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| Gal-sen | |
 First tankōbon volume cover | |
| ギャルせん (Gyaru sen) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Erotic comedy[1] |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Meguru Ueno |
| Published by | Kodansha |
| Imprint | Young Magazine KC |
| Magazine |
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| Original run | September 13, 2021 – October 30, 2023 |
| Volumes | 9 |
Gal-sen (Japanese: ギャルせん, Hepburn: Gyaru sen) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Meguru Ueno. It started in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Weekly Young Magazine in September 2021. It finished in the magazine in September 2022; it was transferred to the YanMaga Web website and app in that same month, and finished in October 2023. Its chapters were collected in nine tankōbon volumes.
Premise
[edit]Sora Nezu is shocked to find that his childhood neighbor and crush Suzune Nekogami has become a sexy, tanned gal teacher at his high school. While she is serious and strict with him during class time, she flirts with and gets him aroused outside of the classroom. His female classmates and teachers also show erotic interest in him.
Characters
[edit]- Sora Nezu (根津 宙 (ねづ そら), Nezu Sora)[2]
- As a child, Sora used to be taken care by his neighbor and crush "Suzu-nee" when he was young, but rejects her outwardly when they were taking a bath together and he got sexually aroused. Now in his first year at high school, he tries to reconcile their relationship, but when she behaves erotically around him again, he gets aroused more and cannot stop thinking of her.
- Suzune Nekogami (猫嚙 すずね (ねこがみ すずね), Nekogami Suzune)[2]
- Sora's former neighbor, she used to have a friendly and proper appearance when she babysat and played with him until she was rejected by him for inadvertently sexually arousing him. In high school, she pursues a gal lifestyle and bleaches her hair blonde with ganguro (dark skin) complexion.[2] She returns as Sora's physical education / health teacher, and the advisor of their biology club. Outside of class, she teases him with increasingly erotic activities short of intercourse, wanting him to admit his perversion.
- Samejima and Kamoi
- Sora's guy classmates, they form a biology club with Sora and Maina, with Suzune as their advisor.
- Maina Uzuki
- A beautiful high school gal who also has a social media following. Because all the school boys fawn over her except for Sora, she shows interest towards him and joins the biology club. But when he accidentally falls on her in an awkward "lucky pervert" manner, she then becomes aroused whenever she thinks of him, and acts upon that when alone, intoxicated, or in close contact with Sora. She is jealous of Sora's relationship with Suzune.
- Mamiko Hitsuji
- The school nurse and Suzu's former schoolmate. She likes to experiment with different fragrance oils and uses Sora as a boy toy. Some of the chapter titles refer to her as Mama-sensei because of her airhead-like motherly demeanor, glasses that she cannot see without, clumsiness and voluptuous chest. She used to be a delinquent gal in high school.
- Aoi Althea Blancheval
- Althea-sensei is an English teacher and advisor for their English & Social Studies (ESS) club. She started at the same year as Suzune and views her as a rival. Her first interactions with Sora was also inadvertently erotic.
- Tsukasa Saginomiya
- Tsukasa is introduced as a school prince who represents the ESS club in fighting against Sora at the school festival. However during the match, when Sora accidentally tears open Tsukasa's jacket and realizes that Tsukasa is a girl who has bound her breasts, he protects Tsukasa from having that known. Per her family tradition, Tsukasa is required to dress as a man until she comes of age or falls in love. She falls for Sora and wants to be his girlfriend.
