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Atom's Last Shot

Atom's Last Shot

U/A 13+2022•6.4/10
Drama

Ratings

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6.4/10(10)

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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Production

TBS

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 16, 2022

Last Aired

December 11, 2022

Networks

TBS

Created By

Okamoto Shingo, Daisuke Yamamuro

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Stage 1: Don't Look Down on Me! Entering the Game Industry!
E1
Stage 1: Don't Look Down on Me! Entering the Game Industry!
Air date: 2022-10-16
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.
Stage 2: The Enemy Is a Former Best Friend
E2
Stage 2: The Enemy Is a Former Best Friend
Air date: 2022-10-23
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.
Stage 3: The Bank's Messenger
E3
Stage 3: The Bank's Messenger
Air date: 2022-10-30
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.
Stage 4: Time Out
E4
Stage 4: Time Out
Air date: 2022-11-06
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.
Stage 5: Acquisition Complete
E5
Stage 5: Acquisition Complete
Air date: 2022-11-13
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.
Stage 6: Restart
E6
Stage 6: Restart
Air date: 2022-11-20
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!
Stage 7: SOS From an Archenemy
E7
Stage 7: SOS From an Archenemy
Air date: 2022-11-27
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.
Stage 8: Part One of the Final Chapter, The Plan to Take Back Atom
E8
Stage 8: Part One of the Final Chapter, The Plan to Take Back Atom
Air date: 2022-12-04
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.
Final Stage: Part Two of the Final Chapter, The Plan to Take Back Atom
E9
Final Stage: Part Two of the Final Chapter, The Plan to Take Back Atom
Air date: 2022-12-11
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?

Cast

Kento Yamazaki

Kento Yamazaki

Nayuta Azumi

Kouhei Matsushita

Kouhei Matsushita

Hayato Sugo

Yukino Kishii

Yukino Kishii

Umi Tominaga

Joe Odagiri

Joe Odagiri

Akihiko Okitsu

Dai Okabe

Dai Okabe

Satoshi Morita

Shuntaro Yanagi

Shuntaro Yanagi

Koya Ogata

Muga Tsukaji

Muga Tsukaji

Eiji Kagami

Denden

Denden

Kengo Yaegashi

Morio Kazama

Morio Kazama

Shigeo Tominaga

Hyunri

Hyunri

Aki Sagara

Toru Baba

Toru Baba

Masaru Ide

Shinji Rokkaku

Shinji Rokkaku

Makoto Yoshizaki

Naho Toda

Naho Toda

Kanae Ogata

Sarutoki Minagawa

Sarutoki Minagawa

Kenyu Oyamada

Iinuma Ai

Iinuma Ai

Yui Sugino

Yasufumi Hayashi

Yasufumi Hayashi

Yoshihisa Ukai

Naomi Nishida

Naomi Nishida

Yuriko Dojima

Misaki Nakano

Misaki Nakano

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