Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards Explained

Ja Kanji:赤羽骨子のボディガード
Ja Romaji:Akabane Honeko no Bodigādo
Type:manga
Author:Masamitsu Nigatsu
Publisher:Kodansha
Imprint:Shōnen Magazine Comics
Magazine:Weekly Shōnen Magazine
First:September 21, 2022
Volumes:9
Type:live film
Director:Junichi Ishikawa
Portal:yes

is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masamitsu Nigatsu. It has been serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine since September 2022. A live-action film adaptation premiered in Japanese theaters in August 2024.

Plot

Honeko Akabane and Ibuki Arakuni have been childhood friends since they were kids. Ibuki harbors feelings for Honeko and is fiercely protective of her, often leading to fights. Honeko always scolds him for his recklessness but is deeply grateful for his presence, as she feels safe around him. Ibuki's unwavering determination to protect Honeko stems from his knowledge of her true heritage. She is the daughter of a powerful yakuza organization and destined to be its next leader after her father's passing. Due to this, rival organizations are plotting to eliminate her, even hiring professional assassins. To keep Honeko safe, she was adopted by a lawyer's family, concealing her Yakuza connections. Ibuki became her bodyguard for a year, although he is not alone; all their friends and classmates were also assigned as Honeko's bodyguards. The story follows the daily lives of Class 3–4 as they protect Honeko without her knowledge, while also exploring the budding romance between Honeko and Ibuki.

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Masamitsu Nigatsu, Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards started in Kodansha's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine on September 21, 2022.[1] The manga is set to enter its final story arc on August 21, 2024.[2] Kodansha has collected its chapters into individual volumes, with the first one released on January 17, 2023.[3] As of July 17, 2024, nine volumes have been released.

Kodansha has published the manga digitally in English through their K Manga digital service.[4] In March 2024, Kodansha USA announced that they had licensed the manga for print release, with the first volume set to be published in January 2025.[5]

Chapters not yet in tankōbon format

Live-action film

In February 2024, it was announced that the series would receive a live-action film adaptation.[6] [7] The film stars Raul as Arakuni Ibuki and is directed by Junichi Ishikawa, with scripts written by Hiroyuki Yatsu. It premiered in Japanese theaters on August 2, 2024.[8] [9]

Reception

The series was nominated for the Next Manga Award in the print category in 2023.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ja:殺し屋から命を狙われている幼なじみを卒業まで守り抜く「赤羽骨子のボディガード」. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/494538. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. February 4, 2024. ja. September 21, 2022. September 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220921044547/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/494538. live.
  2. Web site: Tai. Anita. Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards Manga Enters Final Arc. Anime News Network. August 8, 2024. August 8, 2024.
  3. Web site: ja:ボディガードであるとバレずに幼なじみを守り抜く、学園護衛アクションコメディ1巻. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/509181. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. February 4, 2024. ja. January 17, 2023. January 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110144942/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/509181. live.
  4. KMANGA_KODANSHA. K Manga. 1698078344271540689. ️‍♀️Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards Action School Comedy about "Class 3–4" at Sosoji High School with lots of secrets! Read: https://s.kmanga.kodansha.com/ldg?t=10521&e=345915 Read manga FREE with title tickets received when logging in to the K MANGA app!. September 2, 2023. February 4, 2024.
  5. Web site: Mateo. Alex. Kodansha USA Licenses You Must Be This Tall to Propose!, Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island, More Manga. Anime News Network. March 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240330200350/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-30/kodansha-usa-licenses-you-must-be-this-tall-to-propose-mobile-suit-gundam-cucuruz-doan-island-more-/.209376. March 30, 2024. March 30, 2024. live.
  6. Web site: ja:丹月正光「赤羽骨子のボディガード」実写映画化決定、学園護衛アクションコメディ. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/560892. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. February 13, 2024. ja. February 14, 2024. February 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240213151703/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/560892. live.
  7. Web site: Pineda. Rafael. Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards Manga Gets Live-Action Film. Anime News Network. February 13, 2024. February 13, 2024. February 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240213172707/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/honeko-akabane-bodyguards-manga-gets-live-action-film/.207545. live.
  8. Web site: ja:映画「赤羽骨子のボディガード」8月2日公開、ラウールがヤンキー高校生・威吹に. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/563432. Natasha, Inc.. Comic Natalie. March 3, 2024. March 3, 2024. ja. March 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240302225601/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/563432. live.
  9. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards Live-Action Film Casts Snow Man Member Raul; Reveals August 2 Premiere. Anime News Network. March 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240304092132/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-04/honeko-akabane-bodyguards-live-action-film-casts-snow-man-member-raul-reveals-august-2-premiere/.208238. March 4, 2024. March 4, 2024. live.
  10. Web site: Loveridge. Lynzee. Voting Opens for Next Manga Awards 2023. Anime News Network. February 4, 2024. June 25, 2023. June 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230626074050/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2023-06-25/voting-opens-for-next-manga-awards-2023/.199604. live.

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