Kitazawa Tatsunosuke works as an elite bodyguard for a small bodyguard protection company. He is the ace of the company, with excellent athletic abilities, and is always able to see two or three steps ahead of a situation. When he takes action, he usually manages to stay calm and collected with his judgment. His father, who was a police officer, was stabbed to death. Tatsunosuke, who is currently trying to pursue the killer, receives a request from the law firm to protect a new client. The client happens to be Kishimura Rika, a lawyer who is potentially being targeted due to a grudge against her in regard to a case she was in charge of. Because of this, she has to be under strict security 24 hours a day. Tatsunosuke, who is serious and stoic in nature, is largely inflexible and, naturally, not a good match for Rika, who hates being restricted. However, as they start to live together, their feelings toward each other begin to change. (Source: Drama-Otaku) Edit Translation
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- Native Title: 恋する警護24時
- Also Known As: 24-hour Love Guard
- Screenwriter: Kaneko Arisa
- Director: Suzuki Kosuke, Horai Tadaaki
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance
Cast & Credits
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![Iwamoto Hikaru in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)]( "Iwamoto Hikaru in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)")
Iwamoto Hikaru Main Role -
![Shiraishi Mai in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)]( "Shiraishi Mai in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)")
Shiraishi Mai Main Role -
![Fujiwara Joichiro in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)]( "Fujiwara Joichiro in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)")
Fujiwara Joichiro Support Role -
![Yoshitani Ayako in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)]( "Yoshitani Ayako in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)")
Yoshitani Ayako Support Role -
![Konno Hiroki in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)]( "Konno Hiroki in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)")
Konno Hiroki Support Role -
![Kitamura Keigo in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)]( "Kitamura Keigo in Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji Japanese Drama (2024)")
Kitamura KeigoMurata KotaSupport Role
Reviews
Not enough time to fully develop and tell the stories of an interesting plot.
Subjective Gut Rating: 7.75I think my biggest criticism, or I can call it weakness, of “Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji” is the length of the drama. Being a J-drama, it’s not surprising that the episodes are short (less than 30 mins) and only 9 episodes long. For most rom-com and slice-of-life, this might be an acceptable runtime. However, “Koisuru Keigo 24 Ji” actually has a pretty interesting plot and individual stories about the ML and FL. Add romance to it, the drama feels rushed and unfinished.
I really like the plot of the drama. Rika (FL) is being threatened due to a lawsuit where she defended a big corporation and affected the livelihood of many normal citizens. Her boss hires a bodyguard to protect her. Tatsunoskuke (ML), the bodyguard primarily assigned to protect Rika, also has his own backstory and mystery to solve. The leads have good chemistry and I really enjoy all of their interaction together. Iwamoto Hikaru looks fit and handsome as the bodyguard. I love his cool deadpan face, and also his cute smile when he’s off duty. Shiraishi Mai looks beautiful and believable as the tough lawyer.
The supporting characters are a lovely bunch. The drama is easy to watch and the acting is good. Since this is not an anime or manga adaptation, we don’t see the usual Japanese, over dramatic acting and I am grateful for that. I also really enjoy the action scenes. I was very impressed with all the actors in taking down the siblings. The punches, wrestling and takedown are all realistic and believable. I would have loved to see more of these action scenes throughout the drama, since this is about a bodyguard and security.
With a great cast and a good setup, the time restraint prevents the stories from being told adequately. I want to see more of the security threats to Rika. The bodyguard storyline goes away after the first few episodes, then the focus switches to Tatsunosuke’s investigation. Although we get some flashbacks to the past, I don’t see what present-day Tatsunosuke has done to solve the mystery. Romance also takes a back seat in the latter episodes. The main leads’ relationship and rapport are nicely developed in the first half, but too little screen time is given in the second half. By the time Rika supported Tatsunosuke in a professional manner, I was not moved emotionally and the chemistry between them subsided..
Nevertheless, this is an easy and enjoyable watch. It just has so much more potential that I am disappointed. I would recommend this drama if you enjoy the bodyguard storyline with good-looking leads and a lovely supporting cast. However, if you are big into crime investigation, this might be lacking.
Completed: 7/20/2024 - Review #463
