“Post-war Japan split into 10 gang nations; rookie Nozomi and three girls ride motorcycles to fulfill her injured Best's requests.”
The Rolling Girls
ローリング☆ガールズ
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Synopsis
Post-war Japan split into 10 gang nations; rookie Nozomi and three girls ride motorcycles to fulfill her injured Best's requests.
In a dystopian future where Japan's political organization has crumbled after the Great Tokyo War, Japan is broken up into 10 independent nations, with each nation controlled by a gang led by a "Best," a human-proclaimed prophet with destructive superpowers. Nozomi Moritomo is a "Rest"—a normal girl that has just started out as a rookie in the local gang. She wants to help the Best Masami Utoku, her childhood friend and role model, in the ongoing territorial dispute. When Masami becomes severely injured and unable to fight, Nozomi decides to go on a mission to complete the requests sent to Masami from all over Japan. Along the way, she meets Yukina Kosaka, a shy girl with no sense of direction; Ai Hibiki, an upbeat girl who loves eating; and Chiaya Misono, a quiet and mysterious girl that wears a gas mask. Together, the four girls travel all over the country on their motorcycles while getting involved in territorial wars, disagreements, and even suspicious conspiracies.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 26 sampled reviews
What 26 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.15 · split reception
4.7 pts
Recommenders 7.7 · others 3.0
↓ 1.12
Running avg · Mar 2015 → Mar 2026
- 8 “This show is a fun, enjoyable, and silly experience that excels at not taking itself too seriously. While the plot lacks the depth found in other anime and remains quite simple, it never feels bad...”
- 7 “The vivid, colorful artwork and consistent comedic scenes make this show an enjoyable and engaging experience. While the story flows well, it often feels too random, and the animation occasionally...”
- 9 “Rolling Girls is a genuinely fun and crazy experience that excels through its hilarious scenes and the distinct, evolving personalities of its characters. While it may not satisfy those looking for...”
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2015 – Mar 2015 Winter 2015
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-9358 catalog
Produced by
- Dentsu Producer
- Shochiku Producer
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Pony Canyon Producer
- Movic Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor