The Queen of Villains is a Japanese sports series. This series stars Yuriyan Retriever in the lead role. The Japanese sports series is based on the life of popular female wrestler Dump Matsumoto. It is all set to premiere on an OTT platform in September 2024.
When and where can I watch The Queen of Villains on OTT?
The biopic series “The Queen of Villains” will stream on Netflix from September 19, 2024. The streaming giant shared the poster of the series on X and noted, "In the 1980s, Dump Matsumoto took on all of Japan as the most terrifying heel in women's pro wrestling. This is her untold story. The Queen of Villains premieres on September 19.”
Dump Matsumoto overcomes conflicts to become one of the most famous heels in Japanese history as she tries to prove her own worth as a wrestler in a world filled with gender inequality.
The series is set in 1980 and centres around an ordinary young girl, Dump Matsumoto, who aspires to become a wrestler. As the time sets 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. The biographical drama aims to showcase the challenges she faces during her journey and her passion for wrestling.
Will Dump Matsumoto be able to achieve her dream and become the Queen of Villains? Will be revealed in the series.
The Cast and Production of The Queen of Villains:
The Queen of Villains features Yuriyan Retriever as Dump Matsumoto, Erika Karata as Nagayo Chigusa, and Ayame Goriki as Lioness Asuka, among others.
It is produced by Osamu Suzuki and Shinichi Takahashi. The Japanese sports series is based on the life of popular female wrestler Dump Matsumoto. It is directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, and Jun'ya Ikegami has written the series with Osamu Suzuki.