Lucky Star (幸运星) is a Japanese four-panel comic strip manga series written and illustrated by Kagami Yoshimizu. It follows the story of a group of high school girls living in the city of Kasukabe, Japan. The series was adapted into an anime television series in 2007. It is known for its cute and comedic characters, as well as its references to various aspects of Japanese culture, including video games, anime, and popular music. The series has a large international following and has inspired various merchandise and spin-off manga.