Hirowareta Otoko
TV Show · Comedy · Drama

Satoru Matsudo instantly became fascinated in the world of acting after watching a theater play in high school. He moves to Omotesando, where his childhood friend lives. However, Satoru struggles through poverty and is having trouble breaking into show business. One day, he coincidentally finds an airplane ticket from under a vending machine. Its owner was none other than the CEO of a talent agency. He becomes the chauffeur for a popular actress, while working a night job at a DVD rental shop. Through numerous encounters, Satoru Matsudo's path to becoming a popular actor begins to take shape. Then, one day, he receives a call from the U.S. after a film he starred in was released there nationwide. Hoping it is an offer from Hollywood, he instead hears about his estranged older brother.

2022 · 47m
Starring Taiga Nakano, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Sairi Itoh

Season 1

  • Episode 1
    EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    The life of young Satoru Matsudo, who dreams of becoming an actor, takes an unpredictable turn.
    47m
  • Episode 2
    EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    Satoru falls in love and makes his screen debut.
    47m
  • Episode 3
    EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    Satoru becomes a popular actress's chauffeur.
    47m
  • Episode 4
    EPISODE 4
    Episode 4
    Satoru is caught in the crossfires as he is confronted by Yui's ex-boxer boyfriend.
    47m
  • Episode 5
    EPISODE 5
    Episode 5
    Satoru returns to his hometown and a chance of a lifetime befalls him.
    47m
  • Episode 6
    EPISODE 6
    Episode 6
    Satoru and Yui tie the knot. A few years later, Satoru gets a surprise call from the U.S..
    47m

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Cast & Crew

  • Taiga Nakano
    Actor
  • Tsuyoshi Kusanagi
    Actor
  • Sairi Itoh
    Actor
  • Hiroko Yakushimaru
    Actor
  • Morio Kazama
    Heizo Matsudo
  • Mako Ishino
    Kiku Matsudo
  • Jun Kaname
    Tetsuo Tsukamoto
  • A‌S
    Adachi Shin
    Writer
  • Satoru Matsuo
    Writer

About

Hirowareta Otoko

Comedy

Satoru Matsudo instantly became fascinated in the world of acting after watching a theater play in high school. He moves to Omotesando, where his childhood friend lives. However, Satoru struggles through poverty and is having trouble breaking into show business. One day, he coincidentally finds an airplane ticket from under a vending machine. Its owner was none other than the CEO of a talent agency. He becomes the chauffeur for a popular actress, while working a night job at a DVD rental shop. Through numerous encounters, Satoru Matsudo's path to becoming a popular actor begins to take shape. Then, one day, he receives a call from the U.S. after a film he starred in was released there nationwide. Hoping it is an offer from Hollywood, he instead hears about his estranged older brother.

Information

Studio
BSPJP
Released
2022
Rated
TV-MA
Region of Origin
Japan

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