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Jônetsu Tairiku : Iyo Sky (2026)
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Jônetsu Tairiku : Iyo Sky (2026)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
May 17, 2026
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
May 17, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
028 minute(s)
Production Budget
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Studio
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Official Site
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Director
Kazuo Ikeda
Starring
  • Masami Odate
  • Hitoshi Kubota
  • Kaori Housako
  • Takaaki Watanabe
  • Victoria González
  • Paul Levesque

In this intimate documentary, director Kazuo Ikeda turns his lens to the world of professional wrestling, focusing on the remarkable journey of Takaaki Watanabe, a Japanese athlete who dares to dream of competing on the grandest stage. The film follows Watanabe as he leaves his home country to pursue a career with the global juggernaut WWE, facing the immense challenges of adapting to a foreign culture and an unforgiving industry. Along the way, the documentary introduces key figures in his life, including his supportive manager Masami Odate and fellow wrestler Hitoshi Kubota, who provide insight into the grueling path to success. The narrative also features glimpses of established stars like Paul Levesque (Triple H) and Victoria González, highlighting the towering figures Watanabe must impress. With a runtime that captures the raw emotion of his struggle, the film explores themes of perseverance, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of a seemingly impossible ambition. Through candid interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Jônetsu Tairiku : Iyo Sky offers a compelling, no-holds-barred look at the human spirit behind the spectacle.