Vertical Short Drama 'I, the Useless, Awaken! Fought Over by Beauties - Dominating with Superpowers to Make My Toxic Wife and Boss Kneel' Premieres on DramaSugar on June 14

The new vertical short drama series "I, the Useless, Awaken! Fought Over by Beauties - Dominating with Superpowers to Make My Toxic Wife and Boss Kneel" started streaming on the video distribution platform DramaSugar on June 14, 2026.

This work depicts a revenge story of an underdog who, after being betrayed by his wife and boss, acquires the superpower "Appraisal Eye" to see the true value of all things. He uses this power to rise to the top of the investment world and exact revenge on his betrayers. The drama leverages the fast-paced tempo of vertical short dramas, with each episode running for about 2 minutes. The relationships between the protagonist and three beautiful women from high society form a central highlight of the series.

Synopsis Kazuki Kimura, employed at Yamamoto Capital, was constantly mocked by his colleagues due to his obesity. He was unjustly dismissed and denied a promotion by his department manager, Shin Yamamoto, and subsequently witnessed his beloved wife, Mitsuki, having an affair with Yamamoto. Devastated and contemplating suicide at a river, Kazuki saves Reona Kikuta, a wealthy heiress who was also trying to end her life. At that moment, Kazuki obtains the superpower "Appraisal Eye" and miraculously regains his handsome and fit appearance from years ago. However, to maintain this power, he must absorb the genuine emotions of women as energy. Armed with this divine ability, Kazuki begins to dominate the investment market. While being pursued by three beautiful women—Reona, the company president Aiko, and the heiress An—he executes his relentless revenge against Yamamoto and Mitsuki.

Characters & Cast - Kazuki Kimura (Cast: Kaito Hori, Rentaro Matsuguchi) A section manager at Yamamoto Capital. Originally obese and despised, he regains his handsome appearance and acquires the "Appraisal Eye" superpower. - Reona Kikuta (Cast: Tomoka Kanazawa) An heiress of a wealthy conglomerate. Saved by Kazuki from a suicide attempt, she harbors a pure and deep affection for him. - Aiko Suzuki (Cast: Sena Natsuki) The president of Suzuki Pharmaceutical, known as the "Empress of the Cosmetics Industry." She is captivated by Kazuki's talent and displays strong possessiveness. - An Takahashi (Cast: Marina Ishikawa) The heiress of the Takahashi Group, Japan's top technology conglomerate. She respects Kazuki like an older brother for understanding the essence of her paintings. - Shin Yamamoto (Cast: Nao Niiro) The department manager of Yamamoto Capital. An arrogant boss who dismissed Kazuki and took his wife. - Mitsuki Fujiwara (Cast: Rina Aoba) Kazuki's ex-wife. A materialistic woman who looked down on Kazuki and aligned herself with the powerful Yamamoto.

Production Information - Production & Copyright: iQIYI INTERNATIONAL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - Director: Wang Peizhang - Production Company: EKFLASH

Outline - Title: "I, the Useless, Awaken! Fought Over by Beauties - Dominating with Superpowers to Make My Toxic Wife and Boss Kneel" - Genre: Revenge, Harem - Episodes: 30 episodes (approx. 2 minutes per episode) - Release Date: June 14, 2026 (Sunday), 11:00 AM - Platform: DramaSugar (iOS / Android) - URL: https://www.dramasugar.com/share-short/15oof3ek04k?isShort=1&lang=ja&sh_pltf=4