Squid Girl (2010)
A would-be ocean invader trades world domination for waitressing in this delightfully absurd Japanese anime comedy.
Squid Girl - Series Information
- Original Title: 侵略！イカ娘
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2011
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 5, 2010 (United States - TV-14), October 5, 2010 (Canada - 14+), October 5, 2010 (France - 10), October 5, 2010 (India - U), October 5, 2010 (Australia - M), October 5, 2010 (Brazil - 10), October 5, 2010 (Mexico - B-15), October 5, 2010 (South Korea - 12)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: 侵略!?イカ娘 (JP), 侵略！？乌贼娘 (CN), Вторгнення дівчинки-кальмара! (UA), Squid Girl (FR), Invader! Squid Girl (US), 침략!오징어소녀 (KR)
- Production Companies: diomedéa, Media Blasters
- Production Countries: Japan
Squid Girl - Plot
Squid Girl has come to the land from the depths of the sea to conquer humanity in revenge for pollution of the ocean. Unfortunately she ruins the first house she uses as an invasion base and has to work to pay for repairs. Of course, she can't overcome the Aizawa sisters who manage the house, so who knows whether she can subjugate humankind.
Squid Girl - Trailer
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The Invader Comes From the Bottom of the Sea!
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Squid Girl - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Hisako Kanemoto
- Ayumi Fujimura
- Rie Tanaka
- Miki Ohtani
- Yuichi Nakamura
- Kanae Itou
- Ayako Kawasumi
- Akemi Kanda
- Cocoro Kikuchi
- Azusa Enoki
Squid Girl - FAQs
Is Squid Girl based on a manga?
Squid Girl is adapted from the manga series of the same name by Masahiro Anbe, which ran in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion from 2007 to 2016. The anime faithfully captures the manga's lighthearted humor and episodic beach-house comedy format across its two seasons.
Why does Squid Girl end up working at a beach house?
Her grand invasion plan goes sideways almost immediately — she accidentally destroys a wall of the Lemon Beach House and is forced to work there as a waitress to pay for the damage. The Aizawa sisters prove far more than she bargained for, turning her conquest into a comedy of errors.
Where can you stream Squid Girl online?
Squid Girl is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, episodes can be purchased on Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is also available through Fandango at Home Free.
Who voices Squid Girl in the Japanese version?
Hisako Kanemoto brings Squid Girl to life in the original Japanese cast, delivering a performance full of comic energy and charm. The supporting cast includes Ayumi Fujimura as Eiko Aizawa, Rie Tanaka as Chizuru Aizawa, and Kanae Itou as the lovesick Sanae Nagatsuki.
How many seasons and episodes does Squid Girl have?
Squid Girl ran for two seasons, each containing 12 episodes, for a total of 24 main episodes. There are also 7 bonus special episodes collected in a Season 0. Both seasons aired on TV Tokyo between 2010 and 2011.
Is Squid Girl worth watching for anime newcomers?
Absolutely — it's one of the most accessible and cheerful anime comedies out there. Each episode is split into short, self-contained mini-stories, making it easy to pick up and put down. The humor is gentle, the characters are lovable, and the beachside setting gives the whole series a breezy, feel-good atmosphere.
What makes Squid Girl's humor unique in anime comedy?
The comedy hinges on a brilliant reversal: a would-be world conqueror who is completely out of her depth on land. Squid Girl's squid-themed speech patterns, her tentacle-powered mishaps, and her constant failure to intimidate anyone around her create a running joke that never quite gets old across two seasons.
What are some anime series similar to Squid Girl?
Fans of Squid Girl tend to enjoy Sgt. Frog, another comedy about a hapless would-be invader living with a human family. The Demon Girl Next Door and The Slime Diaries offer similarly warm, slice-of-life humor with a fantasy twist, while A Centaur's Life delivers gentle comedy in a quirky everyday setting.
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