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“Post-war Japan, 1949: barmaid and investor create all-girls baseball team, igniting national dreams and making Tome a superstar.”
Tetsuwan Girl
鉄腕ガール
7.43
3,749 rank · 4,885 readers · 39 favorites
Seinen
Historical
Drama
Slice of Life
Sports
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Synopsis
Post-war Japan, 1949: barmaid and investor create all-girls baseball team, igniting national dreams and making Tome a superstar.
The year is 1949. Japan had been defeated in World War II and was occupied by Allied Forces consisting of American, Australian, British, Indian and New Zealander troops. A young woman meets a young man. Both have lost everything because of the war. Tome Kano, a barmaid, and Katsuya Ranzaki, a wealthy investor. The two are fed up with their lives and want to live "real lives" for once. Katsuya's starting up an all-girls baseball team with Tome on it allows them to do this. In this dramatic story, the dreams of a nation come alive. Through the determination and strength of Katsuya and Tome, girls baseball becomes a sensation, and Tome a superstar. (Source: MU)
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Community consensus
Derived from 4 sampled reviews
7.0
/10
What 4 readers settled on.
75%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8
mode 8
σ 1.73
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.73 · some divergence
The polarity gap
4.0 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 4.0
Yes
No
Score over time
↓ 1.00
Running avg · Nov 2008 → Mar 2021
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “This series excels through its evocative art style, which masterfully captures the tension of baseball, alongside compelling themes of women's empowerment and a unique fusion of noir and sports....”
- 8 “This powerful series features excellent narrative buildup and detailed art that perfectly complements the emotional journey of its fearless, liberated protagonist. However, the pacing feels rushed...”
- 8 “Tetsuwan Girl is a masterfully told, grounded sports drama that features Takahashi Tsutomu’s distinct, evocative art style and a compelling, indomitable protagonist. While the narrative...”
Verbosity
Short · 0%
Medium · 50%
Long · 50%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Tetsuwan Girl begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 92 × 9 ch × vol
- Total read 12h 16m approx
- Published Feb 2000 – Feb 2002
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M3420 catalog