Netflix announces slate of unscripted Japanese dating, comedy shows
Netflix has unveiled a slate of five upcoming Japanese dating and comedy shows as it continues to push for more unscripted content from Japan. Why it matters: Speaking at the event, Dai Ota, a content manager at Netflix Japan, noted the importance of unscripted content for the streaming giant’s plans in the country, emphasizing that around 70% of Japan's primetime linear programming is reality, variety and dating shows.