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Netflix Japan marks 10th Anniversary with launch of three new original series 15 SEP 2025

Streaming

Netflix Japan marks 10th Anniversary with launch of three new original series

The streamer expands its local slate with “Straight to Hell,” “Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?” and “Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,” strengthening its investment in Japanese drama, comedy, and anime.
Vietnam's VTV and Japan's TBS forged a co-production deal 9 SEP 2025

Deals

Vietnam's VTV and Japan's TBS forged a co-production deal

The partnership between Vietnam Television and Tokyo Broadcasting System Television marks a new phase of international content collaboration, with a focus on co-developing formats and human capital across both markets.
Japanese franchises lead non-US content on Netflix North America 5 SEP 2025

Markets

Japanese franchises lead non-US content on Netflix North America

Driven by the rising appeal of Anime and Dramas, Japan’s share of non-US franchises on Netflix North America jumped from 13% to 29% between Q2 2022 and Q2 2025, while UK franchises declined from 26% to 17%, according to Ampere Analysis.
Japan: World Baseball Classic and Netflix closed an exclusive partnership 26 AUG 2025

Deals

Japan: World Baseball Classic and Netflix closed an exclusive partnership

This collaboration marks the first time Netflix will deliver live coverage of the World Baseball Classic to Japanese audiences, offering fans unparalleled access to baseball’s most prestigious international tournament.
Nippon TV and Medyapim to produce Arabic adaptation “Salma” for MBC and Shahid 15 AUG 2025

Distribution

Nippon TV and Medyapim to produce Arabic adaptation “Salma” for MBC and Shahid

The 90-episode Arabic version of the award-winning Japanese drama “Woman -My Life for My Children-” follows the global success of “Kadin” and “Oumi,” marking Nippon TV’s expansion into the Middle East with MBC Group’s extensive reach across 13 TV channels and the Shahid streaming platform.