What does "gal" mean in Hajimete no Gal and/or Japanese culture?


In the anime [Hajimete no Gal (aka My First Girlfriend is a
Gal)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_First_Girlfriend_is_a_Gal), it's made
abundantly clear in the first episode that "gal" is not just another feminine
pronoun. Based on the 2 "gals" in the show, and compared to the other girls in
the show, it seems there's a marked difference in style, personality, and
appearance to be labeled a "gal".

What is a "gal" in anime or Japanese culture?




"Gal" is the English transliteration for
[_gyaru_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyaru), which is a fashion trend in
Japanese culture. This fashion trend includes things like:

  * Tanning/darkening the skin
  * Wearing lots of shiny makeup (traditional Japanese culture is very modest with makeup)
  * Wearing lots of jewelry and has lots of accessories (fake nails, excessive nail/toe polish)

Effectively, the "gals" in _My First Girlfriend is a Gal_ are following the
_gyaru_ fashion trend.




"Gal" is the English transliteration for
[_gyaru_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyaru), which is a fashion trend in
Japanese culture. This fashion trend includes things like:

  * Tanning/darkening the skin
  * Wearing lots of shiny makeup (traditional Japanese culture is very modest with makeup)
  * Wearing lots of jewelry and has lots of accessories (fake nails, excessive nail/toe polish)

Effectively, the "gals" in _My First Girlfriend is a Gal_ are following the
_gyaru_ fashion trend.

