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Advance distribution of the first episode will start on DMM TV from October 16th (Wednesday)! Masakazu Katsura’s masterpiece “Wingman” will be made into a live-action drama to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his birth!!! “Exclusive unlimited viewing and simultaneous distribution” on DMM TV
Broadcast starts on October 22nd! Every Tuesday from 24:30
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The original work is the serialized debut work of manga artist Masakazu Katsura, known for “Video Girl” and “I’s,” and is a masterpiece that was serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” (Shueisha) from 1983 to 1985. The style, which was heavily influenced by the special effects heroes of the 1980s, has gained popularity among both men and women, and has continued to fascinate in various genres such as animation and games. And this time, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the masterpiece “Wingman” that revolutionized Weekly Shonen Jump in the 1980s, we will welcome a popular cast and powerful staff to make it into a long-awaited live-action drama! We will deliver “Wingman” to a wide range of viewers as a drama filled with attractive elements and dynamic characters with unique personalities. “Exclusive” unlimited viewing and simultaneous distribution has been decided on DMM TV! For the first time only, advance distribution will start one week early on October 16th (Wednesday).
Additionally, the 15-second teaser for this drama has already been released! The legendary work “Wingman” is revived as a live-action drama with impressive and overwhelming drawing power! ! !
▼15 seconds teaser
[Video 2: Who will play the main character, Kenta Hirono? Stay tuned for more information! [Image 2
≪Comment≫
■Original author: Masakazu Katsura
A dream from 42 years ago.
Wingman live action.
I’m overwhelmed with emotion.
(C) Masakazu Katsura/Shueisha
A new illustration drawn by Masakazu Katsura to commemorate the live-action drama has been released! ! !
[Image 4
■Producer Tomoki Maeda (TV Tokyo Distribution Business Bureau) The legendary hero manga that continues to be deeply loved will finally be made into a live-action version! This is the second live-action adaptation of Masakazu Katsura’s work by TV Tokyo, following “Video Girl.”
This work is produced in collaboration with Toei Video, which has created the history of special effects, and DMM TV, which is currently the most popular distribution platform, and the charming cast and staff who have a deep love for the original work work together as one. We are on the way.
We seriously considered how to express the charm of the original work, including its unique characters, dazzling love and youth, and many heart-pounding developments, in the world of 2024. I think this is a hero work full of honest and “blue” charm that shines in this era where ridiculing attitudes are being carried away.
The human drama created by the wonderful scriptwriters and the powerful action scenes are also a big highlight! Please look forward to it!
◆Work overview
≪Introduction≫
Kenta Hirono, a second-year high school student who is a special effects geek, is immersed in the world of fantasy even during class. A mysterious beautiful girl named Aoi appears to Kenta, who is being treated coldly by those around him and leading a dull life. It is said that she escaped the clutches of evil and came from another dimension. Kenta draws the hero “Wingman” of his imagination on Aoi’s Dreamnote, and gains the ability to truly transform into Wingman. Kenta gains the power to transform into the hero he has always dreamed of, but assassins are sent one after another from another world to pursue Aoi.
≪Program overview≫
【title】
Drama tunes! “Wingman”
[Broadcast date and time]
Starting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, every Tuesday from 24:30 to 25:00 [Broadcast station]
TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting 【delivery】
“Exclusive” broadcast of each episode simultaneously on “DMM TV” *1 week advance delivery for the first time only (from October 16th) ▶DMM TV: https://tv.dmm.com/vod/detail/?season=chxsirce2p05tsdnmvkv654t7 Missed delivery on the ad-supported free distribution service “Netmo TV Tokyo” (TV Tokyo HP/TVer)
▶TV Tokyo HP: https://video.tv-tokyo.co.jp/
▶TVer: https://tver.jp/
【original work】
“Wingman” Masakazu Katsura (Shueisha)
[Screenplay]
Yoryu Yamada, Masaki Nishigaki, Yuya Nakazono
[Executive producer]
Kazuhiro Ito (DMM TV)
【producer】
Yudai Kurachi (TV Tokyo) Tomoki Maeda (TV Tokyo) Masayuki Yamada (Toei Video) [Production]
TV Tokyo Toei Video
[Production cooperation]
DMM TV
[Production work]
“Wingman” Production Committee
[Official website]
https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/wingman/
[Official X (Twitter)]
https://x.com/tx_wingman ／ @tx_wingman
[Official hashtag]
#wingman
[Copyright]
*When using images related to the drama, please include “(C) Masakazu Katsura/Shueisha/2024 “Wingman” Production Committee”.
*When using images related to the original work, please also include “(C) Masakazu Katsura/Shueisha”.
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