The Queen of Villains: series about Japanese women's wrestling legend Dump Matsumoto on Netflix

On September 19, 2024, Netflix offers The Queen of Villains, a biographical series focusing on Dump Matsumoto, an iconic figure in Japanese women's wrestling in the 1980s. Created by Junya Ikegami and directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, this drama series looks back at the rise of this ring legend, played by Yuriyan Retriever, and explores her role in popularizing women's wrestling in Japan. Alongside Dump Matsumoto, the Crush Gals, played by Erika Karata and Ayame Gôriki, also play a central role in this saga of sport, pop culture and female empowerment.

The Queen of Villains tells the story of Dump Matsumoto (played by Yuriyan Retriever), a professional wrestler with a brutal style and flamboyant personality who left her mark on the history of women's wrestling in Japan. In the '80s, Matsumoto became a key figure in the ring, inspiring a generation of young women to follow in her footsteps. In parallel, the series follows the Crush Gals duo of Chigusa Nagayo (played by Erika Karata) and Lioness Asuka(Ayame Gôriki), who, thanks to their television popularity, have transformed wrestling into a cultural phenomenon. Through their journeys, the series explores the personal and professional struggles of these women, who have challenged norms and broken barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport.

The Queen of Villains will appeal not only to fans of sports biopics and historical dramas, but also to those interested in stories offemale empowerment. The series blends the spectacular action of wrestling matches with an introspective look at the lives of these women who revolutionized a sport while facing the challenges of a conservative society. Fans of series such as Glow or The Wrestler will find The Queen of Villains a captivating storyline on the evolution of women's wrestling and its cultural impact in Japan.

The Queen of Villains promises to be a must-see series for fans of biographical dramas and stories of powerful women. Available on Netflix from September 19, 2024, this series plunges into the world of Japanese wrestling in the 80s, following the journey of Dump Matsumoto and the Crush Gals, pioneers who redefined the role of women in the sport. A captivating adventure of combat, personal challenges and cultural revolution.

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