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Man of Destiny

20121 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDrama

A newspaper reporter (Masahiro Motoki) uncovers a secret "Okinawa pact" between the Japanese and U.S. government. A woman who is the deputy director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs becomes a key figure in the story.

DirectorsNobuhiro Doi·Ken Yoshida
WriterHiroshi Hashimoto

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Man of Destiny isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jan 15, 2012
E2
Episode 2
Jan 22, 2012
E3
Episode 3
Jan 29, 2012
E4
Episode 4
Feb 5, 2012
E5
Episode 5
Feb 12, 2012
E6
Episode 6
Feb 19, 2012
E7
Episode 7
Feb 26, 2012
E8
Episode 8
Mar 4, 2012
E9
Episode 9
Mar 11, 2012
E10
Episode 10
Mar 18, 2012

Cast · Directed by Nobuhiro Doi

MMMasahiro Motoki
Masahiro Motoki
Ryota Yuminari
TMTakako Matsu
Takako Matsu
Yuriko Yuminari
YMYoko Maki
Yoko Maki
Akiko Miki
NONao Omori
Nao Omori
Kazuo Yamabe
YMYutaka Matsushige
Yutaka Matsushige
Shuichi Tsukasa
HHHiroki Hasegawa
Hiroki Hasegawa
KKKinya Kitaoji
Kinya Kitaoji
Keisaku Sahashi
YKYukiya Kitamura
Yukiya Kitamura
Ryo Kiyohara
DDenden
Denden
Shiro Ebisu
TSTetta Sugimoto
Tetta Sugimoto
Shigeru Araki
ZKZen Kajihara
Zen Kajihara
Kouwa Hagino
KYKotaro Yoshida
Kotaro Yoshida
Soichi Kuru

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Man of Destiny — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Man of Destiny?

Man of Destiny isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Man of Destiny on Netflix?

No, Man of Destiny is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Man of Destiny on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Man of Destiny isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Man of Destiny for free?

Man of Destiny isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Man of Destiny?

Man of Destiny has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of Man of Destiny out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of Man of Destiny are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Man of Destiny?

No — Man of Destiny ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.