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Atom's Last Shot(TV show/series, 2022)

Original title: "アトムの童" (Japanese/JA)
Genre: Drama

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 9 episodes

Atom's Last ShotRating: 3.3/5 (with 4 votes)
Atom's Last Shot (Japanese: アトムの童, Hepburn: Atom no Ko) is a 2022 Japanese television series starring Kento Yamazaki, Yukino Kishii, and Kouhei Matsushita. The original screenplay was written by Marie Kamimori. It is a drama about the video game industry. In Japan, the show is called Children of Atom and aired on Sundays on TBS from October to December in 2022. Afterward, it was made available for streaming on Disney+ in certain countries, and Hulu in the United States. ()
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About Atom's Last Shot

Nayuta is a young genius video game developer who works independently. His anonymity had gained him the moniker “the Banksy of video games,” until a certain incident caused him to shy away from games and live quietly. Meanwhile, the long-standing toy company Atom decides to delve into the video game industry in order to overcome their financial crisis. With no funds or experience, the people at Atom make a desperate attempt to contact Nayuta, the Banksy of video games, but will they succeed? Can they write a new chapter in the cut-throat world of video games

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Trailer for Atom's Last Shot + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

[新日曜劇場] 『アトムの童(こ)』 山﨑賢人主演!若き天才ゲーム開発者が巨大資本に挑む!10月16日スタート【TBS】(Trailer, 0:34)

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Atom's Last Shot Seasons and Episodes

10/16/2022Season 1 - 9 episodes
#1 | 10/16/2022Stage 1: Don't Look Down on Me! Entering the Game Industry!
Nayuta Azumi, the mysterious genius game developer "John Doe," now lives a quiet life away from game development. Meanwhile, the long-established toy manufacturer Atom Toys is facing a crisis and may go out of business. Atom desperately seeks John Doe so that they can enter the game production industry and turn the company around.
#2 | 10/23/2022Stage 2: The Enemy Is a Former Best Friend
The new Atom Toys is finally on the move. Nayuta looks for a new partner, and Umi takes him to a game event where he bumps into Hayato Sugou.
#3 | 10/30/2022Stage 3: The Bank's Messenger
Ten months have passed since Nayuta and Hayato began creating games at Atom Toys. The characters designed by Shigeo and his team are full of life as they move on the computer screen. However, Kenyu Oyamada from Yayoi Bank suddenly demands immediate repayment of their loan. With the deadline in one month, all of the employees begin raising money. Then, publisher Aki Sagara suggests participating in a large-scale presentation competition that connects investors with game creators.
#4 | 11/06/2022Stage 4: Time Out
Atom’s game was on the verge of being completed, but their data has been wiped clean. Nayuta and Hayato attempt to restore the game posthaste, but they argue over how to proceed. Umi is frustrated with her inability to bring it all under control. Meanwhile, Okitsu is planning his next move.
#5 | 11/13/2022Stage 5: Acquisition Complete
Nayuta and his friends are at a loss when their completed game is rejected by distribution sites. They receive a proposal from Okitsu at SAGAS, but Nayuta and his friends refuse to rely on his help.
#6 | 11/20/2022Stage 6: Restart
A year has passed since SAGAS acquired Atom Toys. What is going on in Nayuta and the other former employees’ minds? Their thoughts now inspire them to take action!
#7 | 11/27/2022Stage 7: SOS From an Archenemy
Several years ago has passed since Atom Toys changed its name to Atom’s Last Shot and made a fresh start. The number of employees has increased, and the company has regained its former energy. Nayuta and Hayato meet people at a gathering for game creators and begin to look toward the next stage of their careers. Umi has mixed feelings about this. Meanwhile, Okitsu senses an impending crisis when a large conglomerate, the Miyazawa Family Office, begins to acquire a large amount of SAGAS stock.
#8 | 12/04/2022Stage 8: Part One of the Final Chapter, The Plan to Take Back Atom
Nayuta decides to develop a game with his long-time enemy, Okitsu, to get back Atom’s technology. He falls into a slump, and Okitsu goes to meet a man who may be his last hope.
#9 | 12/11/2022Final Stage: Part Two of the Final Chapter, The Plan to Take Back Atom
Okitsu is taken by the police, and the SAGAS shareholders meeting turns into chaos. Now that Okitsu is no longer present, Miyazawa Family Office wins over powerful letters of attorney that leave the team with no chance of winning. Finding themselves in a bind, Nayuta takes the stage. Nayuta has fought alongside his colleagues to overcome many struggles in various situations. A great battle for the future of the game industry finally reaches the final stage. Which side will come out on top?

Additional Information

Production country: Japan
Original language: Japanese (JA)
Spoken languages: Japanese (JA)
Translated into 24 languages: Arabic (AR), Czech (CS), Danish (DA), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Dutch (NL), Norwegian (NO), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Slovak (SK), Swedish (SV), Thai (TH), Turkish (TR), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 10/16/2022
Last episode released on: 12/11/2022
Cast: Kento Yamazaki, Kōhei Matsushita, Yukino Kishii, Joe Odagiri, Morio Kazama, Denden, Muga Tsukaji, Shinji Rokkaku, Tōru Baba, Sarutoki Minagawa, Ai Iinuma, Hyunri, Naho Toda, Shuntarō Yanagi
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"原子之子"
"游戏之子"
"遊戲之子"
"Atom no Ko"
"아톰의 도전"
"Children of Atom"

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:57316, Added: 01/31/2023, Last updated: 03/29/2024