Bunt Man (2024)
- Drama
- Sport
Directed by: Yukitoshi Chiba, Shunpei Maruya
Written by: Mie Tomiyasu, Kôichi Yajima
Yanagisawa Hiroto, a former professional baseball player was once a star home run hitter for the Dragons, but after losing his wife to a sudden illness received a notice that he was let go from the team. The story unfolds as he decides he can't let his "home run life" come to an end and tries out for a team. However, instead of joining a professional baseball team, he's directed to become a "sacrifice bunt man" in an ordinary company, where his role is to create opportunities for others.
- Original title
- Bunt Man
- Storyline
- Yanagisawa Hiroto, a former professional baseball player was once a star home run hitter for the Dragons, but after losing his wife to a sudden illness received a notice that he was let go from the team. The story unfolds as he decides he can't let his "home run life" come to an end and tries out for a team. However, instead of joining a professional baseball team, he's directed to become a "sacrifice bunt man" in an ordinary company, where his role is to create opportunities for others.
- Companies
- Fuji TV On Demand (FOD), K-Factory, Tokai Television Broadcasting, Fuji Network System (FNS), Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV)
- Release dates
- JP October 12, 2024