Kota Shimura is a bullied high school student whose life has hit rock bottom. He is constantly tormented by classmates while also struggling under the crushing weight of his mother’s mounting medical bills. His bleak existence takes an unexpected turn when a chaotic fight with a classmate is accidentally livestreamed online. The raw and unpolished footage captures the attention of viewers, going viral almost overnight and bringing in a surprising amount of money from the viewership.

Seeing a way out of his financial despair, Kota seizes this opportunity. He launches his own streaming channel where he deliberately picks fights with and confronts his abusers and other violent opponents. As he continues to broadcast his brutal battles, he begins to hone his fighting skills, learning to strategize and overcome physically stronger adversaries. What starts as a desperate bid for cash transforms into a larger journey as he claws his way out of the pits of despair, becoming an unlikely force of justice for victims who watch his channel.

The main character, Kota Shimura, is portrayed as an underdog who is not naturally powerful but relies on clever tactics and rigorous training. He is joined by Aki Yashio, a junior who holds the key to the story, and Toru Kaneko, an idiosyncratic ally. Together, they navigate the high-pressure world of social media fame while dealing with schoolyard bullies and more dangerous underground fighters. The series is set in contemporary Japan, blending the everyday environment of high school with the digital landscape of streaming platforms.

The narrative arc follows Kota’s transformation from a helpless victim into a strategic fighter and content creator. He faces a series of escalating threats, from defeating the school bully Pakgo to confronting trained martial artists and former pro fighters, all while managing the technical and ethical challenges of running a successful channel. The live-action series is directed by Hideki Takeuchi, written by Yuichi Tokunaga, and is scheduled for a global release on Netflix.