Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl

Details

Also known as: GaCen Shoujo to Ibunka Kouryuu, ゲーセン少女と異文化交流, Game Center Shoujo to Ibunka Kouryuu, GaCen Girl
Type: TV
Status: Finished Airing
Score: 6.4
Episodes: 12
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Studio: Nomad
Aired: 2025-07-06 to 2025-09-28
Season: Summer 2025

Where to watch (US)

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Synopsis

Kusakabe Renji, a young man working at a game centre, sees an English girl named Lily Baker playing a crane game on Valentine's Day. Seeing her fail repeatedly to win a prize, Renji can't help but take action. The day after Lily finally gets her plushie, Renji receives an unexpected message from her that reads, "Be my valentine!" What started as a misunderstanding leads to cultural exchange!

Episodes

Episode 1: Boy Meets the Game Centre Girl (2025-07-06)
Episode 2: If Pushing Doesn't Work, Try Pulling (2025-07-13)
Episode 3: Where Is Your Brother? (2025-07-20)
Episode 4: Can I Get a Minute? (2025-07-27)
Episode 5: This Is My Dad! (2025-08-03)
Episode 6: I Didn't Notice That at All! (2025-08-10)
Episode 7: All Work and No Play Makes Hotaru a Dull Girl (2025-08-24)
Episode 8: Happy Birthday to You (2025-08-31)
Episode 9: Summer Holidays! (2025-09-07)
Episode 10: OKF Tournament (2025-09-14)
Episode 11: Homecoming (2025-09-21)
Episode 12: My Feelings Haven't Changed (2025-09-28)

Characters and voice actors

Lily Baker (main character) · Japanese voice: Sally Amaki · English voice: Bryn Apprill
Renji Kusakabe (main character) · Japanese voice: Shouya Chiba · English voice: Conner Allison
Aoi Kusakabe (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Reo Osanai · English voice: Kayla Parker
Karin Kaga (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Asaki Yuikawa · English voice: Lexi Nieto
Hotaru Katsuragi (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Kaori Ishihara · English voice: Jill Harris
Oliver Baker (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Kentarou Tone · English voice: Ray Hurd
Momoko Mochizuki (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Ai Kayano · English voice: Morgan Garrett
Sheryl Baker (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Manami Tanaka · English voice: Grainne Noel
Nana Nagisa (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Rina Hidaka · English voice: Izzi Raine
Ametokidokihare-senshu (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Tarusuke Shingaki
Data (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Takayuki Kondou
Jody (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Shuu Uchida · English voice: Caitlin Glass
Himari Kusakabe (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Ibuki Kido
Kaede Kusakabe (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Kaori Shimizu
Kusakabe's Grandma (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Momoko Taneichi
Megane-chan (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Shuu Uchida · English voice: Taylor Murphy
Mekakure-chan (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Youko Shiraishi
Mekakushi-senshu (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Isshin Chiba · English voice: Kaiji Tang
Narrator (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Shuu Uchida · English voice: Jaclyn Thomas
Supervisor (supporting character) · Japanese voice: Shitan En · English voice: Derick Snow

Opening and ending songs

Opening 1: Futari no Start Bottom · Lily Baker (CV: Sally Amaki), Aoi Kusakabe (CV: Reo Osanai)
Ending 1: Amusing Flavor · Lily Baker (CV: Sally Amaki)