Saru Lock


Saru Lock is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoki Serizawa. It was adapted into a television drama in 2009 and a live action film in 2010.

Plot

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.

Adaptations

Television drama

Cast

Plot

Mayumi enlists the help of Yataro Sarumaru to open a bank safe deposit box. This results in Yataro fleeing from the police who are in hot pursuit.

Cast

By March 14, 2010 the film had made US$3,101,844 at the box office.