Nippon TV’s popular variety show Monday Late Show (Getsuyo kara Yofukashi) will be available on Netflix worldwide on a catch-up basis, marking the streamer’s second significant global deal for Japanese content this week.
This is now the second time that a regular weekly entertainment show from the Japanese content powerhouse will be carried on the streamer, following the deal for Golden SixTONES. Monday Late Show is heading into its 15th year on the air. Delivering street interviews and studio commentary from hosts Shingo Murakami and Matsuko Deluxe every Monday night, it regularly leads its time slot among viewers 13 to 49 and draws strong viewership on AVOD via TVer.
Kensuke Sawada, producer of Monday Late Show, said, “The true charm of this show lies in how it delightfully shatters expectations of what Japanese people are like. It shines a light on ordinary citizens with extraordinary personalities, as well as unique facets of Japan that we’re eager to share with the world, all delivered with plenty of humor. We hope international audiences enjoy the experience.”
Rie Sawaoka, director of content at Netflix, added, “Monday Late Show is a truly one-of-a-kind program that captures the humor, spontaneity, and unpredictable charm of the people and stories it encounters across Japan. Its distinctive perspective and unforgettable personalities have made it a long-standing favorite among audiences in Japan. We’re excited to partner with Nippon TV to introduce this uniquely Japanese iconic show to Netflix members around the world. We hope both longtime fans and first-time viewers alike will enjoy discovering the show’s sharp humor, originality, and unexpected moments.”
Yesterday, ScreenMDM reported on Netflix’s deal with NHK for a slate of Japanese dramas.
