Iguana Girl
イグアナの娘
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Iguana Girl is a manga by Moto Hagio published in Petit Flower. It was adapted into a television drama in 1996. It is about a young girl, Rika, whose mother views her as being ugly, and favours her other daughter, Mami. Rika thinks of herself as ugly and as an iguana, but after her mother's death, realises that her mother was also an ugly iguana. Iguana Girl reflects Hagio's own relationship with her mother, and it took her "years to write this story". Hagio saw an iguana in a documentary on television and identified with it, feeling it was "lamenting its failure to become a human, just like me".
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Season 1
A Cursed Birth
The birth of Yuriko's first daughter, Rika, should have been a joyous occasion, but it wasn't. When Yuriko looks at Rika, all she sees is an iguana. Not long after, Yuriko gives birth to another girl, Mami. When Yuriko looks at Mami, she sees a human, so she ends up loving just Mami. Rika develops a quiet, inconspicuous personality. One day Rika coincidentally hears Yuriko screaming, "That girl is an iguana from Galapagos!" When Rika looks in the mirror, her reflection is that of an iguana. Nine years pass, Rika is 17 years old; Mami 15, and they both attend the same high school...
I Want to Die
Rika drops the form that says which college she wants to attend. Kaori picks it up by accident, and sees that Rika is applying to the same college as Noboru. Kaori gets extremely jealous, and tells everyone in class about how Rika attempted suicide in the past. On top of that, she says "The only reason you want to go to that college is because you like Noboru!" Yuriko told Rika that iguanas shouldn't fall in love because it will be troublesome to the other person, so Rika resolves to shut away the feelings she has towards Noboru deep in her heart. In shock, Rika runs from the classroom. Someone reaches out their hand toward Rika...
A Night at the High Plains, My First...
Yuriko is dead-set against Rika continuing on to college, but with some persuasion eventually allows it. An elated Rika informs Nobuko of the news. Nobuko is very happy for Rika, and invites her to go to Kiyosato the next day. Rika, who had never gone out with friends even once, is thrilled. However, Kaori is eavesdropping on their conversation and hears their plan. Kaori convinces Noboru to come with her to Kiyosato, and they both appear before Rika and Nobuko together...
Mom's Secret
In biology class, Rika passes out from the shock of seeing a slide of an iguana. Worried, Noboru decides to visit Rika's house to see how she's doing. However, Yuriko tells him not to get any closer to Rika, and sends him away. Of course, she doesn't mention anything to Rika about his visit. Noboru's last track meet is approaching, and Rika is thinking of going with Nobuko to cheer him on. Rika has been watching Noboru run every since they were very young. However, on the day of the track meet, Yuriko wants to take Rika shopping...
My Birthday... The Present Mom Threw Away
Rika's birthday is approaching. Nobuko asks Rika what her birthday wish is, and Rika replies that she wants to go to an amusement park with a person she loves. Since Yuriko has forbidden Rika to fall in love, Rika doesn't think her dream could ever possibly come true. Unexpectedly, Noboru invites her to an amusement park to thank her for helping him study for midterm exams! Rika is so happy, she's beside herself. However, Rika can't stop thinking of her mother's words, "You are an iguana!" and she turns down Noboru's invitation.
Ripples - Mom Hired a Private Tutor
After Mami finds out she's in danger of failing a course, her mother enlists a private tutor to help her study. Since Mami is busy studying, Rika takes over Mami's part-time job at a restaurant. Since social skills aren't Rika's strong point, she struggles with the job. One day, Mami's private tutor comes to the restaurant, and Rika overhears him talking about how he's trying to sleep with Mami, and she gets extremely angry. After that, Mami finally realizes how kind Rika is, and gives Rika the ticket to the amusement park. Noboru had brought them to Rika's house on her birthday. Clutching the ticket, Rika runs towards the amusement park. Little by little, Rika's surroundings are somehow changing...
A Mother's Confession... I Want to Kill You!
At the amusement park, Noboru tells Rika, "To be honest, I don't like the person you've become. I want you to go back to being the cheerful person you were when we were 8." Hearing this, Rika begins to want to change herself. Rika tells this to Nobuko. Nobuko wants to know the cause of Rika's depression, and asks Rika to tell her. However, Rika can't bring herself to talk about it, that she thinks she's an iguana... Mami confronts Yuriko, asking her why she's so mean to Rika、which causes Yuriko to stay in bed all day...
A Friend for Eternity, Death, and Another Mother
Yuriko tells Rika that a long time ago she had wanted to kill Rika, and herself. Shocked, Rika runs from the house. Nobuko hears of Rika's disappearance, and desperately searches the city for her. When she finds her, she takes her home to her house. The next day, Nobuko's mother tells Rika that Nobuko had a lot of problems in the past as well. Overwhelmed by Nobuko's kindness, Rika decides to tell her everything. Rika tells Nobuko, "I'm an iguana...
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About Iguana Girl
Iguana Girl is a manga by Moto Hagio published in Petit Flower. It was adapted into a television drama in 1996. It is about a young girl, Rika, whose mother views her as being ugly, and favours her other daughter, Mami. Rika thinks of herself as ugly and as an iguana, but after her mother's death, realises that her mother was also an ugly iguana. Iguana Girl reflects Hagio's own relationship with her mother, and it took her "years to write this story". Hagio saw an iguana in a documentary on television and identified with it, feeling it was "lamenting its failure to become a human, just like me". Across 1 season and 11 episodes, originally airing on tv asahi.
Iguana Girl Cast and Characters
The cast features Miho Kanno (as Aoshima Rika), Naomi Kawashima (as Aoshima Yuriko), Yoshinori Okada (as Okazaki Noboru), Rena Komine (as Hashimoto), and Kanako Enomoto (as Aoshima Mami). Their performances are a major reason Iguana Girl has built such a passionate audience.
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Iguana Girl flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Iguana Girl have?
Iguana Girl has 11 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Iguana Girl good? What's the rating?
Iguana Girl holds a 6.3/10 rating based on 3 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Iguana Girl?
The main cast includes Miho Kanno, Naomi Kawashima, Yoshinori Okada, and Rena Komine, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Iguana Girl available in Japanese?
Yes — Iguana Girl was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Iguana Girl released?
Iguana Girl first aired in 1996.
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How many seasons and episodes does Iguana Girl have?
Iguana Girl currently has 1 season and a total of 11 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Iguana Girl about?
Iguana Girl is a manga by Moto Hagio published in Petit Flower. It was adapted into a television drama in 1996. It is about a young girl, Rika, whose mother views her as being ugly, and favours her other daughter, Mami. Rika thinks of herself as ugly and as an iguana, but after her mother's death, realises that her… It belongs to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama genres.
In which language is Iguana Girl originally available?
Iguana Girl was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Iguana Girl first released?
Iguana Girl first premiered on April 15, 1996 (1996). The series has since concluded its run.
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