The popularity of non-English shows has led Netflix to double down on them.
In 2025, Netflix plans to release its own original Japanese historical drama.
AdvertisementSeries like "Last Samurai Standing" highlight the streaming service's efforts to double down on non-English shows — especially as they gain popularity worldwide.
In recent years, Netflix has also produced a stream of non-English shows.
These shows are popular among the streaming giant's 282 million subscribers; in their latest engagement report, non-English shows comprised nearly a third of all viewing.
Persons:
Junichi Okada, Kaata Sakamoto, Bela Bajaria, Hiroyuki Sanada, Bajaria, That's, —
Organizations:
Netflix, Nikkei, FX, Disney, Business
Locations:
Japan, Nikkei Asia, Hulu