Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol

Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol is a Japanese animated drama centered on the relationship between a model student and his best friend, who is a pop star. While the idol exhibits a spoiled personality both at school and at home, the student supports him with domestic tasks. The plot follows the student as he is forced to confront suppressed emotions after criminals target his friend.

Directed by Kenichi Yatagai and written by Michiko Onuki, the film was produced by Anime International Company, Youmex, and Sôshin Eizô. The voice cast features Nozomu Sasaki as Kazuya Shinohara, Takeshi Kusao as Akihiko Kudo, Shuichi Ikeda as Ryuuji Kudo, and Show Hayami as Kou Umiura. Released on December 22, 1989, the production has a runtime of 26 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a mediocre rating of 5/10 based on 12 votes.