{"id":27366,"date":"2025-09-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/?p=27366"},"modified":"2025-11-18T13:05:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T04:05:32","slug":"%e3%81%ae%e3%82%93%e3%81%8c%e5%88%9d%e3%81%ae%e3%83%80%e3%83%bc%e3%82%af%e3%83%92%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ad%e3%83%bc%e3%82%92%e6%bc%94%e3%81%98%e3%82%8b%e3%80%8cabema%e3%80%8d%e3%82%aa-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/en\/27366\/","title":{"rendered":"NON stars as the \u201cfirst dark hero\u201d in the ABEMA original drama \u2018MISS KING\u2019! Official trailer, main poster visual, and new cast revealed! Plus, global streaming on Netflix has been confirmed!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/08220911\/MK_GS_poster_pre-723x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A beautiful and powerful portrayal of a woman facing adversity emerges\u2014a fusion of Japanese traditional culture and authentic human drama.<br \/>\nNON stars as her \u201cfirst dark hero\u201d in the ABEMA original drama \u2018MISS KING\u2019. The full trailer, main poster visuals, and new cast members are now revealed! Furthermore, a simultaneous global release on Netflix has been confirmed!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0Full Trailer Now Available!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"videowrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_sx3P1uXI_4?si=zp6GbAEWmd_EEhtg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The film opens with protagonist Asuka (played by NON) clutching a knife, heading toward revenge against her father, Sh\u014dichi Y\u016bki (played by Shid\u014d Nakamura), a genius shogi player who abandoned his family when she was young.<\/p>\n<p>While attempting to seek revenge alone, she encounters former shogi player Todo (Naohito Fujiki), who also harbors deep resentment toward Shoichi, and they decide to join forces.<\/p>\n<p>Both bearing the same wounds, Asuka and Todo aim to become Japan's first female shogi players to achieve the only way to kill Shoichi: by defeating him in a match. From the depths of despair, they crawl back up through the shogi board.<\/p>\n<div><strong>\u25a0This poster visual captures the core \u201cparent-child confrontation\u201d of the story<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The newly unveiled poster visual features a striking close-up of Asuka's piercing gaze as she moves a chess piece. It also presents a deeply resonant shot of the story's central \u201cparent-child confrontation\u201d between Asuka and Shoichi.<\/p>\n<p>What will become of this life-or-death quest for vengeance? Set against the backdrop of Japan's traditional culture, this dynamic and stylish visual depicts one woman's journey. Keep your eyes on the poster visuals.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>\u25a0New Cast Revealed!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/08221023\/MK_5S_pr-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Kaoru Okunuki, Shuto Mori, Yui Narumi, Tokuma Nishioka, and Sayaka Yamaguchi\u2014the five star-studded main cast members are revealed all at once!<\/p>\n<p>And today's reveal of the five cast members' roles is also noteworthy.<\/p>\n<p>Kaoru Okunuki plays Asuka's biological mother, Keiko Kunimi. Abandoned by her husband Shoichi, she carries inner darkness and harbors resentment toward shogi, yet quietly portrays a mother who deeply loves Asuka.<\/p>\n<p>Asuka's half-brother, Tatsuya Yuki, is played by actor Shuto Mori, a member of the dance &amp; vocal group BUDDiiS.<br \/>\nHe portrays a sarcastic, cunning shogi player tormented by feelings of inferiority towards his genius shogi player father.<\/p>\n<p>Yui Narumi plays Yuna Hayami, a female shogi player idol within the shogi world who is Tatsuya's fianc\u00e9e. Deep down, she struggles with her own desire to become a professional shogi player. She plays the crucial role of a \u201crival\u201d who further fuels Asuka's desire for revenge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/08222313\/MissKing_yokoku_2-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Playing former Shogi Federation Chairman Tessai Ando is Tokuma Nishioka, who marks his 55th anniversary as an actor this year. Legendary actor Nishioka, who has appeared in numerous works, embodies the \u201cpressure\u201d and \u201cdignity\u201d of the shogi world with his profound presence in this production.<\/p>\n<p>Playing Yuki Kaori, the current wife of Asuka's father Shoichi and mother of Tatsuya, is Sayaka Yamaguchi.<br \/>\nShe stands firmly in Asuka's way as he seeks revenge, determined to stop at nothing to ensure the prestigious \u201cYuki family\u201d remains at the pinnacle.<\/p>\n<p>A powerful main cast has assembled to bring this story to life. Look forward to an intense human drama where conflicting motives and emotions collide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/08221136\/MissKing_yokoku_5-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>\u25a0Monday, September 29th: Simultaneous release in Japan and worldwide on Netflix!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, this work will premiere on \u201cABEMA\u201d starting Monday, September 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM, with simultaneous domestic and worldwide streaming on \u201cNetflix\u201d also confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>ABEMA, which has previously delivered the appeal of shogi through its \u201cShogi Channel,\u201d will now present its charm to Japan and the world in a new form: drama.<\/p>\n<p>Set against the backdrop of shogi, Japan's proud traditional culture, the authentic human drama \u2018MISS KING\u2019 beautifully and powerfully depicts the life of a woman facing adversity. Please look forward to it.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, on the streaming launch day, Monday, September 29th, we will hold a \u2018MISS KING\u2019 Pre-Streaming Premiere Event at a location in Tokyo featuring the cast. Details will be announced around 6:00 PM today, Tuesday, September 9th, on the official ABEMA X account, so please check there as well.