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BG: Personal Bodyguard

2018 – 2020Show2 seasons16 episodes

CrimeDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

Akira Shimazaki lives with his middle school student son. He used to work as a bodyguard, but, due to an incident, he now works as a security guard at a construction site. The private security company where he works establishes a new bodyguard division. Hiding his past as a bodyguard, Akira Shimazaki begins work as a novice bodyguard.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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BG: Personal Bodyguard episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.1
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.1
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.0
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.4
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Episode #1.8, 7.4
  9. S1 E9 Episode #1.9, 7.9
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.8
  2. S2 E7 Episode #2.7, 7.8

Cast

24 of 49 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jota Tsunehiro, Gō Shichitaka
Written by
Yumiko Inoue
Produced by
Yumiko Miwa, Seiji Kawashima, Takahito Akiyama
Music by
Yu Takami

Everyone

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Facts

January 18, 2018 · July 30, 2020 · Ended

First aired
January 18, 2018
Last aired
July 30, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Faked Kidnapping, Take a Third Option, Retool +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream BG: Personal Bodyguard?"

Questions about BG: Personal Bodyguard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream BG: Personal Bodyguard?

It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is BG: Personal Bodyguard worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.7).

Is BG: Personal Bodyguard okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch BG: Personal Bodyguard?

12 h

About 12 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2020.

Can I half-watch BG: Personal Bodyguard?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is BG: Personal Bodyguard in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does BG: Personal Bodyguard use?

Faked KidnappingTake a Third OptionRetoolProduct DisplacementRunning GagTempting FateHow We Got HereBait-and-SwitchTitle DropTwo Lines, No WaitingAll There in the ManualWham Episodeand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Faked Kidnapping, Take a Third Option, and Retool.