Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards 1

by Masamitsu Nigatsu

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Book 1 of Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards

Pub Date Jan 28 2025 | Archive Date May 06 2025

Kodansha Comics

Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga | Romance | Teens & YA

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Description

School life meets underground crime in this quirky action comedy that's like Assassination Classroom meets Nisekoi! The "knight in shining armor" and "heroes vs villains" dynamics take on new variations in this story about a reluctant bodyguard protecting his oblivious charge from assassins hired to kill her. Filled with suspense, secrets, and romantic tension, this manga is a surefire recipe to keep readers ravenous for every volume!

He Has Just One Job—

Delinquent high schooler Arakuni Ibuki is drafted to protect his childhood friend Honeko Akabane, the secret daughter of a yakuza leader. It’s no small task, especially when they’re up against hired assassins who also have just one job…to kill Honeko Akabane! Ibuki joins the elite corps of bodyguards that make up Class 3-4 of Sosoji High School. Akabane is oblivious to the elaborate covert operation surrounding her. Is this team of misfits really up for the job?!

Thrilling adventures spark romance in this stylish new school action comedy!

School life meets underground crime in this quirky action comedy that's like Assassination Classroom meets Nisekoi! The "knight in shining armor" and "heroes vs villains" dynamics take on new...