Netflix has announced a slate of Japanese dating, comedy and reality shows, part of a wider push into Asian unscripted content, which also takes in South Korea and India
sees five men and five women attempting to pair up, whilst avoiding the one contestant who is not going to fall for anyone.features people looking for a “last chance” for love as all the contestants are aged 35-60. , created by leading producer Nobuyuki Sakuma, and a new format,, which pairs musician-actor Gen Hoshino and comedian Masayasu Wakabayashi in a series of heartfelt but comedic conversations about their fears and insecurities.
Ota said Japan has a long history in unscripted, with a wide range of tried-and-tested formats, but as audience taste shifts, the market as a whole is starting to experiment with hybrid and mixed genres. Netflix is also looking at how it can diversify its unscripted content. “There are other genres we need to explore and one thing we’re looking at right now is physical competition,” Ota said. “Having a local team on the ground, then partnering with top creators externally, means that we’re very aware of Japanese trends and preferences and what is a good fit.”
Also presented at the showcase were a slate of previously announced Korean unscripted shows, including a second season of
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