
She will stop being an honor student and become a delinquent— a “Bad Girl.”
Of course, Yu is terrible at being bad, leading to a constant stream of misunderstandings, overreactions, and lovable failures that define the series’ charm.
Episode 1 Breakdown
Episode 1 Lineup
- Episode 1: Bad Girl From Today ♡
- Episode 2: I Want to Be a Bad Girl ♡
- Episode 3: Collar and Dog Ears
- Extra: Suzukaze-san Is Easily Misunderstood
Episode 1 Synopsis
Yu Yutani, a model student admired by teachers, decides to reinvent herself as the most notorious delinquent imaginable—all for the sake of catching Atori’s attention. On her very first day, she ends up on the same bus as Atori, panics, and desperately calls her childhood friend Ryo Suzukaze for advice… with predictably chaotic results.
Characters & Appeal
- Yu Yutani
- Sharp eyes, flashy two-tone hair, piercings
- Claims to be a delinquent
- Actually extremely kind and innocent
- Mizutori Atori
- Elegant, calm, and admired by all
- Discipline Committee Chair
- Completely unaware of Yu’s “delinquent struggle”
The series thrives on gap comedy the contrast between how characters see themselves and how they truly are.
Production Staff
- Original Work: Bad Girl by Nikumaru
(Serialized in Manga Time Kirara Carat, Houbunsha) - Director: Takeshi Furuta
- Series Composition: Shoji Yonemura
- Character Design: Yuki Morimoto
- Music: Arisa Okehazama
- Animation Production: Bridge
Why Is This Rebroadcast Special?
- Three consecutive broadcast seasons is extremely rare for Kirara anime
- Indicates strong TV ratings and steady fan demand
- Perfect opportunity for new viewers to start from Episode 1
- Reinforces the growing trend of Kirara titles gaining long-term visibility, not just one-season popularityFinal Thoughts: Is “Bad Girl” Worth Watching?
Absolutely especially if you enjoy:
- Light -hearted school comedies
- Kirara-style cute-but-chaotic characters
- Stories about self-identity and admiration, told with humor
Whether you missed it last summer or want to revisit Yu Yutani’s hilarious journey into “delinquency,” Winter 2026 is the perfect time to jump into Bad Girl.
With its unprecedented rebroadcast run, Bad Girl proves that sometimes, being bad at being bad is exactly what makes a series unforgettable.
