The streaming service has entered into an exclusive partnership with the renowned Japanese producer to create and distribute new series and films that highlight the complexities and charms of modern Japan.
- July 11, 2024
AceShowbiz - Netflix has announced an exclusive five-year partnership with hit-making Japanese producer Aki Isoyama. This collaboration aims to produce and distribute new series and films that will offer a fresh perspective on modern Japan.
Isoyama, known for her ability to capture the zeitgeist while delivering captivating and charming stories, has been behind some of Netflix's most successful Japanese dramas. Her time-traveling comedy "Extremely Inappropriate!" topped Netflix's most-watched list in Japan for three weeks, sparking discussions on Japan's changing social norms. She also produced "Let's Get Divorced," a poignant drama about a seemingly perfect couple who decide to confront the unspoken tensions within their marriage.
Under the new deal, Isoyama will collaborate with screenwriter Kankuro Kudo, her long-time partner, on her first project for Netflix. Details of the project remain under wraps, but the company has described it as a "never-before-seen style."
"Netflix offers many kinds of local stories, and I saw this partnership as an opportunity to add more uplifting works from Japan," Isoyama said. "I want to share a different side of modern Japan beyond period dramas and traditional imagery often seen in foreign films."
Netflix's partnership with Isoyama aligns with its ongoing commitment to investing in Japanese content. The streamer has previously collaborated with acclaimed Japanese creators such as Yuji Sakamoto, Hirokazu Kore-eda, and studios like Babel Label Studio and The Seven.
"Isoyama's work always captures the zeitgeist, posing deep questions while remaining captivating and charming," said Kaata Sakamoto, Vice President of Content for Netflix in Japan. "We're excited to see what new stories she will create with Netflix, highlighting Japan's allure to a global audience."
Netflix's collaboration with Isoyama demonstrates its commitment to showcasing diverse and authentic stories from Japan, breaking down cultural barriers and fostering greater understanding and appreciation for Japanese culture around the world.
