A closer look at “Studiocanal Boards Pan-Asian Survival Thriller ‘kiDnap Game’ Starring Kentaro Sakaguchi an”, exactly as the source publishes it. Studiocanal has acquired international distribution rights to ‘kiDnap Game,’ a new survival thriller series created and directed by Japan’s Yusuke Kato, known for ‘Last Friends.’ The 11-episode show unfolds across seven Asian cities and is produced by Kato for Fuji Television, Hong Kong’s MakerVille, and South Korea’s Simstory. The series stars Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi and Korean star Lee Joon-gi, bringing together major talent from across the region. The deal will be presented to international buyers at Mipcom in Cannes this week, signaling strong global interest in pan-Asian content.
Canal+ has also acquired rights for certain territories, further expanding the show’s reach. The collaboration highlights the growing trend of cross-border productions in Asia, combining resources and audiences from Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.