The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl (ゴリラの神から加護された令嬢は王立騎士団で可愛がられる, Gorira no Kami Kara Kago Sareta Reijō wa Ōritsu Kishidan de Kawaiigareru; lit. 'The Lady Blessed by the Gorilla God Is Adored by the Royal Knights') is a Japanese web novel series written by Shirohi. It was serialized online from August 2020 to August 2021 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. No printed version of the novel series has been published yet. A manga adaptation with art by Mika Kamisu was serialized online via Kadokawa Corporation's ComicWalker manga website from August 2021 to January 2026 and was collected in eight tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Kachigarasu aired from April to June 2025.
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Plot
The story is set in a world where sixteen-year-olds receive blessings from animal gods that shape their abilities and social roles. Sophia Reeler, a shy noblewoman and count's daughter, unexpectedly receives the blessing of the Gorilla God, regarded as the strongest in combat. Hoping for a quiet school life, Sophia instead draws attention for her rare and overwhelming power and is recruited as an apprentice by the Royal Knights. As she balances her studies, knightly duties, and efforts to conceal her strength, Sophia repeatedly finds herself standing out despite her wish to fit in. Her struggle to reconcile her timid personality with the complications that come with possessing extraordinary power are supported by the talented young knights she meets.
Characters
Sophia Reeler (ソフィア・リーラー, Sofia Rīrā)
Voiced by: Kanna Nakamura (Japanese); Tia Ballard (English)
A young girl who at 16 chose a blessing and gained the rare Gorilla Card, which grants her super-strength, speed and agility.
Louis Scarrel (ルイ・スカーレル, Rui Sukāreru)
Voiced by: Takeo Ōtsuka (Japanese); Aiden Call (English)
A Knight who was in charge of the testing of Sophia and other candidates.
Isaac Sheehan (アイザック・シーアン, Aizakku Shīan)
Voiced by: Reiji Kawashima (Japanese); Kevin D. Thelwell (English)
Eddie Pheles (エディ・フェレス, Edi Feresu)
Voiced by: Takuma Nagatsuka (Japanese); Landon McDonald (English)
Arcient Adler (アーシェント・アードラー, Āshento Ādorā)
Voiced by: Shugo Nakamura (Japanese); Reagan Murdock (English)
Shin Kuvare (シン・クヴァレ)
Voiced by: Shun'ichi Toki (Japanese); Eduardo Vildasol (English)
Victor Volk (ヴィクトル・ヴォルク, Vikutoru Voruku)
Voiced by: Hinata Tadokoro (Japanese); David Matranga (English)
Leohart (レオハルト, Reoharuto)
Media
Web novel
Written by Shirohi, The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl was serialized as a web novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website from August 10, 2020, to August 23, 2021. A print version of the novel has not been released.
Manga
A manga adaptation with art by Mika Kamisu was serialized on Kadokawa Corporation's ComicWalker manga website from August 8, 2021, to January 11, 2026. Its chapters were collected into eight tankōbon volumes released from November 5, 2021, to February 5, 2026.
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on World Gorilla Day on September 24, 2024. It is produced by Kachigarasu and directed by Fumitoshi Oizaki, with scripts written by Hitomi Amamiya, characters designed by Sakae Shibuya, and music composed by Yayoi Tateishi. The series aired from April 6 to June 22, 2025, on AT-X and other networks. The opening theme song is "Illuminate" (イルミネイト), performed by Shugo Nakamura, while the ending theme song is "Serendipity" (セレンディピティ), performed by Megumi Ogata. Crunchyroll is streaming the series.