Director Kyohei Fujimura
Starring Hiroshi Tanahashi, Yoshino Kimura and Kokoro Terada
Rated Unclassified all ages
Score 6/6

Pro wrestling champion Hiroshi Tanahashi makes his acting debut as the gentle giant dad to nine-year-old Shota, whose understanding of goodies versus baddies is challenged in the wrestling arena when he discovers his father is actually the despicable heel wrestler Cockroach (Gokiburi) Mask.
Confronted by the idea of having a father that cowardly grapples people and blinds them with bug spray, Shota misleads his classmates into believing his father is the popular blonde babyface Dragon George instead. Shota’s lie creates a rift between his classmates and family, while his dad hopes to be taken seriously by the wrestling community once more. But Cockroach Mask is not without his zealous fans, such as journalist Michiko, who are excitedly looking forward to the special round between the underdog and hero.

Yes I have been procrastinating and that is why it has taken me so long to get these reviews up. before we get to far into things apparently My Dad is a Heel Wrestler was Inspired by the children’s book Papa no shigoto wa warumono desu.
This is another movie where I really wasn’t sure why I decided to go and watch it, but I was glad that I did because it was very interesting seeing something like professional wrestling from the perspective of a nine-year-old, especially considering how challenging it can be seeing your parent in a different light.
I wasn’t that familiar with anybody involved with My Dad is a Heel Wrestler. There are some great performances by the child actors who were cast in this. I particularly enjoyed Kokoro Terada’s performance as Shota particularly the scene where he sneaks into his father’s work.