Draft King (2023)

Other name: ドラフトキング, Dorafuto Kingu

Description:

Draft King plunges into the cutthroat world of professional baseball scouting, following Gohara, a caustic yet brilliant scout for the Yokohama Bay Golds. Tasked with finding the "Draft King," the number one pick for the upcoming draft, Gohara travels nationwide, driven by an unyielding belief in his talent-spotting abilities. His sharp, self-righteous personality frequently creates friction with his colleagues, including rookie scout Kamiki Ryosuke and the empathetic division leader Shimobe Rikuo, as they debate the best strategy to strengthen their team. The pressure escalates dramatically with the arrival of Gohara's cunning archenemy, Busujima Ryuji, a veteran scout for the Osaka White Tigers. Busujima will stop at nothing to secure top prospects, launching secret maneuvers to snatch potential stars. As the rivalry intensifies, Gohara and his team must navigate internal clashes and external threats to unearth a hidden gem and ultimately select the player who will redefine their team's future.

Producer: WOWOW

Director: Yamamoto Toru [山本透]

Country: Japanese

Status:Ongoing

Released: 2023

Genre:Comedy; life; Manga; Miniseries; Sports