To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the birth of “Wingman,” a masterpiece that revolutionized “Weekly Shonen Jump” in the 1980s and is a masterpiece by manga artist Masakazu Katsura, known for “Video Girl Ai” and “I”s,” a live-action drama will be made with a popular cast and powerful staff. The opening theme to the drama will be “chang(e)” by BLUE ENCOUNT!
“chang(e)” is a song that lets you feel the high level of instrumental playing skills, which is one of the charms of BLUE ENCOUNT’s work. Immerse yourself in the world of “Wingman” along with the overwhelming singing ability of Shunichi Tanabe (Vo/Gt)!
■Comments
I was a boy (back then) who was so reckless that I had nothing to fear. My armor was constantly stripped away by the demon of reality, and before I knew it, I had become an adult who was hesitant to challenge it. When I encountered the work Wingman, I felt like I wanted to destroy that worthless self. Thank you so much. I feel like my current conflict and determination have been firmly put into sound. How will Kenta and this song grow beyond the story? I want to see it through with everyone.
— BLUE ENCOUNT Shunichi Tanabe (Vo/Gt)
“Drama Choose! Wingman” will start airing on October 22nd. The lead role is played by Fujioka Makino, the heroine is Kato Konatsu, and the director is Sakamoto Koichi, a leading figure in special effects action. The first episode will be available for pre-release on October 16th on “DMM TV,” so be sure to check it out!
▼Program information
“Dramachoose! “Wingman””
Starts Tuesday, October 22nd Every Tuesday from 12:30am to 1:00am
Broadcasting stations: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, TVQ, Kyushu Broadcasting
delivery:“DMM TV”Each episode will be broadcast simultaneously on
*First episode will be released one week early (starting October 16th)
Missed broadcasts can be viewed on the free ad-supported streaming service “Net TV Tokyo” (TV Tokyo website, TVer)
Original work: “Wingman” by Masakazu Katsura (Shueisha)
Cast: Majin Fujioka and Konatsu Kato
Director and action director: Koichi Sakamoto
Screenplay: Yoshitatsu Yamada, Masaaki Nishigaki, Yuya Nakazono
Opening theme: BLUE ENCOUNT “chang(e)” (Sony Music Labels Inc.)
Executive Producer: Kazuhiro Ito (DMM TV)
Producers: Yudai Kurachi (TV Tokyo), Tomoki Maeda (TV Tokyo), Masayuki Yamada (Toei Video)
Produced by: TV Tokyo, Toei Video
Production cooperation: DMM TV
Production copyright: “Wingman” Production Committee
■Official website:https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/wingman/
■Formula X:https://x.com/tx_wingman
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Original author: Nakaba Suzuki (published by Shueisha)
Director: Hitoshi Namba
Screenplay: Rikichi Tsuchiya
Character design: Kiyotaka Oshiyama (Studio DURIAN)
Music: Masaru Yokoyama
Animation production: Lay-duce, inc.
Theme song: BLUE ENCOUNT “gifted”
https://www.netflix.com/title/81563027
©Nakaba Suzuki/SHUEISHA
▼Release information
BLUE ENCOUNT
single
『gifted』
2024.09.11 ON SALE!!
[Limited Edition](CD+BD)
SECL-2992〜93／￥1,800（tax included）
Bonus: Wide cap sticker with anime design
(CD)
1. gifted *Theme song for the Netflix series “Rising Impact”
2. Overtime
3. gifted (ANIME size)
(BD)
1. gifted -Music Video-
2. gifted -MV behind the Scene-
ReservationsHere
Distribution release
“gifted”
Now on sale!!
Delivery isHere
▼Distribution information
■20 hours of continuous MV and live broadcasts
September 11th (Wednesday) 0:00-20:00
Channel: BLUE ENCOUNT Official YouTube Channel
Distribution page URL:https://youtube.com/live/x4l_whPuVjQ
■Members appear! 20-hour live broadcast after-talk
September 11th (Wednesday) 20:00~
Channel: BLUE ENCOUNT Official YouTube Channel
*There may be some delays
*The distribution page URL will be the same as the 20-hour continuous distribution mentioned above.
▼Tour information
“BLUE ENCOUNT 20th anniversary tour2024-2025″to BE continued””
Friday, November 1st KT Zepp Yokohama
Sunday, November 3rd: Niigata LOTS
Saturday, November 16th: Takamatsu Festhalle
November 17th (Sun) BLUE LIVE HIROSHIMA
November 22nd (Friday) Zepp Nagoya
Friday, November 29th Zepp Fukuoka
November 30th (Saturday) Namba Hatch
December 7th (Sat) SENDAI GIGS
December 14th (Sat) Sapporo Factory Hall
Saturday, February 8, 2025 Tokyo Garden Theater *Additional performance
[ticket]
￥6,900 (tax included/1 drink not included)
