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Hirowareta Otoko (Eng)Hirowareta Otoko (Eng)

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.more

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Episode 1

Episode 1

The life of young Satoru Matsudo, who dreams of becoming an actor, takes an unpredictable turn.

Episode 2

Episode 2

Satoru falls in love and makes his screen debut.

Episode 3

Episode 3

Satoru becomes a popular actress's chauffeur.

Episode 4

Episode 4

Satoru is caught in the crossfires as he is confronted by Yui's ex-boxer boyfriend.

Episode 5

Episode 5

Satoru returns to his hometown and a chance of a lifetime befalls him.

Episode 6

Episode 6

Satoru and Yui tie the knot. A few years later, Satoru gets a surprise call from the U.S..

Episode 7

Episode 7

Satoru travels to Kalamazoo, Michigan to reunite with Takeshi for the first time in fifteen years.

Episode 8

Episode 8

Satoru learns Takeshi's story at last, but welcoming his brother home is not easy for their parents.

Episode 9

Episode 9

Satoru returns to the U.S. and performs a magical pitch for Takeshi's sake.

Episode 10

Episode 10

Satoru keeps his promise to Takeshi and Takeshi finally returns to Japan.

Hirowareta OtokoAnimation, International • TV Series (2023)

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Hirowareta Otoko (Eng)

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.

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