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The Queen of Villains

The Queen of Villains

7.7

An intimate, sweet depiction of the savage world of ‘80s joshi wrestling

TV Show

Japan
Japanese
Drama
2024

TLDR

Cinematic pro wrestling is more beautiful than the things you love.

What it's about

This biographical drama series follows the journey of ‘80s joshi wrestler Dump Matsumoto toward becoming a terrifying, iconic heel.

The take

This series is proof that no matter how silly or brutal things get, pro wrestling can always serve as someone’s sanctuary. Though they sprinkle in pixie dust to make the industry as sketchy, barbaric, and ambiguous as possible, there’s a sparkle to the show’s energy that makes it feel like you’re watching a sweet cinematic drama, or rather a dreamy depiction of the monstrous world of ‘80s joshi wrestling. Ultimately, they do a stellar job conveying intimacy in interpersonal drama and portrayal of combat (even when combat amounts to stabbing someone's head with a fork), and taken as a whole, makes for such a breezy and mesmerizing pro wrestling drama.

What stands out

Chigusa and Kaoru's running scene is so simple, and so heart-wrenching.

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