Netflix Expands Japan Slate With Deals for 20 NHK Dramas, Nippon TV’s ‘Monday Late Show’ The recent announcements from Netflix regarding its expanded partnership with Japanese broadcasters NHK and Nippon TV have set off a flurry of excitement among fans of international content.
The deal sees Netflix acquiring the rights to stream a rolling library of NHK dramas as well as Nippon TV's popular variety show Monday Late Show. At first glance, this move seems like a shrewd business decision.
Japan is one of the few mature streaming markets left in the world with significant room for growth, and Netflix has been eager to tap into its potential.