Netflix has unveiled its lineup of Japanese content material coming to the platform in 2024. Here’s the entire thrilling Japanese motion pictures and TV reveals you possibly can sit up for watching on Netflix in 2024.
We’ve chosen to not embrace any anime titles on this preview, as we have already got a separate and ongoing tracker for anime coming to Netflix in 2024.
If you’re taken with Korean titles, we’re additionally holding observe of the entire Ok-Dramas coming to Netflix in 2024.
As extra titles are introduced, the checklist might be expanded additional all year long.
Japanese Television Shows Coming to Netflix in 2024
House of Ninjas (Season 1)
Episodes: 8
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller | Runtime: 45 Minutes
Cast: Kento Kaku, Yosuke Eguchi, Tae Kimura, Kengo Kora, Aju Makita
Netflix Release Date: February fifteenth, 2024
Picture: House of Ninjas – Netflix
Man from Reno director Dave Boyle directs his first Netflix unique in House of Ninjas. Kento Kaku (Al Amok), lead actor and co-executive producer on the collection, can also be making his Netflix debut.
The logline for House of Ninjas has been sourced from Netflix;
“What if ninjas still walked among us? Years after retiring from their formidable ninja lives, a dysfunctional family is forced to dive back into the shadowy world of secret missions to combat a series of emerging threats.”
Tokyo Swindlers (Season 1)
Episodes: TBA
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller | Runtime: TBA
Cast: Go Ayano, Etsushi Toyokawa
Netflix Release Date: 2024
Picture: Tokyo Swindlers – Netflix
Hitoshi Ône, the live-action Bakuman collection director, will mark his Netflix directorial debut in Tokyo Swindlers. The collection stars Ayano Go, who was lately seen within the live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho.
The logline for Tokyo Swindlers has been sourced from Netflix;
“Based on Ko Shinjo’s captivating novel, Tokyo Swindlers brings to life a high-stakes game of real estate deception. Directed by the versatile Hitoshi One, who has been eagerly anticipating this project, this thrilling crime drama series stars Go Ayano and Etsushi Toyokawa. The story unveils a series of unprecedented crimes committed by a cunning group of land scammers who use real estate sales as bait to steal large sums of money.”
The Queen of Villains (Season 1)
Episodes: TBA
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport | Runtime: TBA
Cast: Yuriyan Retriever, Erika Karata, Ayame Gôriki
Netflix Release Date: 2024
Picture: The Queen of Villains – Netflix
Dump Matsumoto, one of the notorious Japanese heels in wrestling, is receiving a biographical drama collection on Netflix. Fans of GLOW, and wrestling followers typically, must be binge-watching The Queen of Villains on its launch later this 12 months.
The logline for The Queen of Villains has been sourced from Netflix;
“The Queen of Villains unveils the untold story of Dump Matsumoto, a professional wrestler who ignited a boom in women’s wrestling in the 1980s with her cult-like following. Unlike the iconic “Crush Gals” duo, Chigusa Nagayo and Lioness Asuka, Matsumoto made her mark as essentially the most well-known heel. Dominating tv screens, they turned a cultural phenomenon, fascinating Japan.”
Beyond Goodbye (Season 1)
Episodes: TBA
Genre: Drama, Romance | Runtime: TBA
Cast: Arimura Kasumi, Sakaguchi Kentaro
Netflix Release Date: 2024
Picture: Beyond Goodbye – Netflix
Actress Arimura Kasumi was lately seen on Netflix within the well-liked Japanese drama Call Me Chihiro. Meanwhile, Sakaguchi Kentaro could be caught on Hell Dogs. We count on Beyond Goodbye to be well-liked amongst J-Drama followers, and Ok-drama followers must also be giving the upcoming collection a shot.
The logline for Beyond Goodbye has been sourced from Netflix;
“The story portrays the poignant miracle of two lives intertwined by fate: a woman mourning her fiancé lost in a tragic accident and the man who was saved by her late fiancé’s heart. A grief-stricken Saeko meets Naruse, a man who strangely reminds her of Yusuke, her fiancé who died in a traffic accident on the very day he proposed to her. Little did she know that Naruse received Yusuke’s heart. Featuring Kasumi Arimura and Kentaro Sakaguchi, this original series is written by Yoshikazu Okada known for his human drama works among the Japanese audience.”
Love Deadline (Season 1)
Episodes: 10
Genre: Reality, Romance | Runtime: 42 Minutes
Hosted By: Shibata Hidetsugu, Ikeda Miyu
Netflix Release Date: January twenty third – February thirteenth
Picture: Love Deadline – Netflix
Reality courting reveals are huge worldwide, and Netflix has discovered unbelievable success in its courting collection Too Hot to Handle, Love Is Blind, and Singles Inferno. There’s no cause why Love Deadline can’t be a viral sensation, both.
