Tokyo International News Agency

Action star Jason Statham has announced an unusual collaboration with the popular character "Shigoto Neko" (Genba Neko), generating significant buzz on social media. This collaboration commemorates his new film, 'Working Man,' slated for release on January 2, 2026, and was unveiled to coincide with Labor Thanksgiving Day and Work-Life Balance Day. According to a report by DenFamiNicoGamer, Statham is set to play a construction site supervisor in 'Working Man,' tasked with keeping a watchful eye on the "Shigoto Neko" characters. The released collaboration illustrations, four-panel manga, and scene cuts depict Statham wearing a construction helmet, performing safety checks with the iconic "Yoshi!" (Alright!) exclamation, and instructing the Shigoto Neko. This unexpected combination has delighted and surprised many fans. On social media, numerous comments express astonishment and praise, such as: "Jason Statham, an unexpected collab with ...

Popular illustrator Kumamine has announced an unprecedented collaboration with Hollywood actor Jason Statham, generating significant buzz on social media. This time, Kumamine has created collaboration illustrations for the film "Working Man," starring Jason Statham as a site supervisor. A four-panel manga was also released, depicting Statham, drawn in Kumamine's distinctive style (familiar from the "Shigoto Neko" – Work Cat series), sternly supervising the Work Cats. The unexpectedness and high quality of the collaboration have drawn rave reviews, with comments like "I never thought I'd see Kumamine-sensei's Statham," "He looks even less approachable than the real thing," and "The Work Cats who can't say 'Yoshi!' are adorable." On social media, many surprised reactions have been observed, such as "Everything is becoming Kumamine-fied" and "Kumamine-sensei's surprising collaborations are too num...