The Korean comedy film 'BOSS' is set for Japanese release on October 23, 2026, with a discount program and trailer released. The TV anime 'The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior' is airing its second season from April 2026, with a second online lottery run underway.
The entity 'BOSS' in Yomimono coverage refers to two distinct works: a Korean comedy film and a TV anime series. The Korean film 'BOSS' is scheduled for Japanese release on October 23, 2026, starting at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo and other locations nationwide. The film attracted 2.44 million viewers in South Korea and ranked fifth in box office revenue for 2025 releases there. A trailer and scene photos were released on June 27, 2026, alongside a discount program for Ponta Pass members, who can watch the film for 1,100 yen on any day, with a lower price for students. The film is directed by Ra Hee-chan, with KDDI providing the film and Nikkatsu and KDDI distributing in Japan.
The TV anime 'The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior' is airing its second season from April 2026. An online lottery tied to the second season launched on June 27, 2026, via the KujiPLA platform, featuring a star-themed lineup of prizes including acrylic stands, trays, towels, clear cards, and badges, all using newly drawn illustrations. This is the second online lottery run for the season, indicating sustained demand for merchandise.
Other stories mentioning 'BOSS' in their headlines or summaries cover unrelated works: the animated film 'Prehistoria' directed by Vivienne Medrano, creator of 'Hazbin Hotel' and 'Helluva Boss', and the video game 'CRIME BOSS: ROCKAY CITY', which received a major update and a Steam sale. These are separate entities not connected to the Korean film or the anime series.
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Bit Bot and Mecanimal Games announced Final Boss, a genre-crossing action game based on Tyler Kirkham's comic series. The title combines 2D dot-pixel belt-scroll stages with 3D fighting game mechanics during boss battles, animated comic storytelling, and a Celldweller score. Local co-op supports up to four players. A PC release via Steam is planned for Q4 2028.
The romance webtoon and web novel series Boss's Blatant Taste is being adapted into a live-action series. Actors Sung Hoon and Se-young Oh are in talks to play the leads: Do-hyuk Kwon, a data-driven AI expert, and Eun-chae Lee, an indie band vocalist. Production is underway with a target premiere later this year, though broadcast details are not yet set. English versions of the original works are currently unavailable.
Infolens Co. will hold an official Helluva Boss pop-up store at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo from July 18 to July 26 and at Namba Marui in Osaka from August 15 to August 23. The store will sell new items including Blind Plush Series 2, a Fizzarolli mini figure, and Youtooz figures of Blitz and Stolas. A lottery for goods is available with purchases over 5,500 yen.
Sales have begun for an online lottery tied to the TV anime The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2, which airs from April 2026. The lottery, offered via the KujiPLA platform, features a star-themed lineup of prizes including acrylic stands, trays, towels, clear cards, and badges, all using newly drawn illustrations.
The Korean comedy film 'BOSS,' which drew 2.44 million viewers in South Korea, has been added to the au Oshi Toku Movie benefit for Ponta Pass members. Members can watch the film for 1,100 yen on any day, with a lower price for students. A trailer and scene photos were also released.
Vivienne Medrano, creator of 'Hazbin Hotel' and 'Helluva Boss', will direct and write the new theatrical animated film 'Prehistoria' for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. The project was announced at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival as part of WBPA's strategy to work with online creators. The film is described as a fossil fantasy musical, set in a new world separate from Medrano's previous works.
Publisher 505 Games and developer INGAME STUDIOS released the largest update to date for 'CRIME BOSS: ROCKAY CITY' on June 19. Update #21 adds a new Story Mode with two missions, including an alien-themed level. A 90% off Steam sale brings the game to 230 yen until June 26.
The Korean comedy film 'BOSS' will open in Japanese theaters on October 23, starting at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo and other locations nationwide. The film attracted 2.44 million viewers in South Korea and ranked fifth in box office revenue for 2025 releases there. The story follows a gang succession battle where candidates try to yield the boss position to one another. The leading candidate Su-tae (Jo Woo-jin) has no interest in the role because he wants to conquer the country with his cooking skills. Rival candidate Gang-pyo (Jung Kyung-ho) pursues a career as a tango dancer after a revelation. The only motivated candidate Pa-no (Park Ji-hwan) has no support from anyone. An undercover cop with an obvious identity, played by Lee Kyu-hyung, complicates the situation. Lee Sung-min plays the old-fashioned former boss who dies unexpectedly. The film is directed by Ra Hee-chan, who previously directed 'Righteous Life' and 'Mr. Idol'. KDDI provides the film, with Nikkatsu and KDDI distributing in Japan.