The logline for Love Deadline has been sourced from Netflix;
“Personality. Looks. Income. Is he the one? Or will a better one come along? In this new reality show from Japan, singles in search of life partners travel to dreamy destinations, from idyllic Okinawa to historic Kyoto. The five women must choose their fate with a man who could be eliminated at any moment. With time running out and only one chance at proposing, it’s up to her to choose her happily ever after. Can she make the decision of a lifetime on a random deadline?”
Love Village (Season 2)
Episodes: 18
Genre: Reality, Romance | Runtime: 30 Minutes
Hosted By: Becky, Tamura Atsushi
Netflix Release Date: 2024
Picture: Love Village – Netflix
Love Village is returning for a second season!
The logline for Love Village has been sourced from Netflix:
“Following a successful first season that remained in Netflix Japan’s Top 10 for six weeks upon release, Love Village returns for Season 2. Eight singles aged 35 to 60 move to a house in a rural village. In this tranquil and idyllic setting, away from the realities of the world, they live together in search of love. The goal is for participants to find everlasting love by showing their real selves — tears, laughter and quarrels included. Will they leave the village with new romantic partners?”
Last One Standing (Season 3)
Episodes: 8
Genre: Comedy, Reality, Thriller | Runtime: 36 Minutes
Hosted By: Daigo, Nobu
Netflix Release Date: 2024
One of the wildest unscripted reveals on Netflix is returning for a 3rd season.
The logline for Last One Standing has been sourced from Netflix:
“Hosted by Chidori, Last One Standing is a unique show that features comedians sharing their personal stories, with the catch that if they’re not funny, they’re immediately eliminated. This sharp-edged rule, leading to a constant stream of hilarious episodes, has won the show a wide fanbase. The show also features a dramatic segment where comedians undertake challenges alongside accomplished actors. Season 2 swept Japan off its feet, introducing new challengers in a world-altering incident set in a large hospital and a mysterious organization rife with conspiracies, staking their survival on their ability to entertain. The show made headlines by topping Netflix’s “Today’s TV Program Top 10″ the day after its release and debuting at number 2 in Netflix Japan’s Top 10.”
Japanese Movies Coming to Netflix in 2024
The Parades (2024)
Director: Fujii Michihito
Genre: Drama | Runtime: 132 Minutes
Cast: Nagasawa Masami, Sakaguchi Kentaro, Yokohama Ryusei, Mori Nana, Tanaka Tetsushi
Netflix Release Date: February twenty ninth, 2024
Ready the tissues, The Parades is rumored to be an actual tear-jerker and able to go away subscribers in a puddle of their very own tears.
The logline for The Parades has been sourced from Netflix:
“The Parades is the latest film from acclaimed director Michihito Fujii. The story follows Minako (Masami Nagasawa), who wakes up on a desolate beach and soon realizes she’s passed away. Alongside an eclectic group of fellow spirits, she participates in a monthly “Parade,” a gathering the place the departed search to reconnect with the residing, all whereas navigating this surreal existence. This poignant story explores the feelings of the departed in direction of the family members they’ve left behind”
City Hunter (2024)
Director: Sato Yuichi
Genre: Action Comedy, Drama | Runtime: TBA
Cast: Suzuki Ryohei, Morita Misato
Netflix Release Date: April twenty fifth, 2024*
Adapted from the manga of the identical title from Hojo Tsukasa, it’s solely taken 5 variations from exterior Japan earlier than Sato Yuichi may lastly get their arms on it for Netflix.
The logline for City Hunter has been sourced from Netflix:
““City Hunter”, the legendary manga that captivated Japan and offered over 50 million copies, will get its eagerly awaited Japanese live-action adaptation. The story follows Ryo Saeba, portrayed by Ryohei Suzuki, a premier “sweeper” navigating the gritty underbelly of modern-day Shinjuku, Tokyo. Balancing a cool demeanor with a enjoyable persona, Ryo tackles high-stakes challenges within the underworld. Misato Morita steps into the function of the heroine, Kaori Makimura, on this action-packed journey.”
Drawing Closer (2024)
Director: Miki Takahiro
Genre: Drama, Romance | Runtime: TBA
Cast: Nagase Ren, Deguchi Natsuki
Netflix Release Date: 2024
Another drama able to make audiences cry, it’s onerous to not see how Drawing Closer can’t be successful for Netflix.
The logline for Drawing Closer has been sourced from Netflix:
“This live-action film is based on a best-selling novel which has been lauded on social media as a “moving and tear-jerking” love story. It follows two people residing on borrowed time, as they attempt to go away significant imprints of their existence. Diagnosed with a terminal coronary heart illness, Akito faces the cruel actuality of his restricted time. Amidst his despair, he meets Haruna, who, regardless of residing with a terminal sickness herself, shows an unflinching braveness in direction of demise. As Akito, concealing his personal sickness, grows more and more intrigued by Haruna, he grapples with a poignant query: Can he fall in love, realizing their time collectively is fleeting?”
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