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14051545\/MISSKING_2S_Yoko-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid d-block mx-auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0ABEMA Original Drama \u2018MISS KING\u2019 Overview<br \/>\n<\/strong>Free streaming begins Monday, September 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM (All 8 episodes)<br \/>\nTop Page URL:<a href=\"https:\/\/abema.tv\/video\/title\/90-2038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/abema.tv\/video\/title\/90-2038<\/a><br \/>\nSpecial Preview Video URL: <a href=\"https:\/\/abema.tv\/video\/episode\/90-2038_s1_p501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/abema.tv\/video\/episode\/90-2038_s1_p501<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\uff1cEpisode 1\uff1e<br \/>\nBroadcast Date &amp; Time: Monday, September 29, 2025, 8:00 PM<br \/>\nBroadcast Channel: \u201cABEMA SPECIAL\u201d Channel<br \/>\nBroadcast URL:<a href=\"https:\/\/abema.tv\/channels\/abema-special\/slots\/9gaaXdgA6scLDd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/abema.tv\/channels\/abema-special\/slots\/9gaaXdgA6scLDd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0\"MISS KING\" Story<\/strong><br \/>\nBorn to a genius shogi player father, Asuka (NON).<br \/>\nShe spent a happy childhood with her mother and father,<br \/>\nbut one day, her father abandoned them both and left.<br \/>\nAsuka lived in poverty with her mother, but eventually her mother also passed away from illness, leaving Asuka utterly alone.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the father who abandoned Asuka achieved success in the shogi world and basked in the spotlight.<br \/>\nSeeing him sparked murderous intent in Asuka, who attempted revenge. Yet, in that very moment, she unexpectedly displayed shogi talent.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing Asuka's talent, former shogi player [T\u014dd\u014d (Naoto Fujiki)]\u2014who shared a bitter past with Asuka's father\u2014proposed a plan: \u201cLet's seek revenge through shogi.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As part of this scheme, under T\u014dd\u014d's guidance, Asuka aimed to become \u201cthe first female shogi professional in history.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is the story of a woman imprisoned by hatred who reclaims her life through shogi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0Cast<\/strong><br \/>\nNON<br \/>\nNaohito Fujiki and others<br \/>\nKurashina Kana<br \/>\nKaoru Okunuki<br \/>\nShuto Mori<br \/>\nYui Narumi<br \/>\n\u30fb<br \/>\nTokuma Nishioka<br \/>\n\u30fb<br \/>\nSayaka Yamaguchi<br \/>\nShido Nakamura<\/p>\n<p>\u25a0Staff<br \/>\nPlanning: Shota Hatanaka<br \/>\nScreenplay: Kanato Araki \/ Gota Ishida \/ Santa Yamagishi<br \/>\nProducers: Sora Kobayashi \/ Yuichi Sakurai \/ Eiji Shibuya<br \/>\nDirectors: Santa Yamagishi \/ Keijiro Tsubakimoto<br \/>\nProduction Company: Socket<br \/>\nProduction and Copyright: ABEMA<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0\"MISS KING\"Official <span>Social media<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nOfficial X\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/abema_drama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/abema_drama<\/a><br \/>\nOfficial Instagram\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/abema_drama_missking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/abema_drama_missking<\/a><br \/>\nOfficial TikTok\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@abema_drama_missking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@abema_drama_missking<\/a><br \/>\nOfficial YouTube\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@drama_ABEMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@drama_ABEMA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A beautiful and powerful portrayal of a woman facing adversity emerges\u2014a fusion of Japanese traditional culture and authentic human drama. NON stars as her \u201cfirst dark hero\u201d in the ABEMA original drama \u2018MISS KING\u2019. The full trailer, main poster visuals, and new cast members are now revealed! Furthermore, a simultaneous global release on Netflix has been confirmed! \u25a0Full Trailer Now Available! &nbsp; The film opens with protagonist Asuka (played by NON) clutching a knife, heading toward revenge against her father, Sh\u014dichi Y\u016bki (played by Shid\u014d Nakamura), a genius shogi player who abandoned his family when she was young. While attempting to seek revenge alone, she encounters former shogi player Todo (Naohito Fujiki), who also harbors deep resentment toward Shoichi, and they decide to join forces. Both bearing the same wounds, Asuka and Todo aim to become Japan's first female shogi players to achieve the only way to kill Shoichi: by defeating him in a match. From the depths of despair, they crawl back up through the shogi board. \u25a0This poster visual captures the core \u201cparent-child confrontation\u201d of the story The newly unveiled poster visual features a striking close-up of Asuka's piercing gaze as she moves a chess piece. It also presents a deeply resonant shot of the story's central \u201cparent-child confrontation\u201d between Asuka and Shoichi. What will become of this life-or-death quest for vengeance? Set against the backdrop of Japan's traditional culture, this dynamic and stylish visual depicts one woman's journey. Keep your eyes on the poster visuals. \u25a0New Cast Revealed! &nbsp; Kaoru Okunuki, Shuto Mori, Yui Narumi, Tokuma Nishioka, and Sayaka Yamaguchi\u2014the five star-studded main cast members are revealed all at once! And today's reveal of the five cast members' roles is also noteworthy. Kaoru Okunuki plays Asuka's biological mother, Keiko Kunimi. Abandoned by her husband Shoichi, she carries [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":27313,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/?p=27283","footnotes":""},"categories":[8,7],"tags":[907,930,906],"class_list":["post-27366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actress","category-web","tag-abema","tag-miss-king-","tag-906","en-US"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27366"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28197,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27366\/revisions\/28197"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nondesu.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}