Wed Sep 25 03:15:24 UTC 2024: ## “A Girl & Her Guard Dog” Manga Gets Live-Action Film Adaptation with March 2025 Release Date
**Tokyo, Japan** – Fans of the popular manga series “A Girl & Her Guard Dog” (Ojō to Banken-kun) have a reason to celebrate as the upcoming live-action adaptation has revealed its first visual and official release date. The film, set to hit theaters on March 14, 2025, stars Riko Fukumoto as the protagonist Isaku and Jesse, a member of the idol group SixTONES, as Keiya.
Directed by Keiichi Kobayashi with a screenplay by Yо̄suke Masaike, the film is produced by Yurika Koike and distributed by TOHO.
“A Girl & Her Guard Dog” follows the unique relationship between Isaku, a young woman haunted by a traumatic past, and Keiya, a former special forces member tasked with protecting her. The manga, originally launched in Bessatsu Friend in December 2018, has gained a dedicated fanbase with its compelling storyline and heartwarming characters.
While the live-action adaptation is eagerly anticipated, the manga itself is currently on hiatus. The author, Hatsuharu, has been struggling with health issues, prompting a pause in the series in preparation for the upcoming second year arc. Fans are eagerly awaiting the manga’s return, which will be announced by Bessatsu Friend at a later date once Hatsuharu has recovered.
The popularity of “A Girl & Her Guard Dog” extends beyond the printed page. A television anime adaptation aired in September 2023, spanning 13 episodes and streamed on Crunchyroll. The success of the anime further solidifies the series’ appeal and adds to the excitement surrounding the upcoming live-action film.
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