"Final Draft"
Netflix will premiere "Final Draft," its first Japanese-produced physical survival series, on August 12. The show brings together 25 former athletes — some who had to walk away from their dreams, and others who retired on their own terms — as they compete in grueling physical and psychological challenges for a 30 million yen prize to jump-start a new career.
Combining brute strength, strategy, and mental resilience, "Final Draft" pushes participants to their limits in a high-stakes competition for redemption. The newly released trailer reveals a determined cast from a wide range of athletic backgrounds.
Standout competitors include baseball legend Yoshio Itoi, nicknamed ‘Superhuman’ for his extraordinary athleticism; three-division boxing world champion Hozumi Hasegawa, who retired with a 36-5 record; and soccer icon Yoshito Okubo, the first J-League player to lead the league in scoring for three consecutive seasons.
The lineup also features younger athletes fighting for a second chance, including Yuya Shozui, a high school baseball phenom released after five years in the pros; Koji Tokuda, a comedian and former American football player; Atsushi Arai, a former water polo player and "Offline Love" cast member; and Olympic gold medalist Eri Tosaka, who stepped away from wrestling.
The show highlights the emotional and physical toll of reinvention, juxtaposing athletes who once soared at the peak of their sports with those whose careers ended before they began. Tensions mount as competitors clash in a quest fueled by pride, ambition, and unfinished dreams.
The trailer hints at dramatic moments: athletes pushed to their breaking points, emotional scenes with supportive yet anxious family members, and one shocking twist — a contestant walks away with 3 million yen, choosing to exit early. Who will endure the trials, outlast the rest, and walk away with 30 million yen? Find out as these top athletes put everything on the line for another shot at success.
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