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“Manga Wanga is a cinematic micro-drama universe where martial arts, forbidden love, betrayal, music, mystery and the One Survives Tournament collide.”

01 — The Trailers

Watch Manga Wanga: Micro-Drama Trailers, One Survives Fights and Tokyo Black Cats Music

Official Trailers ● Watch Now
02 — The Manifesto

Showing that most video today is actually watched on the phone

Vertical television is gonna be coming to a phone near you soon

We have created a whole new category for international micro-dramas!

We will be the next big global franchise for vertical consumption

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04 — The Roster

Eight Styles. Eight Nations.

05 — The World

Community, Drops & Merch

Manga Wanga community live on TikTok

Community

Live from the dojo. Creators, fighters and fans building the Manga Wanga world together — TikTok Live, Instagram, YouTube and the global dojo network.

One Survives promotion with QR code

Promotions

Character drops, episode launches and tournament reveals. Every fighter gets their moment before they step onto the mat.

Manga Wanga licensing and merchandise

Merchandise

Dojo-Heads collectibles, limited-run figures and the Manga Wanga drinks line. Collect all four heads.

06 — The Creator

The Creator Behind the Manga Wanga Universe

Billy Reilly · The Road to Manga Wanga
Billy Reilly, creator of Manga Wanga: before Manga Wanga there was G.I. Joe (page 1 of 10)
Billy Reilly on the road to Manga Wanga: ice hockey with the Oshawa Generals, where he became assistant captain (page 2 of 10)
Billy Reilly on the road to Manga Wanga: when the hockey dream ended, a new chapter began (page 3 of 10)
Billy Reilly on the road to Manga Wanga: a chance meeting with the head sensei of the University of Toronto Shotokan karate club (page 4 of 10)
Billy Reilly on the road to Manga Wanga: competing in karate tournaments under Sensei Tominaka (page 5 of 10)
Billy Reilly on the road to Manga Wanga: a business career built on trends, characters and brands (page 6 of 10)
Billy Reilly on the road to Manga Wanga: licensing work with The Simpsons, Major League Baseball, NCAA colleges and other major brands (page 7 of 10)
Billy Reilly on the road to Manga Wanga: moving to the UK and running promotions across Europe and Asia (page 8 of 10)
Billy Reilly on the road to Manga Wanga: going back to his creative roots, characters and storytelling (page 9 of 10)
Billy Reilly on Manga Wanga: it is not just a micro-drama, it is his journey (page 10 of 10)
The Origin

The Inspiration Behind Manga Wanga

A tribute to Sensei Suenori Tominaka ● 4th Dan JKA
Sensei Suenori Tominaka in the dojo, the inspiration behind Manga Wanga
Sensei Suenori Tominaka
Sensei Suenori Tominaka, the inspiration behind Manga Wanga

Manga Wanga was born from a real journey of discipline, resilience, martial arts, and imagination. Creator Billy Reilly grew up playing ice hockey in Canada, where toughness, teamwork, sacrifice and fighting spirit became part of his identity.

Career-ending injuries may have ended his time on the ice, but they ignited a new path that led him to Japan’s legendary Shotokan Karate, where he trained under Sensei Suenori Tominaka (4th Dan JKA). Through years of dedication, tournament competition, and earning his Black Belt, Billy discovered that true strength is built through perseverance, honour, respect and continuous learning.

Those life lessons became the foundation of Manga Wanga — a cinematic AI-powered Micro-Drama universe combining Japanese martial arts, international fighting styles, action, rivalry, betrayal, forbidden love, music, mystery and unforgettable characters. Inspired by real experiences and driven by the philosophy that every fight tells a story, Manga Wanga brings together Shotokan Karate, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, global dojo culture, the One Survives Tournament, and the Tokyo Black Cats into one expanding entertainment franchise.

This isn’t simply another anime-inspired action series — it is a world built on authentic martial arts values, legendary mentors, epic tournaments and stories of courage that resonate with competitors, fighters, collectors, gamers, anime fans and anyone who believes that greatness is earned through discipline and heart.

Ice Hockey · CanadaBilly Reilly, pre-Japan — image to be supplied
Where the fighting spirit started
Where the fighting spirit started: the origin of Manga Wanga
07 — Connect

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08 — Broadcast

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