【June 21st is Father's Day】Action Channel Announces Special Program "Strongest Dad Feature"!

Action Channel, Japan's only channel specializing in overseas action dramas (AXN Entertainment Inc., Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Ryoji Nojima), has decided to present a special "Strongest Dad Feature" programming block in June, coinciding with Father's Day on June 21st. As highlights of this feature, we will exclusively bring the Japanese premiere, sooner than anywhere else, of "No Limit" (Season 2), which humorously depicts the exploits of Antoine, who is brilliant at his job but terrible at negotiating at home, and "Vigilante" (Season 2), where Manchester United legend Eric Cantona passionately portrays a father who searches for missing persons without relying on the police.

No Limit Premiering on TF1 in France in 2023, the series garnered over 4.1 million viewers for its first episode and an average of 3.9 million viewers per season. It received the "Best Series Award" at the French Télé Loisirs Awards in 2024, determined by online voting. This hybrid crime drama humorously depicts "modern family structures" in each episode, alongside tense negotiation scenes, complex family compositions, and parenting challenges. The protagonist, Antoine, is a former negotiator who had a long career in the French National Police's BRI (Research and Intervention Brigade). He is a single father raising three daughters from different mothers. Triggered by a certain case, he is invited by Hélène, the captain of the RAID special intervention unit, to return to his role as a negotiator. "No Limit" (Season 2) © CAMERA SUBJECTIVE / B2FILMS / TF1 – MMXXV

Vigilante This hit crime-action drama, which was a major success on France's M6 channel, is based on the true story of a father who found his kidnapped daughter in Seine-Saint-Denis, France, in 2019, without relying on the police. The casting of former French national football player Eric Cantona, who also played for Manchester United, as the lead role was a topic of much discussion. Protagonist Kosta becomes an instant hero after rescuing his kidnapped daughter without police involvement. While continuing to track the perpetrators who are still at large, he forms the "Vigilante Anonymous" group with his associates and takes on cases to search for missing persons. "Vigilante" (Season 2) ©Olotropp

Enjoy the "Strongest Dad Feature" on Action Channel, showcasing the distinct charms of these two characters with different personalities and professions.

(*1) Based on our own research (as of June 1, 2026). For broadcasting services within Japan. (*2) Action Channel will be the first in Japan to broadcast this content, ahead of other Japanese broadcasters, video streaming services, and DVD/Blu-ray releases.

Father's Day! Strongest Dad Feature No Limit (Season 2, 6 episodes) [Exclusive Japanese Premiere] Subtitled: Saturday, June 20th, starting at 6:00 PM, all 6 episodes back-to-back. Brilliant at work, terrible at negotiating at home?! Negotiator Antoine tackles difficult cases and family problems in the latest season of this hit French crime drama! ★Season 1 Recap Broadcast! Subtitled: Saturday, June 13th, starting at 12:00 AM midnight, all 6 episodes back-to-back. Episode 1 Synopsis Audrey, a taxi driver, is frustrated by her unsuccessful fertility treatments. Despite repeatedly calling the clinic, she is not taken seriously. After receiving another negative result, she finally takes a gun to the clinic and holds the director and an assistant hostage. Upon hearing the news, Antoine and Hélène rush to the scene. Around the same time, Juliette is at a loss as her restaurant staff have quit. At this critical moment, a popular influencer visits the restaurant. © CAMERA SUBJECTIVE / B2FILMS / TF1 – MMXXV View Details

Vigilante (Season 2, 4 episodes) [Exclusive Japanese Premiere] Subtitled: Saturday, June 27th, starting at 6:30 PM, all 4 episodes back-to-back. Starring former French national football player Eric Cantona! The second season of this talked-about series, based on a real kidnapping case in France. "Vigilante Anonymous" searches for missing persons in place of the police! ★Season 1 Recap Broadcast! Subtitled: Saturday, June 27th, starting at 2:00 PM, all 4 episodes back-to-back. Episode 1 Synopsis The activities of "Vigilante Anonymous" are reported in the local press, and they establish a new office. Nas and Charly receive a request to search for a young traveler named Romeo. The disappearance seems to be related to a conflict between young people riding rodeo bikes and landowners, but there appears to be more to it. A new conflict structure surrounding Romeo's living environment emerges. Meanwhile, Kosta meets with Judge Cole, bringing Aria along, but becomes increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress in solving the kidnapping case. ©Olotropp View Details

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