Publication
[edit]Written and illustrated by Meguru Ueno, Gal-sen started in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Weekly Young Magazine on September 13, 2021.[3][4] It finished in the magazine on September 12, 2022, and moved to the YanMaga Web website and app on September 26 of that same year.[5][6] It finished on October 30, 2023.[7] Kodansha collected its chapters in nine tankōbon volumes, released from February 4, 2022,[1] to February 6, 2024.[8]
Volumes
[edit]| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 4, 2022[9] | 978-4-06-526837-7 |
| 2 | May 6, 2022[10] | 978-4-06-527786-7 |
| 3 | August 5, 2022[11] | 978-4-06-528808-5 |
| 4 | November 4, 2022[12] | 978-4-06-529806-0 |
| 5 | February 6, 2023[13] | 978-4-06-530706-9 |
| 6 | May 8, 2023[14] | 978-4-06-531725-9 |
| 7 | August 4, 2023[15] | 978-4-06-532652-7 |
| 8 | November 6, 2023[8] | 978-4-06-533633-5 |
| 9 | February 6, 2024[16] | 978-4-06-534620-4 |
See also
[edit]- My First Girlfriend Is a Gal, another manga series by the same author
- Does a Hot Elf Live Next Door to You?, another manga series by the same author
References
[edit]- ^ a b ドSでセクシーな"黒ギャル"の体育教師との秘密の個人授業、「ギャルせん」1巻. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. February 4, 2022. Archived from the original on November 20, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c ギャルせん. Young Magazine Official Website (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 6, 2021). "Meguru Ueno Launches Gal-Sen Manga on September 13". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 20, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ セクシーな黒ギャル教師を描く「はじめてのギャル」植野メグルの新連載ヤンマガで. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 13, 2021. Archived from the original on November 20, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ ヤングマガジン編集部 [@magazine_young] (September 12, 2022). \ #ヤンマガ 41号発売中！/ 『#ギャルせん』（植野メグル） 意外な組み合わせでキマシタワー‼️ 美人教師が2人っきりでやることって一体‥‥!? 👉次回からヤンマガWebに移籍します!! パワーアップした『ギャルせん』をお楽しみに⭐️ 9月26日より配信開始♪ https://magazine.yanmaga.jp/c/gal-sen/ (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved October 6, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ ヤングマガジン 2022年第41号. Weekly Young Magazine (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ ヤングマガジン編集部 [@magazine_young] (October 30, 2023). 『#ギャルせん』完結‼️‼️ 11/5まで【1巻無料&最新話以外10ポイント】で公開中！！ (Tweet) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b 【11月6日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 6, 2023. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ 【2月4日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. February 4, 2022. Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ 【5月6日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 6, 2022. Archived from the original on May 6, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ 【8月5日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 5, 2022. Archived from the original on November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ 【11月4日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 4, 2022. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ 【2月6日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. February 6, 2023. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ 【5月8日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 8, 2023. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ 【8月4日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 4, 2023. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ 【2月6日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. February 6, 2024. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website at Young Magazine (in Japanese)
- Gal-sen (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
Gal-sen
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Plot and Setting
Premise
Gal-sen centers on Sora Nezu, a high school freshman who enters his new school life carrying fond memories of his childhood crush, Suzune Nekogami, from their time as middle school neighbors.[4] Unbeknownst to him, Suzune has undergone a dramatic transformation since their last encounter, evolving from an innocent girl into a confident "sexy gal" characterized by her tanned skin, bold fashion, and flirtatious demeanor.[6] To Sora's utter shock, he discovers that this changed version of Suzune is now his homeroom PE and health teacher, placing her in a position of authority over him in the school environment.[2] The core conflict arises from the contrasting sides of Suzune's personality: she maintains a strict, professional attitude in the classroom, enforcing discipline among her students, but outside of school hours, she engages in provocative teasing and intimate behaviors specifically directed at Sora, often arousing him in erotic "special guidance" sessions.[4] This dual dynamic creates tension between their past affection and their current teacher-student relationship, complicating Sora's adjustment to high school.[4] Complicating matters further, the narrative introduces harem elements as several other female characters—classmates and faculty alike—begin showing romantic or sexual interest in Sora, resulting in a series of comedic misunderstandings and ecchi scenarios.[6] As an ecchi romantic comedy, Gal-sen explores Sora's struggles to balance these unexpected attractions with the demands of everyday high school life, including clubs and peer interactions in a typical Japanese school setting.[2]Setting
The primary setting of Gal-sen is a typical Japanese high school, featuring everyday environments such as classrooms, physical education fields, the health office, and after-school club rooms that serve as backdrops for student interactions.[7] This generic yet familiar school layout grounds the story in relatable adolescent experiences, emphasizing routine school life amid comedic and sensual undertones.[2] A key recurring location is the biology club room, where characters gather for activities that often lead to humorous and intimate scenarios, with the club advisor playing a central role in these dynamics.[2] The narrative integrates elements of the gyaru subculture, including bold fashion choices like tanned skin and revealing outfits, casual slang, and outgoing social hierarchies that shape group behaviors and interpersonal tensions within the school.[1] Exaggerated ecchi tropes are woven into daily school routines, such as unintended wardrobe malfunctions during physical education sessions or examinations in the health office, heightening the comedic and provocative atmosphere without venturing into overt fantasy.[3] The story unfolds in contemporary Japan, reflecting modern high school customs and societal norms with minimal deviations, aside from character personality shifts that enhance the gyaru influences.[2]Characters
