Live-Action Series of 'Warau Salesman' to Debut on Amazon Prime Video

A new adaptation of the classic manga 'Warau Salesman' is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video this summer. The announcement was made jointly by TV Tokyo and Amazon Prime Video, confirming a 12-episode live-action series inspired by Fujiko Fujio A's manga.

Key Details

• Release Date: July 18, 2025
• Platform: Amazon Prime Video
• Number of Episodes: 12, debuting over three weeks
• Protagonist's Actor: To be revealed on June 25 at 7:00 p.m. JST

What's the Series About?

The series will feature original stories set in the current Reiwa era, staying true to the manga's themes. The show will explore the dark and often humorous encounters of Fukuzō Moguro, a salesman who grants people's wishes—usually with a heavy cost.

Staff and Creators

Directors:

• Masaaki Itō
• Yōhei Osabe
• Daisuke Yamamoto
• Shōta Sasaki

Scriptwriters:

• Kankurō Kudō
• Magy
• Tōru Hosokawa
• Udai Iwasaki

Nostalgic Origins of the Manga

• Created by: Fujiko Fujio A (Motoo Abiko)
• First Published: 1968 in Shogakukan's Big Comic magazine
• Original Title: Kuroi Salesman (The Black Salesman)
• Anime Adaptations: First aired from 1989 to 1992, with a live-action series in 1999, and a new anime 'Warau Salesman NEW' in 2017

About the Manga and Its Creator

Fujiko Fujio A, one half of the famous duo behind Doraemon, debuted the manga in 1968. The series follows Fukuzō Moguro, a mysterious seller who appears to help struggling individuals—often at a steep price.

Motoo Abiko and Hiroshi Fujimoto originally created 'Fujiko Fujio', but after their split, Abiko adopted the pseudonym Fujiko Fujio A. Fujimoto passed away in 1996.

Fans and Observations

• Excitement is mounting as the casting for Fukuzō Moguro will be announced soon.
• A teaser video has been released, teasing what’s to come.

Official Sources

• TV Tokyo
• Cinema Today

Stay tuned for more updates on this intriguing live-action adaptation of a beloved manga classic.