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

Nakata, Hiroya Producer

Kurosu, Nobuhiko 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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Oct 21, 2024

Sijna

Mixed Feelings

I want to warn everyone just about the animation mistakes which just made me sad... like
- Dialogue that is finished but in the animation he still yapping
- Very horribly drawing hands/arms while they are the main focus of the scene
- Photo snapping sound while it looks like your episode just froze but they just didnt draw that part
- Laughing hostess girl like she was being electrocuted
- Ya main boy in the beginning but the giant in the class room but calling another mid size tall boi the basketball player 'cause he so tall'...
- Asking her to put sunglasses on while she already had it on ... in the shot and then one second later changing to the same shot?...
- Main boy tryna kiss other class rep but get caught, but boy almost tried to kiss her again def animation mistake I hope XD
- Main girl looking at crotch of second male lead or she just for real blind/cross-eyed
- Main girls clothing where she suddenly has a potato figure (if so great but it just changed for once scene..)
- Them talking about the ice cream that is a heart form which it was not...?
and these are just from the top of my head I know for sure I missing a lot. So if that aint bothering you beside the age gap, ya good to go but.... it kinda pulled me out of it... Eventhough I do like the original art style it felt with the episode it getting worse and made with less budget..

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Nov 4, 2024

sweet_unf_th

Not Recommended

Why and why is what I thought most of the time while watching this anime.

First, I read some of the manga and I realised how much the art style saved the anime. I expected so much more than what we received. The poor way of drawing some of the scenes just made it look so unprofessional and made it feel like the show was just a joke.

Another thing is what most of the people think - age gaps like that shouldn’t be romanticised, seeing a parental figure as a love interest isn’t cute.

There were also so many funny pauses for no reason at all.

Mostly what ... threw me off is the overall art style and the weird rl between a high schooler and a 30 year old man ( who might be even older but I don’t remember ).

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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