The Queen of Villains - Netflix

[Chris]

https://about.netflix.com/en/news/the-queen-of-villains-premieres-september-19

Japanese Female Pro-Wrestling Drama Series ‘The Queen of Villains’ Premieres September 19​

How did one woman whip Japan into a frenzy? Launching on September 19, The Queen of Villains unveils the story of Dump Matsumoto, the most terrifying “heel” during the golden age of women’s pro wrestling in Japan. Spanning five episodes, the series explores the events that led to her rise decades ago.

From the ‘70s to the ‘80s, female pro-wrestling tag teams like “Beauty Pair” (Jackie Sato and Maki Ueda) and “Crush Gals” (Chigusa Nagayo and Lioness Asuka) became national icons. They captivated Japan not only by competing but also by singing and dancing in the ring. On the other side of this was Dump Matsumoto, the sworn rival of the “Crush Gals.” She made all of Japan her enemy, wreaking havoc in and outside of the ring. But once upon a time, young Dump Matsumoto was told she was too kind to be a villain. What events made her one of the most disliked figures in Japanese wrestling history?
Bringing these iconic female wrestlers to life is a talented cast chosen through auditions:

• Multi-talented comedian Yuriyan Retriever portrays Dump Matsumoto.
• Erika Karata (Desert of Namibia) plays Chigusa Nagayo, who starts as a failed wrestling trainee but eventually rises to stardom.
• Ayame Goriki (Watashi ga Ore no Jinsei?!) portrays Lioness Asuka, known for being the most athletic and technical wrestler among her peers.

The renowned Osamu Suzuki developed, wrote, and produced the series. After hearing Matsumoto talk about the women’s pro wrestling era on his show, Suzuki was inspired to turn her story into a series and wrote the screenplay himself. Kazuya Shiraishi (The Devil’s Path, The Blood of Wolves, Lesson in Murder) serves as the supervising director, while Chigusa Nagayo herself led the actors’ physical training and presided over the wrestling scenes.

Watch the rise of these women to fame and the lessons their journeys hold today. The Queen of Villains premieres globally on September 19, only on Netflix.

 

[Chris]

 

[Tranquilo Jay]

Got a Reminder on for this looks really good and can't wait to watch it. Wonder if they could also do a season two of wrestlers the O.V.W one was a good insight to independent promotions. Wouldn't mind seeing TNA and how it's doing good again.

 

[Apoho Creed]

This looks awesome. Alot of people don't know Dump's Story so I hope everyone grabs a Seat because it's going to be a crazy ride. It looks like they are Speed rushing through her life I wonder if by the end will see a young Bull Nakano maybe in Season 2 if they stay in the 70s but who knows.

 

[Chris]

Didn't know this, nice

 

[Apoho Creed]

Awesome for her but I will be watching this with English Subs like I feel it should be watched in my opinion. Just saw it's only 5 Episodes as well