'The Queen Of Villains' Netflix Official Trailer, Release Date, Cast And Crew, More Details

The official Netflix YouTube channel just recently uploaded the trailer for an upcoming semi-biographical drama series based on one of the most notorious female wrestlers in all of Japan. The series is titled 'Queen Of Villains' and the trailer can be watched below.

For those that are a big fan of the wrestling scene and want to learn more about its history, or those that are just curious about the female wrestling scene of Japan, here are some of the details you should know.

Plot Details Of The Semi-Biographical Series 'The Queen Of Villains'

The story of the series 'The Queen Of Villains' has been described as follows, "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."

Cast And Crew Behind The Upcoming Netflix Series 'The Queen Of Villains'

The series will be directed by Kazuya Shiraishi for the first three episodes, followed by Katsuhito Mogi for the last two. Kazuya Shiraishi will also be acting as the supervising director and will be working on the series alongside producer and writer Osamu Suzuki.

The show will feature actors and stars Yuriyan Retriever, Erika Karata, Ayame Goriki
Nobuko Sendo, Takuma Otoo, Daisuke Kuroda, Takumi Saitoh, and Jun Murakami.

When And Where Can I Watch The Netflix Series - The Queen Of Villains

The series 'The Queen Of Villains' will be available to watch exclusively on Netflix from September 19th, 2024 onwards.