Main Characters
Sora Nezu (根津 宙, Nezu Sora) is the protagonist of Gal-sen, portrayed as a shy and average high school freshman who serves as the passive lead in a harem dynamic. As Suzune's childhood friend and former neighbor, he grapples with indecision and heightened arousal triggered by the romantic advances from multiple women in his life, often leading to internal conflicts about his loyalties and desires.[8] Suzune Nekogami (猫嚙 すずね, Nekogami Suzune) functions as the central female lead, who has transformed from Sora's innocent childhood friend and neighbor into a bold gal instructor specializing in physical education and health at Sora's high school. Her teasing and dominant personality is accentuated by her prominent physical attributes, which she uses to flirtatiously assert control; this stems from a long-standing crush on Sora, prompting her to pursue him aggressively while maintaining a professional facade in class.[8] Maina Uzuki emerges as a key romantic rival, depicted as a popular gyaru student who joins the school's biology club to get closer to Sora. Outgoing and seductive in her approach, she develops a genuine attraction to him through shared club activities, contrasting her confident exterior with moments of vulnerability when her advances are met with resistance.[8] The interpersonal dynamics among these characters revolve around Sora's position at the center, with Suzune exhibiting rivalry toward interlopers like Maina by intensifying her flirtatious dominance to reclaim his attention. Sora, meanwhile, wrestles with his deep-rooted feelings for Suzune—rekindled upon their unexpected reunion as student and teacher—against the allure of emerging interests, fostering tension and growth in their relationships.[8]Supporting Characters
Mamiko Hitsuji serves as the school nurse at Sora's high school, characterized by her manipulative tendencies and penchant for using the protagonist, Sora Nezu, as a personal plaything during infirmary visits, often leading to ecchi scenarios through questionable consent dynamics.[6] Her interactions emphasize comedic relief via risqué humor, positioning her as a covert pervert who subtly advances the series' harem elements without pursuing deeper romantic involvement.[9] Aoi Althea Blancheval, the elegant English teacher and advisor to the English Social Studies Club, acts as a competitive rival to the main character Suzune Nekogami, frequently inserting herself into Sora's life under academic pretexts that escalate into deceptive ecchi encounters.[6] She tricks Sora into situations that arouse her discreetly, contributing to the harem's tension through her hot teacher archetype and rivalry-driven antics, while providing humor via her covertly perverse behavior.[9] Tsukasa Saginomiya, known as the "school prince," is an androgynous female student initially presenting as aloof and charismatic, representing her club in competitive events against Sora, which introduces gender-bending humor through her secret identity.[9] She develops feelings for Sora after he protects her secret, adding layers of comedic revelation and light romantic pursuit that enhance the series' whimsical harem interactions, though her arc remains secondary.[9] Samejima and Kamoi, Sora's classmates in the biology club, offer consistent comic relief through their obliviousness to the surrounding romantic tensions and harem developments, often facilitating group scenarios that highlight the protagonist's awkward predicaments.[9] Their pragmatic, background presence underscores everyday school life without romantic entanglements, serving primarily to amplify humorous misunderstandings.[6] Collectively, these supporting characters expand the harem dynamics by generating jealousy plots among the primary cast and orchestrating ecchi scenarios centered on Sora, such as infirmary mishaps or club rivalries, while their limited personal arcs keep the focus on comedic support rather than emotional depth.[6] This approach maintains the manga's balance of humor and light romance, with the biology club acting as a key hub for their interactions.[9]Production
Development
Meguru Ueno, the creator of Gal-sen, gained prominence through his earlier manga Hajimete no Gal, serialized from 2015 to 2021, which solidified his reputation for crafting gyaru-themed ecchi comedies centered on romantic and comedic entanglements involving flamboyant female characters.[1] The project involved no significant collaborators, as Ueno managed both the writing and artwork independently, consistent with his approach in prior series.[1]Art and Style
Meguru Ueno's work in Gal-sen aligns with his background in ecchi series.[1]Publication
Serialization
Gal-sen debuted as a serial in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine on September 13, 2021, targeting the seinen demographic of young adult males.[7] The manga was released weekly in the print magazine, aligning with its publication schedule.[7] On September 26, 2022, the series transferred to Kodansha's digital platform YanMaga Web following its conclusion in the print edition.[7] The serialization ended with the release of its 81st and final chapter on October 30, 2023.[10]Volumes
Gal-sen has been compiled into nine tankōbon volumes by Kodansha under the Young Magazine Comics imprint, released between February 4, 2022, and February 6, 2024.[11] The series collects all 81 chapters originally serialized in Weekly Young Magazine and YanMaga Web.[2] Each volume follows standard Kodansha seinen formatting, typically including color inserts from the magazine serialization, author afterwords, and occasional omake sketches, though no extensive side stories or extras are featured.[12]| Volume | Release Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 4, 2022 | 978-4-06-526837-7[12] |
| 2 | May 6, 2022 | 978-4-06-527786-7[13] |
| 3 | August 5, 2022 | - |
| 4 | November 4, 2022 | - |
| 5 | February 6, 2023 | - |
| 6 | May 8, 2023 | - |
| 7 | August 4, 2023 | 978-4-06-532652-7[14] |
| 8 | November 6, 2023 | - |
| 9 | February 6, 2024 | - |