When teenager Tsubasa Shiki moves from the bustling city of Tokyo to the quieter city of Kitami in Hokkaido, he finds himself in a whole new world. Everything is different, from the pace of life to the people he meets. It’s a bit overwhelming at first.
But then, he meets Minami Fuyuki, a classmate who is a native of Hokkaido and known around town as a “gal.” Minami is lively, outgoing, and full of energy.
She takes an immediate liking to Tsubasa, the new city boy, and decides to take him under her wing.
As Minami shows Tsubasa around Kitami, he starts to see her in a new light. She’s unlike any other girl he’s ever met confident, independent, and with a heart as big as Hokkaido itself.
Tsubasa finds himself drawn to her, fascinated by her spirit and the way she navigates life in this northern city.
Despite being from different worlds Tsubasa from the busy streets of Tokyo and Minami from the serene landscapes of Hokkaido their friendship blossoms.
Tsubasa begins to see the beauty of Hokkaido through Minami’s eyes, and he starts to realize that maybe, just maybe, there’s something more than friendship growing between them.
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As they spend more time together, Tsubasa finds himself falling for this Hokkaido gal. Her laughter becomes his favorite sound, her smile his favorite sight.
And in the midst of exploring the charms of Kitami like its picturesque landscapes and delicious local food Tsubasa discovers a new feeling stirring in his heart: love for Minami Fuyuki, the girl who showed him the wonders of Hokkaido.
In the last Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! show, Minami Fuyuki and Sayuri Akino watched Tsubasa Shiki and Rena Natsukawa on their date.
Afterward, Minami’s mom invited them all to a Yakiniku party. Rena felt happy seeing that people appreciated her efforts.
Fans are now eagerly waiting for the release of Episode 9 of Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! to find out what happens next after the way the last episode ended.
Recap
Continuing from the last episode, Episode 9 of Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! begins with Minami Fuyuki secretly following Tsubasa Shiki and Rena Natsukawa on their date. She brings Sayuri Akino along as her partner in this mission.
Minami’s heart races when she sees both Shiki and Rena in kimonos. Meanwhile, the date becomes a romantic journey for Rena, who starts to understand Shiki more deeply. Shiki even surprises her with a doll he won for her from an arcade game.
As Minami watches them, she notices how Shiki always tries his best for everyone around him. She grows to respect him even more, admiring his courage and strong work ethic, especially in an unfamiliar place.
Later, Rena and Shiki are at a movie together, and Rena becomes emotional during a scene. In their conversation, Rena, the gyaru girl, learns that Shiki ran away to Hokkaido after a disagreement with his parents.
Rena Natsukawa opens up about how she often works hard but rarely receives praise. She expresses gratitude to Shiki for being someone who understands her. Then, Rena boldly asks Shiki if he has a girlfriend.
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The protagonist admits that while he doesn’t have a girlfriend, he has found wonderful friends in Hokkaido who are sincere and make him feel accepted.
At that moment, Minami, who had been eavesdropping on the conversation, steps out and becomes overwhelmed with emotions.
The blonde-haired girl introduces herself to Rena and expresses her admiration as a big fan. Just then, Minami’s mother arrives and invites everyone to a Yakiniku party to celebrate receiving a bonus.
The Yakiniku party turns into a memorable occasion for Rena, who discovers that there are people like Minami who truly appreciate her hard work.
After the party, Minami approaches Shiki and directly asks him if he is dating Rena. Realizing that Shiki isn’t dating anyone, Minami boldly asks him to take her on a date next time.
The episode closes with Shiki excitedly realizing that spring break is just around the corner in Hokkaido.
Expectations
Based on the adaptation so far, Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Episode 9 is likely to cover the next three chapters from Kai Ikada’s rom-com manga series: Chapters 22, 23, and 24.
Fans can look forward to seeing slice-of-life moments featuring Tsubasa Shiki and Minami Fuyuki in Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Episode 9. One such scene might show Shiki going on a fishing trip at Lake Abashiri.
Release Date & Where To Watch
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Episode 9 is scheduled to release on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 12:30 am JST on TV Tokyo and other channels. For global fans, the episode with English subtitles will be available at the following times:
- Pacific Time (PT): Monday, March 4th, 2024, 7:30 AM
- Canada Time (Eastern Time, ET): Monday, March 4th, 2024, 10:30 AM
- Australian Eastern Time (AET): Monday, March 4th, 2024, 2:30 AM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): Monday, March 4th, 2024, 4:30 PM
- Japan Standard Time (JST): Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, 12:30 AM
- Central Time (US & Canada, CT): Monday, March 4th, 2024, 9:30 AM
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Episode 9 will first air in Japan on TV Tokyo and its affiliated local channels. International viewers on Crunchyroll will be able to watch it on March 4, considering the time zone differences.