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A Girl & Her Guard Dog

A Girl & Her Guard Dog

TV-142023•24m•5.1/10
AnimationDrama

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5.1/10(22)

Isaku just wants to live a normal life. But as the granddaughter of a yakuza boss, that’s a pretty tall order. For years, it’s been difficult for Isaku to make friends and find love. So, she decides to enroll in a high school far from her hometown in hopes of a fresh start. But her plans take an unexpected turn when a worried member of the yakuza, Keiya, enrolls in the same school to protect her.

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Production

project No.9

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 29, 2023

Last Aired

December 22, 2023

Networks

Tokyo MX

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
SPRING AND BEGINNINGS
E1
SPRING AND BEGINNINGS
Air date: 2023-09-29
Isaku gets into the high school that she wanted, and is excited to finally meet classmates who don't know she's the granddaughter of a yakuza boss. Unfortunately, her family member/crush/bodyguard decides to attend school with her.
MAIDENLY FEELINGS AND PARENTAL FEELINGS
E2
MAIDENLY FEELINGS AND PARENTAL FEELINGS
Air date: 2023-10-06
Isaku tries her best to get over Keiya, and she finally starts to make a new friend. But when she sneaks out to karaoke with her new friends, she learns that not all friends are what they appear to be.
KISSES AND LOVE
E3
KISSES AND LOVE
Air date: 2023-10-13
Isaku is frustrated with Keiya when he doesn't even try to pass his tests at school. They agree that she'll give him a reward if he passes his next make-up exam, but the reward he asks for is nothing Isaku could have expected.
DUTY AND DANGER
E4
DUTY AND DANGER
Air date: 2023-10-20
Isaku, Keiya, and their class go on a trip to the beach. Isaku continues to grapple with her feelings for Keiya, but there seems to be danger lurking around every corner lately.
STRIFE AND SETTLEMENT
E5
STRIFE AND SETTLEMENT
Air date: 2023-10-27
Isaku is kidnapped by members of the Kodan-gumi, and Keiya has to save her. Although Isaku's summer break comes to an end, Keiya tries to make up for lost time with an in-house summer vacation getaway.
A MIDSUMMER AND NIGHT'S DREAM
E6
A MIDSUMMER AND NIGHT'S DREAM
Air date: 2023-11-03
Isaku is super bored after finishing her summer break homework, so Keiya suggests going to a festival together. Is it a friendly outing, or is it a date?!
TANUKI AND GUARD DOG
E7
TANUKI AND GUARD DOG
Air date: 2023-11-10
Isaku and Keiya meet Mikio, the grandson of another yakuza gang's boss. They're not fans.
CHEAP THEATRICS AND MELODRAMA
E8
CHEAP THEATRICS AND MELODRAMA
Air date: 2023-11-17
The class practices Romeo and Juliet for the culture festival, and Keiya loses his cool with Mikio. Isaku has after-rehearsal practice, and someone unexpectedly shows their true colors.
KNIVES AND ATTACKS
E9
KNIVES AND ATTACKS
Air date: 2023-11-24
With Keiya unable to act while Mikio has a knife at Isaku's throat, it looks like both Keiya and Isaku are at Mikio's mercy. But when Mikio attempts to sexually assault Isaku, she doesn't play the role he scripted for her.
LINGERING SCENTS AND WHISPERS
E10
LINGERING SCENTS AND WHISPERS
Air date: 2023-12-01
As Mikio exits stage left, another wrinkle in Isaku and Keiya's relationship enters stage right.
DAYS GONE BY AND DAYS TO COME
E11
DAYS GONE BY AND DAYS TO COME
Air date: 2023-12-08
After what Keiya told her, Isaku needs to make a decision about what to do next. But who can she go to for advice?
SCUM AND HEART
E12
SCUM AND HEART
Air date: 2023-12-15
Isaku works up the nerve to confess her feelings to Keiya, and not only is Keiya's response upsetting, but he also almost kisses another girl at school the next day. Isaku's friends try to give him advice on how to rectify his mistakes.
WOUNDS AND LOVERS
E13
WOUNDS AND LOVERS
Air date: 2023-12-22
Isaku recounts her life and the past year with Keiya. Although things are awkward at first, the two are able to make up.

Cast

Akari Kito

Akari Kito

Isaku Senagaku (voice)

Yuuichirou Umehara

Yuuichirou Umehara

Keiya Uto (voice)

Junya Enoki

Junya Enoki

Mikio Tanuki (voice)

Mai Nakahara

Mai Nakahara

Kaori Sekiya (voice)

Yoshino Aoyama

Yoshino Aoyama

Katsuki (voice)

Hitomi Ueda

Hitomi Ueda

Andō (voice)

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