The appeal and reviews of "Ojou to Ban-ken-kun": A must-see youth romantic comedy

"The Young Lady and the Watchdog" - The charming world of school love comedy

"Ojou to Ban'inu-kun" is a TV anime series based on the popular manga by Hatsuharu-sensei. It aired from September 29 to December 22, 2023, and captivated many viewers. In this article, we will introduce in detail the overview of the work, its appeal, and recommended points.

Overview

"Ojou to Ban-ken-kun" is a romantic comedy set in a school. The main character, Tachibana Hiyori, is a young lady attending a prestigious girls' school. However, she has a secret: the time she spends with her childhood friend, Inukai Souta, also known as the "ban-ken." Hiyori and Souta's relationship deepens through their interactions with the people around them.

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

September 29, 2023 - December 22, 2023
^{*The first episode will be broadcast only on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 25:05 to 25:35.}

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: TOKYO MX, BS Asahi

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 13

■Original Story

・Original story: Hatsuharu ^{Ojou to Ban-ken-kun ・Kodansha}

■ Director

・Director: Norihiro Takamoto

■ Production

・Animation production: project No.9
Produced by: "Ojou to Ban-ken-kun" Production Committee

■Works

© Hatsuharu, Kodansha / "The Young Lady and the Watchdog" Production Committee

story

Tachibana Hiyori is a young lady attending a prestigious girls' school. She has a secret relationship with her childhood friend, Inukai Souta. Souta is called Hiyori's "watchdog" and takes care of her daily needs while also supporting Hiyori emotionally. The story depicts how the relationship between Hiyori and Souta deepens through interactions with the people around them.

On the surface, Hiyori is a perfect young lady, but deep inside she has many worries. Souta supports her, treating her sometimes strict and sometimes kindly. The relationship between the two develops from friendship to love in a detailed manner.

character

Tachibana Weather

The main character, Tachibana Hiyori, is a young lady attending a prestigious girls' school. On the surface, she appears perfect, but deep inside she has many worries. Through her relationship with her childhood friend, Souta, she gradually comes to terms with her own feelings. Hiyori's growth and change are at the heart of the story.

Inukai Sota

Inukai Souta, Hiyori's childhood friend and nicknamed "watchdog," takes care of Hiyori's daily needs and provides emotional support. Souta has a strong affection for Hiyori that grows stronger as the story progresses. Souta's character plays an important role in supporting Hiyori's growth.

Other characters

Various characters appear around Hiyori and Souta. A wide variety of characters, including Hiyori's friends and Souta's rivals, add excitement to the story. Each character's personality and background add depth to the story.

Animation and performance

The animation for "Ojou to Ban-ken-kun" was produced by project No.9. Under the direction of director Takamoto Nobuhiro, the production was done to bring out the best in the original work. In particular, the scenes depicting the relationship between Hiyori and Souta are meticulously drawn with subtle expressions and movements that will capture the hearts of viewers.

The backgrounds and colors are also beautiful, and the atmosphere of a prestigious girls' school is realistically reproduced. The music also matches the atmosphere of the story, enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

Attractions and recommended points

Charming characters

The greatest appeal of "Ojou to Ban-ken-kun" is the appeal of the characters. The relationship between Hiyori and Souta captures the hearts of viewers. The surrounding characters also have rich personalities, adding excitement to the story. The growth and changes of the characters are carefully depicted, making viewers empathize with their lives and want to root for them.

A heartwarming story

The story focuses on the process of the relationship between Hiyori and Souta deepening. The relationship between the two, which develops from friendship to romance, warms the hearts of viewers. In addition, the growth of Hiyori and Souta is depicted through their interactions with the characters around them, making viewers empathize with their lives and want to root for them.

Beautiful animation

The animation quality is also high, and the atmosphere of a prestigious girls' school is realistically recreated. The detailed expressions and movements are carefully drawn, capturing the hearts of viewers. The backgrounds and colors are also beautiful, enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

Recommended points

"Ojou to Ban-ken-kun" is recommended for those who like school romantic comedies. It is especially perfect for those who enjoy character growth and change. It is also recommended for those who enjoy beautiful animation and heartwarming stories.

Related information

original work

The original work of "Ojou to Ban-ken-kun" is a manga by Hatsuharu sensei. It is published by Kodansha and has a large fan base. The anime adaptation brings out the best of the original work.

staff

The director was Nobuhiro Takamoto, and animation was handled by Project No. 9. It was produced by the "Ojou to Ban-ken-kun" Production Committee, with many members of the staff contributing to the success of the film.

Broadcast information

"Ojou to Ban-ken-kun" aired from September 29 to December 22, 2023. The first episode was aired on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 25:05 to 25:35, and then every Friday from 25:05 to 25:35. It is broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS Asahi.

summary

"Ojou to Ban-ken-kun" is a school love comedy with charming characters, a heartwarming story, and beautiful animation. It will capture the hearts of viewers as it focuses on the process of the relationship between Hiyori and Souta deepening. This is a perfect work for those who like school love comedies and those who want to enjoy the growth and change of characters. Please give it a watch.