Ojou to Banken-kun

When Isaku Senagaki was five years old, the death of her parents left her to be raised by her yakuza boss grandfather, Tasuke. Now preparing to enter high school, Isaku is determined to start fresh with an honest attempt at having a normal high school experience. All she wants is to be able to make friends and find love without being defined by her connection to the yakuza.

But Isaku's dreams are thwarted when her overprotective caretaker, 26-year-old Keiya Utou, takes it upon himself to enroll in Isaku's school by bribing the school administration. While Isaku yearns for a reciprocated love, she is trapped in a one-sided infatuation with Keiya, who only sees her as the boss's granddaughter he helped raise. Her longing for a normal life becomes a constant battle, and breaking free from her heart's grip is far more challenging than it sounds, as Keiya's overprotectiveness and disregard for her boundaries make it almost impossible to move on.

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Utou, Keiya Main

Umehara, Yuuichirou Japanese

Senagaki, Isaku Main

Kitou, Akari Japanese

Tanuki, Mikio Supporting

Enoki, Junya Japanese

Katsuki Supporting

Aoyama, Yoshino Japanese

Senagaki, Tasuke Supporting

Terasoma, Masaki Japanese

Satonaka Supporting

Hasegawa, Ikumi Japanese

Andou Supporting

Ueda, Hitomi Japanese

Harasaki Supporting

Nemoto, Miyari Japanese

Sekiya, Kaori Supporting

Nakahara, Mai Japanese

Tamaru Supporting

Ishiya, Haruki Japanese

Matsui, Yuuko Producer

Itou, Hirofumi Producer

Kurosu, Nobuhiko Producer

Nakata, Hiroya Producer

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Apr 4, 2024

DeltaLU666

Recommended

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"Ojou to Banken-kun" is a masterpiece of the romantic genre, captivating viewers from the first episode. The chemistry between the protagonists is palpable, providing moments of genuine tenderness and emotion throughout the series. The development of the relationship between them is carefully constructed, creating an engaging and passionate narrative.

The scene with the man in the hoodie on the beach especially stands out, which is a brilliant example of how anime incorporates visual and emotional elements to create memorable moments. The atmosphere created in this scene is touching, conveying both the tranquility of the beach and the intensity of the characters' emotions.

Furthermore, the soundtrack perfectly complements ... the romantic scenes, accentuating emotions and providing viewers with a complete experience. Secondary characters also play significant roles, enriching the plot and adding layers to the central love story.

The romance between Keiya and Isaku in "Ojou to Banken-kun" is truly inspiring and touching. Despite the significant age difference, their love transcends barriers and demonstrates the strength of genuine feelings.

The way Keiya and Isaku support each other, breaking through each other's despair, is a powerful testament to the depth of their emotional bond. Their interactions are full of emotion and empathy, showing that true love knows no external limits, but rather the deep connection between two people.

It is admirable to see how the anime approaches this relationship in a sensitive and realistic way, exploring the challenges and joys that arise from a love that defies social conventions. Keiya and Isaku are portrayed as well-rounded individuals, each contributing to the other's emotional well-being in meaningful ways.

This approach to the romance between Keiya and Isaku further enriches the narrative of "Ojou to Banken-kun", making it not only a love story, but also a reflection on the importance of mutual support and overcoming adversity together.

In short, "Ojou to Banken-kun" is an anime that not only celebrates romance in an exceptional way, but also delivers impactful and unforgettable moments, such as the scene with the man in a sweatshirt on the beach, which will remain in viewers' memories for a long time. .

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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Dec 29, 2024

CherryKate

Mixed Feelings

Never write reviews but couldn’t not for this one. I could have loved this anime, the characters are likeable, I didn’t hate the artwork like some people did, the storyline of the main characters romance is good (other than the following) But I couldn't get over not just the age gap but what was essentially grooming. Her main parental figure, which is made such a point of, turned to lovers? He’s raised her from 6 years old and now wants to sleep with her at 16? Absolutely not. If you like incest then this is the one for you. Gave me the ick.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Feb 18, 2025

boyotaku12345

Not Recommended

The MOST POINTLESS STORY of the shoujo/age-gap love/romance genre i have seen in some time not gonna lie! the plot can be over in just first 20 minutes of the first episode! that's how baseless the theme of the plot is ! the animation also just gets bad ! the ed song is lot better than the whole show's animation ! that just proves how bad it is! some scenes are just lazy in terms of animation! they feel like motion pictures ! like just a slideshow of pictures! the plot gets so bad at some times like literally irritable! so the only reason i ... watched it till the end because i like female lead, not for her personality as it is one of the worst one out there! but for her character design such as her hair and her cute cat lips! also there are very less moments but the chemistry between male lead and female lead is such a delight to watch! i think this plot had so much potential but they just instead focused on something baseless ! not sure why ! anyways not recommended for one time watch too! but if and if only nothing better to do or just want to do something out of ordinary and curious then hop on or else forget this lol as i am doing it ~ !

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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