■ Keiya (Jesse) kneels down to the young lady (Riko Fukumoto) with the line, “You are the only one who can make me wait.”
The preview video for the movie “Ojo to Watchdog-kun” starring Riko Fukumoto and Jesse (SixTONES) has been released.
Serialization began in Kodansha’s Bessatsu Friend in December 2018. A TV anime will also be broadcast from September 2023, and the original comic has a cumulative circulation of over 3.25 million copies (as of September 3, 2024). ). The story revolves around a high school heroine who hides the fact that she is the granddaughter of a gangster and is determined to have a “normal youth and love”, and her caretaker who is so overprotective that he lies about his age and enters high school through the back door. A doting romantic comedy depicting a love affair with a young man who ends up in trouble, will be made into a live-action movie.
The first scene photos of the film were released on Dog Day, November 1st, and social media was buzzing with comments such as “It’s so melodious!” and “The expectations for the movie have skyrocketed!”
And now, a new teaser visual has been released that is full of feelings of “doting”.
In the released visual, Ichisaki (Riko Fukumoto) grabs the tie of Keiya (Jesse), who is smiling gently, and pulls him with a hint of a smile.Contrary to her expression, she says, “I want to fall in love. With someone other than you.” A copy is drawn that expresses Issaki’s sad feelings, and while she thinks that she should have a “normal love”, she seems to be disturbed by Keiya, the “watchdog” who is always next to her and protects her. I can see it.
Furthermore, the flyer distributed at the theater this time depicts Keiya kneeling in front of his “young lady” Ichisaki, along with Keiya’s line, “You are the only one who can make me wait.” , is a visual of Keiya full of loyalty to Ichisaki. The flyer, which expresses the intersecting feelings of Issaki and Keiya, who are a pair on both sides, will be distributed sequentially at theaters nationwide (excluding some theaters) from November 22nd.
■A trailer video using the main video that raises expectations is now released for the first time!
The video, which was released following the visual, begins with Issaki enthusiastically saying, “When I become a high school student, I will live a normal youth. I will fall in love normally!” “The beginning is the most important thing!” Isaki enthusiastically says, but for some reason, Keiya, who is wearing a school uniform, appears in front of her… There are also scenes that make you laugh as Keiya becomes a full-on watchdog, so much so that it seems like he’s about to cause trouble in his life.
The second half is a heart-wrenching video of Issaki’s conflict as she sways in love, and the end of the video features a disturbing man approaching Issaki and Keiya and the sound of a gunshot. A trailer video has been completed that makes you wonder what will happen to the young lady and the guard dog.
Furthermore, to commemorate the release of the trailer video, an official Tiktok account has been opened. We also plan to distribute special content in preparation for the release.
Movie information
“The Lady and the Watchdog”
Released on Friday, March 14, 2025
Original work: Hatsuharu “Ojo to Watchdog-kun” (Kodansha “Bessatsu Friend” KC)
Director: Keiichi Kobayashi (“He Who Will Not Kill and She Who Will Not Die” “Love is Light”)
Screenplay: Yosuke Masaike (“Haken Anime!”)
Cast: Riko Fukumoto Jesse (SixTONES)
Production: TOHO Studio
Distribution: Toho
(C) 2025 “Ojo to Watchdog-kun” Production Committee
■Story
Issaki Senagaki lost her parents when she was young and was raised by her grandfather, the leader of the Senagaki group. Issaki, who suffered from the trauma of being isolated and unable to make friends due to his status as the “grandson of a gangster family”, took the opportunity of entering high school to hide the fact that he was the grandchild of a gangster family, and “make normal friends and become a normal person.” I decided to fall in love with her! However, Keiya Uto, the young head of the Senagaki group and Ichisaki’s caretaker, disguises his age and enters the same high school through the back door. Keiya, who is overly protective, declares that he will serve as Issaki’s “watchdog” and bodyguard. Although Issaki is panicked by Keiya, she works hard to hide her and Keiya’s identities in order to protect the high school life she has always dreamed of. Will Issaki be able to live a normal life of love and youth?
“Ojo to Watchdog-kun” official website
https://ojou-movie.toho.co.jp
“The Lady and the Guard Dog” OFFICIAL Tiktok
https://www.tiktok.com/@ojou_movie
SixTONES OFFICIAL SITE
https://www.sixtones.jp/
