The live-action drama adaptation of “Wing-Man,” a representative work by Masakazu Katsura, known for titles such as “Video Girl Ai” and “I’s,” has announced five additional cast members, including Miyano Mamoru as Mr. Kitakura. Additionally, character visuals and scene photos have been released.
Based on the iconic manga by Masakazu Katsura, known for works like “Video Girl Ai” and “I’s,” the live-action drama adaptation of “Wing-Man” has announced a wave of new cast members. Among them is the popular voice actor Miyano Mamoru, who will be portraying the character of Mr. Kitakura. To accompany this exciting news, character visuals and scene photos have been released, offering fans a glimpse into the upcoming series.
Originally serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1983 to 1985, “Wing-Man” was Masakazu Katsura’s debut work and quickly became a fan favourite. Heavily influenced by the popular superheroes in tokusatsu (special effects) TV shows in the 1980s, the series captivated audiences of all ages with its unique blend of action, comedy, and romance. Its success led to various adaptations, including anime and video games.
The story revolves around Kenta Hirono, an ordinary high school student and a huge fan of tokusatsu heroes. His mundane life takes a dramatic turn when a mysterious and beautiful girl named Aoi appears before him, claiming to have escaped from another dimension. Through a magical dream notebook, Kenta is granted the ability to transform into his own superhero, Wing-Man, the very hero he’s always dreamed of being. However, as Kenta embraces his newfound powers, a series of villains from Aoi’s world begin to target him, leading to thrilling adventures.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of “Wing-Man,” a revolutionary manga series that shook up “Weekly Shonen Jump” in the 1980s, a live-action drama adaptation titled “DramaTues! Wingman” is set to premiere. In this adaptation, Kenta Hirono, who transforms into “Wing-Man,” will be portrayed by Maito Fujioka as a high school sophomore instead of a middle school student as he was in the original manga. The mysterious girl, Aoi, who comes from the alternate dimension of Podolimus to the three-dimensional world (Earth), will be played by Konatsu Kato.
Additionally, a talented cast including Hina Kikuchi, Hiyori Katada, Amane Uehara, Jotaro Tozuka, Yuno Ohara, Ui Mihara, and Haruki Tachibana has been announced to join Kenta and Aoi in this exciting adventure.
Now, we’re thrilled to reveal even more talented actors who will bring depth and richness to the series. Miyano Mamoru will be playing the role of Mr. Kitakura, the handsome new teacher at Kenta’s high school. Emi Kurara will portray Ms. Matsuoka, the homeroom teacher of Kenta’s class 2-A. Koji Toba and Shinobu Nakayama will be playing Kenta’s warm and supportive parents, Masamichi and Yoshiko Hirono, respectively. And Daikichi Sugawara will take on the role of the Prime Minister, a pivotal figure in Wing-Man’s battles. Miyano and other cast members have also shared their thoughts on the project.
Sources: animeanime
