Good Luck Girl!

Good Luck Girl!, known in Japan as Binbō-gami ga! (貧乏神が!), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshiaki Sukeno. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine Jump Square from June 2008 to July 2013, with its chapters collected in sixteen volumes. A thirteen-episode anime television series adaptation by Sunrise aired between July and September 2012.

Plot

Ichiko Sakura is a 16-year-old high schooler who has always been pretty lucky throughout her life. This is due to her body possessing an extraordinary amount of Fortune energy, which draws from its surroundings, causing the world to fall out of balance. To rectify this, a Goddess of Misfortune named Momiji is sent to the human world to target Ichiko and steal her Fortune energy in order to rebalance the world.

Characters

Main characters

Ichiko Sakura (桜市子)

Humans

Bobby (懋毘威（ボビー）)

[1]

An African-American monk who travels the world to exterminate evil spirits or gods, though most of the time he comes off as a pervert who chases after large-breasted women. He can sense Ichiko's happiness energy and is able to make Somin Shōrais.

Keita Tsuwabuki (石蕗恵汰)

[1]

A high school classmate of Ichiko, Keita works multiple part-time jobs to support his four younger siblings, often sleeping through class as a result. Though typically serious and focused on earning money for his family, he was once highly popular with girls—until Nadeshiko's possessiveness secretly prevented others from approaching him. Over time, Ichiko grows romantically interested in him after bonding with his family, while he similarly develops feelings for her. By the series' conclusion, the two are in a relationship.

Ranmaru Rindo (龍胆嵐丸)

[1]

A transfer student in Ichiko's class, Ranmaru dresses like a male delinquent after being raised by her father to inherit his karate dojo. Though outwardly tough, she secretly wishes to embrace her feminine side and harbors feelings for Keita. After Ichiko saves her life with happiness energy, Ranmaru becomes Ichiko's first genuine friend. She appears to develop romantic interest in Momo'o Inugami, but following his departure, she vows to date any boy who can defeat her in combat.

Nadeshiko Adenokouji (艶光路撫子)

[1]

Nadeshiko, a petite ninja with a childlike appearance, takes pride in her refined upbringing. Highly skilled in ninjutsu, she secretly rigs Ichiko's home with traps and hiding spots, frustrating both Ichiko and Momiji. Obsessed with Keita since he saved her in childhood, she stalks him relentlessly and uses her self-taught ninja abilities to prevent other girls from approaching him. In the anime adaptation, she appears at each episode's end to highlight her cameo appearances.

Shinobu Daimon (大門忍)

Nadeshiko's butler is a with inappropriate fixations. He actively prevents his master's physical maturation, ensuring her breasts remain undeveloped.

Kikunoshin Suwano (諏訪野菊之進)

[1]

Ichiko's longtime guardian and former butler, Suwano was the first person she truly cared for. When he nearly dies from the fortune she unknowingly drained from him, Ichiko dismisses him to ensure his safety. He now travels the world with his wife. Though separated, Suwano maintains contact through heartfelt letters that Ichiko carefully preserves in a special box.

Akane Tange (丹下茜)

[1]

A classmate of Ichiko, she shares the other girls' resentment toward her (with Ranmaru being the sole exception). Typically accompanied by two friends, she appears conscious about her looks, styling her long brown hair with side-swept bangs secured by two small hairpins. She develops romantic feelings for Ranmaru Rindou, though her attempts to connect with her frequently lead to humorous misunderstandings.

Misa Kobayashi (小林魅沙)

A classmate of Ichiko who shares the general dislike toward her. She stands out due to her large physique and unconventional appearance among the students. Her distinctive look includes dark skin, yellow pigtails adorned with pink flower bands, and simple makeup consisting solely of lipstick and blush. She is frequently shown eating, often seen carrying or consuming.

Rika Tsuwabuki (石蕗梨香)

A respectful seventh grader and one of Keita's younger siblings, she values proper manners and expects the same from her brothers. Initially disliking Ichiko for insulting their family, she warms to her after Ichiko saves her brother Ryuuta from drowning.

Ryuuta Tsuwabuki (石蕗龍汰)

One of Keita's younger brothers, he dreams of playing soccer but cannot join a team due to their family's financial struggles.

Mika Tsuwabuki (石蕗美香)

An elementary schooler and one of Keita's younger siblings.

Sorata Tsuwabuki (石蕗宙汰)

The youngest of Keita's siblings, he is a cheerful two-year-old toddler.

type	tv series
director	Tomoyuki Kawamura Yoichi Fujita
writer	Taketo Shimoyama
music	Masashi Hamauzu
studio	Sunrise
licensee	Crunchyroll
network	TV Tokyo, TVA, MBS
first	July 5, 2012
last	September 27, 2012
episodes	13

Plot

Characters

Main characters

Humans

Gods

Media

Manga

Volumes

Volumes

Anime

Episodes

Episodes

See also

External links

References