Category: JAPANESE SHOW

November 23, 2024

JAPANESE DRAMA/JAPANESE SHOW

Japanese Original Shows to Look Forward in 2025 on Disney+

The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific has announced an impressive slate of upcoming Disney+ APAC Originals, featuring top-tier talent and storytellers from the region. These updates revealed during the second day of the APAC Content Showcase, captivated audiences with exclusive announcements, first looks, and appearances by some of Japan’s most...

June 13, 2024

JAPANESE SHOW/NEWS PRESS RELEASE

Japanese Romance Reality Series “The Boyfriend” To Launch On Netflix In July

Breaking new ground in the reality dating genre, The Boyfriend, Japan’s pioneering same-sex romance reality series, celebrates love in all its diversity. Starting July 9, viewers can tune in every Tuesday for a total of 10 episodes delivered in four weekly installments. Set against the backdrop of the “Green Room”...

July 27, 2023

FEATURES/JAPANESE DRAMA/JAPANESE SHOW

J-DRAMA REVIEW: “Burn The House Down” Blazes Balanced Narrative of Plot Twists and Family Drama

A woman sets on a compelling payback journey in the riveting Japanese series, Burn The House Down! If quick thrilling series is right up your alley, then book this series in your next Netflix binge. Main Leads: Mei Nagano | Asuka Kudo | Kyoka Suzuki Romance/Addictive Meter: Overall Rating: Rewatch...

July 25, 2023

Disney Plus Series/JAPANESE SHOW/NEWS PRESS RELEASE

“A Town Without Seasons” To Premiere Exclusively on Disney+

Adapted from the legendary Shugoro Yamamoto novel of the same name, this upcoming 10-part story by famed director Kankuro Kudo launches all episodes on August 9! Whimsical series, A Town Without Seasons tells the story of a young man crushed by the effects of a local disaster and begins to...

July 22, 2023

JAPANESE ANIME/JAPANESE SHOW/Netflix Series/NEWS PRESS RELEASE

Netflix Unveils Official “ONE PIECE” Trailer In Celebration of Shueisha’s “ONE PIECE DAY”

Eiichiro Oda pens a 4th letter regarding the series adaptation of the global phenomenon! ONE PIECE Series from Shueisha and Tomorrow Studios Sets Sail August 31 on Netflix! Today, to celebrate ONE PIECE Day, Netflix released the official trailer for the highly-anticipated live-action series ONE PIECE, accompanied by new images...

July 21, 2023

Disney Plus Series/JAPANESE ANIME/JAPANESE SHOW/NEWS PRESS RELEASE

DISNEY+ Reveals Cast For Long-Awaited Japanese Anime Series “Phoenix: Eden17”

Set for release on September 13 exclusively on Disney+, this new series stars famed voice actors Rie Miyazawa, Yosuke Kubozuka, Honoka Yoshida and Issey Ogata. After seven years of production, the eagerly anticipated adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s legendary story “Phoenix: Nostalgia” has been brought to life for global audiences in...

May 5, 2023

FEATURES/JAPANESE ANIME/JAPANESE SHOW/NEWS PRESS RELEASE

“ONE PIECE” Live-Action Adaptation Coming Soon To Netflix

ONE PIECE creator, Eiichiro Oda, updates fans on the exciting news through a personal letter. ONE PIECE fandom is celebrating the birthday of Monkey D. Luffy along with series creator Eiichiro Oda, also known as Oda-Sensei, who just dropped a personally-penned letter to fans assuring them that the production is...

November 8, 2022

ASIAN DRAMAS/JAPANESE DRAMA/JAPANESE SHOW/NEWS PRESS RELEASE

Netflix Bolsters J-WAVE By Teaming Up With TBS Holdings’ THE SEVEN To Make Live-Action Hits

Over the next five years, THE SEVEN will produce multiple original live-action titles that will be exclusively available to Netflix members across 190 countries. Netflix enters a strategic partnership with THE SEVEN, a cutting-edge production company owned by TBS Holdings (Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, Inc), one of Japan’s top media...

October 18, 2022

JAPANESE SHOW

Netflix Reinvents Iconic Japanese Show In Reality Survival Tag Game “Run For The Money”

A bigger stage is set for the classic Japanese show, Run For The Money! Slated for November release, Run For The Money is a reality competition show where celebrity participants can win a cash prize based on the time spent running desperately trying to outmaneuver black-clad Hunters in pursuit. For...