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Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards

Original Title

赤羽骨子のボディガード
akabane honeko no bodyguard

All the Classmates Turned into Bodyguards!?
We'll Protect Honeko Akabane No Matter What!

INTRODUCTION

Get ready for the thrilling live-action debut of Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards, based on the hit manga by Masamitsu Nigatsu, serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha). First published in September 2022, this gripping story about an entire class secretly acting as bodyguards for a heroine with a bounty on her head has taken the manga world by storm. With eight volumes in just two years, this blockbuster series is now hitting the big screen!

Snow Man's Raul stars as the delinquent high schooler Ibuki Arakuni, marking his first leading role in three years since “Honey Lemon Soda” (2021). Sporting blonde hair for the first time in a while and undergoing intense action training, Raul is ready to bring his A-game. Starring alongside him as the bounty-targeted heroine Honeko Akabane is Natsuki Deguchi, known for her standout roles in recent hits.
The cast also includes a talented lineup of young stars, such as Daiken Okudaira and Hikaru Takahashi, while veteran actors like Kenichi Endo and Tao Tsuchiya anchor the story as key players. Directed by Junichi Ishikawa (The Strange House [2024], Mixed Doubles [2017]), celebrated for his expertise in comedy and intricate human drama, this adaptation is helmed by a dream team of creatives, ensuring it’s one of the most anticipated films of the year.

Prepare for an action-packed, heart-pounding adventure as secrets unravel and bonds are tested!

STORY

Honeko Akabane (Natsuki Deguchi) has a jaw-dropping 10-billion-yen bounty on her head. To protect his beloved childhood friend, rebellious high schooler Ibuki Arakuni (Raul) steps up as her secret bodyguard. His mission? Protect her at all costs—without her finding out!
But he’s not alone—shockingly, the entire class has joined the mission as her covert bodyguards! From the mastermind strategist Sumihiko Somejima (Daiken Okudaira) to karate champ Nei Togeya (Hikaru Takahashi), the team features a wildly diverse lineup of talents: a trapper, sniper, hacker, swindler, judo fighter, forensic scientist, driver, locksmith, streamer, sprinter, mechanic, gambler, ninja, disguiser, trainer, rhythmic gymnast, diver, sword fighter, doctor, torturer, and more!t
Adding to the chaos is Honeko’s father, Masahito Jingu (Kenichi Endo), the head of the National Security Agency, and her fiercely competitive half-sister, Masachika Jingu (Tao Tsuchiya), who sees Honeko as a threat.
Will Ibuki and his eccentric classmates pull off their high-stakes mission without blowing their cover? Prepare for an action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure like no other!