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Gunslinger Girl
The girl has a mechanical body. However, she is still an adolescent child.
2003·2 Seasons·26 Episodes·★ 7.0
Japanese original
The Social Welfare Agency saves the lives of terminal patients using cybernetic implants. Then it teaches them to kill. After surviving the slaughter of her family, young Henrietta awakens to her new life at the Agency with a rebuilt body and no memory. Teamed with Jose, who is responsible for turning her into the perfect assassin, Henrietta’s been given a second chance—but at what cost?
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
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Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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Seasons
Gunslinger Girl
13 episodes
2003
Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino
13 episodes
2008
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