TV series

Saru Lock

2009 · 1 season

A breezy, goofy caper comedy that ambles through small mysteries with a likable slacker hero and light romantic fumblings.

Overview: Yataro Sarumaru, nicknamed "Saru" is an average high school boy who daydreams about idols but otherwise has no luck with girls. While working with his father, a locksmith in Asakusa, Tokyo, he has gained exceptional skills to pick just about any lock. Using his exceptional skills, Yataro then finds himself solving various mysterious cases, while also trying his luck with the girls.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, absurd and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Mystery, coming-of-age, friendship, family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: mystery
coming-of-age
friendship
family
crime
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: procedural
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild