How did one girl become hated in Japan and whip everyone into a frenzy?
One ordinary girl went on to captivate all of Japan. Now, the story of her viciously vile fight for survival is about to begin! Get a first look at shocking scenes of Dump Matsumoto (#YuriyanRetriever) versus the Crush Gals (#ErikaKarata, #AyameGoriki)!
A girl named Kaoru Matsumoto works tirelessly to realize her dream of becoming a professional wrestler. However, she is oppressed by both her employers and her father, and starts to lose her sense of belonging. In time, she channels her sorrow and rage toward all of Japan, transforming into a villainous heel dreaded by everyone. This set the stage for the Hair vs. Hair Death Match between the nation’s darling Chigusa Nagayo and enemy of the people Dump Matsumoto — a legendary women’s pro wrestling match that is still talked about to this day.
Follow the lives of girls who were once nobodies, witness the sheer excitement they sparked, and discover what these wrestlers, who fought with all their might through a bygone era, are asking us in the present day.
The Netflix Series “The Queen of Villains” starts streaming worldwide Thursday, September 19, 2024, only on Netflix.
https://www.netflix.com/TheQueenofVillains
Cast:
Yuriyan Retriever, Erika Karata, Ayame Goriki
Nobuko Sendo, Takuma Otoo, Daisuke Kuroda, Takumi Saitoh, Jun Murakami
Developer/Producer/Writer: Osamu Suzuki
Supervising Director: Kazuya Shiraishi
Directors: Kazuya Shiraishi (Episodes 1-3), Katsuhito Mogi (Episodes 4-5)
Theme song: “Are you serious?” by Awich
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The Queen of Villains | Official Trailer | Netflix
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Set in the wild ’80s, a kind-hearted girl transforms into a bloodthirsty pro wrestler who thrives in chaotic brawls, turning an entire nation against her.
