ABEMA Original Drama 'MISS KING / Miss King' Wins Grand Prix, the Highest Award, at Germany's International Film Festival 'World Media Festival 2026' – A Historic First for an Entertainment Work
ABEMA's original drama 'MISS KING / Miss King' won the Grand Prix, the highest award, at the 'World Media Festival 2026' in Germany. This marks a historic first for an entertainment work, and the drama, starring Non, has also achieved international acclaim, ranking in the TOP 10 on Netflix in 8 countries and regions.
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New Future TV "ABEMA" announces that its ABEMA original drama "MISS KING / Miss King," which began streaming on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 8 PM, has won the Entertainment Grand Award (Best in Entertainment (Fiction) category) and the intermedia-globe Grand Prix (the highest award in this festival) at the 'World Media Festival 2026,' an international film festival in Germany. This is a historic first for an entertainment (fiction) work to receive the highest award in the 27-year history of this festival.
Additionally, the ABEMA original drama "Scandal Eve," which began streaming on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 10 PM, won a Gold Award, and the ABEMA original drama "Metropolitan Police Department Narcotics Control Division MOGURA," which began streaming on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 11 PM, won a Silver Award. The "World Media Festival" is an internationally prestigious competition of the largest scale in Europe, founded in 2000 by the German film distributor Intermedia. It competes for the artistic quality of works across various genres, including TV programs, advertisements, and web content. In its 27th year, this year's festival received entries from 34 countries worldwide.
"MISS KING / Miss King," which received the Entertainment Grand Award (Best in Entertainment (Fiction) category) and the intermedia-globe Grand Prix (the highest award in this festival), is an ABEMA original drama centered on "Shogi," starring actress and artist Non. It meticulously depicts the powerful journey of the protagonist, Asuka Kunimi, who had her life taken by her genius Shogi player father, as she reclaims her own life with the talent awakened by her deep hatred and her unwavering will. Since its initial broadcast, "MISS KING / Miss King" has held the #1 spot in ABEMA's drama rankings. Non's passionate performance, opening new ground in her career as a "dark hero" for the first time, has garnered keen attention from overseas fans. It also entered the Today's Series TOP 10 on Netflix, which streams worldwide, in 8 countries and regions (Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan / October 1).
Upon receiving the award, Non, the star of "MISS KING / Miss King," commented, "I am truly overjoyed to receive the intermedia-globe Grand Prix, the highest award at the World Media Festival. For me, the role of Asuka Kunimi was an unprecedentedly miserable, cheeky, and challenging role. I remember the days when I started by learning the rules of Shogi and repeatedly practiced moving the pieces. The time spent facing this story with Director Yamagishi, Director Tsubakimoto, all the staff, and the wonderful cast was incredibly rich, and the filming felt like weaving a taut thread. I felt a sense of the intensity held by Shogi players overlapping with our concentration on the work. It was very enjoyable to immerse myself fully in the role. I am once again realizing the power of Shogi and entertainment. I hope this work will continue to be a source of hope for someone around the world." Furthermore, Shota Yamagishi, the acclaimed film director who directed and wrote this work, known for his work across various expressive fields including commercials, films, and dramas, commented, "I am most moved that the energy of turning despair into hope, possessed by the heroine Asuka Kunimi, has reached so many people across borders. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the cast and staff, publicity team, and everyone involved in the production who walked this journey with us, and especially to Non-san and all the cast members who breathed life into Asuka. I want to share this joy with everyone. Thank you very much." (Excerpt, full text at the end of the article)
ABEMA's highly acclaimed original drama series, which have received high praise across borders, are currently available for catch-up viewing on ABEMA. Please take this opportunity to enjoy them.
■ Non's Full Comment
I am truly overjoyed to receive the intermedia-globe Grand Prix, the highest award at the World Media Festival.
For me, the role of Asuka Kunimi was an unprecedentedly miserable, cheeky, and challenging role.
I remember the days when I started by learning the rules of Shogi and repeatedly practiced moving the pieces.
Additionally, the ABEMA original drama "Scandal Eve," which began streaming on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 10 PM, won a Gold Award, and the ABEMA original drama "Metropolitan Police Department Narcotics Control Division MOGURA," which began streaming on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 11 PM, won a Silver Award. The "World Media Festival" is an internationally prestigious competition of the largest scale in Europe, founded in 2000 by the German film distributor Intermedia. It competes for the artistic quality of works across various genres, including TV programs, advertisements, and web content. In its 27th year, this year's festival received entries from 34 countries worldwide.
"MISS KING / Miss King," which received the Entertainment Grand Award (Best in Entertainment (Fiction) category) and the intermedia-globe Grand Prix (the highest award in this festival), is an ABEMA original drama centered on "Shogi," starring actress and artist Non. It meticulously depicts the powerful journey of the protagonist, Asuka Kunimi, who had her life taken by her genius Shogi player father, as she reclaims her own life with the talent awakened by her deep hatred and her unwavering will. Since its initial broadcast, "MISS KING / Miss King" has held the #1 spot in ABEMA's drama rankings. Non's passionate performance, opening new ground in her career as a "dark hero" for the first time, has garnered keen attention from overseas fans. It also entered the Today's Series TOP 10 on Netflix, which streams worldwide, in 8 countries and regions (Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan / October 1).
Upon receiving the award, Non, the star of "MISS KING / Miss King," commented, "I am truly overjoyed to receive the intermedia-globe Grand Prix, the highest award at the World Media Festival. For me, the role of Asuka Kunimi was an unprecedentedly miserable, cheeky, and challenging role. I remember the days when I started by learning the rules of Shogi and repeatedly practiced moving the pieces. The time spent facing this story with Director Yamagishi, Director Tsubakimoto, all the staff, and the wonderful cast was incredibly rich, and the filming felt like weaving a taut thread. I felt a sense of the intensity held by Shogi players overlapping with our concentration on the work. It was very enjoyable to immerse myself fully in the role. I am once again realizing the power of Shogi and entertainment. I hope this work will continue to be a source of hope for someone around the world." Furthermore, Shota Yamagishi, the acclaimed film director who directed and wrote this work, known for his work across various expressive fields including commercials, films, and dramas, commented, "I am most moved that the energy of turning despair into hope, possessed by the heroine Asuka Kunimi, has reached so many people across borders. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the cast and staff, publicity team, and everyone involved in the production who walked this journey with us, and especially to Non-san and all the cast members who breathed life into Asuka. I want to share this joy with everyone. Thank you very much." (Excerpt, full text at the end of the article)
ABEMA's highly acclaimed original drama series, which have received high praise across borders, are currently available for catch-up viewing on ABEMA. Please take this opportunity to enjoy them.
■ Non's Full Comment
I am truly overjoyed to receive the intermedia-globe Grand Prix, the highest award at the World Media Festival.
For me, the role of Asuka Kunimi was an unprecedentedly miserable, cheeky, and challenging role.
I remember the days when I started by learning the rules of Shogi and repeatedly practiced moving the pieces.