Prepare for a summer filled with uproarious laughter, anime fans, HIDIVE, AMC Networks’ dedicated anime streaming service, just announced that a brand new comedy series, BADGIRL, will be joining their Summer 2025 simulcast lineup. Based on the popular manga by Nikumaru, this highly anticipated high school comedy is set to premiere on July 5, 2025 and will be available exclusively on HIDIVE.

John Ledford, President of the streamer, shared his excitement, stating, “We’re excited to bring the hilarious new comedy Bad Girl to fans this July as an exclusive simulcast series for Summer 2025. With each episode, the series offers viewers a fresh new dose of uproarious high school antics. Bad Girl is guaranteed to entertain fans all summer long!”

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BADGIRL is an adaptation of the seinen manga written and illustrated by Nikumaru, which has been serialized in Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara Carat since March 2021 and currently boasts four volumes.

Meet Yu Yutani, a first-year high school student with a unique look with sharp eyes, prominent piercings, and striking two-tone hair. She’s gained a reputation as a “bad girl” around school, but here’s the twist: she’s anything but! At heart, Yu is incredibly kind and good-natured. So why the delinquent act?

It all stems from her burning desire to catch the eye of the school’s “Madonna,” the beautiful and popular Atori Mizutori, who also happens to be the head of the student disciplinary committee. In an adorable, misguided attempt to get Atori’s attention, Yu has decided to ditch her honor student status and transform into a “bad delinquent!” Get ready for some hilariously awkward and heartwarming moments as Yu tries her best to be “bad” for love.

Meet The Creative Team Behind Badgirl

Bringing this beloved manga to life are some talented individuals:

• Director: Jōji Furuta
• Writer: Shōji Yonemura
• Character Design: Yuki Morimoto
• Production: Bridge

And the fantastic voice cast lending their talents to the characters:

• Azusa Tachibana as Yu Yutani
• Niina Hanamiya as Atori Mizutori
• Misato Matsuoka as Suzuka Suzukaze
• Miharu Hanai as Rura Ruriha

Badgirl World Premiere AX Panel

HIDIVE is also giving fans an extra special treat with the world premiere of BADGIRL Episodes 1 & 2 at Anime Expo 2025.

• When: Friday, July 4, from 3:15 PM to 4:05 PM PT
• Where: Los Angeles Convention Center (511ABC, Level 2 Concourse).

Badgirl releases exclusively on HIDIVE July 5, 2025.