Two Popular ABEMA Reality Series Coming to Netflix in 2023
ABEMA, the Japanese video streaming service known as the "TV for the Future," has announced a new partnership with Netflix to produce new seasons of hit romantic TV series Who is the Wolf and Falling in Love Like a Romantic Drama. The shows will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide, and they will have a different look and feel from the series currently streaming on ABEMA.
Who is the Wolf has gained a lot of attention, particularly from young women, while Falling in Love Like a Romantic Drama elicited a huge response from female viewers in their 20s and 30s. The new season of Who is the Wolf will begin streaming on Netflix in Japan in early summer, followed by a global release. The new season of Falling in Love Like a Romantic Drama will stream worldwide on Netflix in fall.
Yuka Yokoyama, producer, ABEMA, expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating, "I am honored that ABEMA can start a project with Netflix as a content partner. The new series that will stream exclusively on Netflix will be designed to appeal in a different way from the previous series on ABEMA. Working with Netflix, we strive to produce shows that entertain audiences in Japan and around the world."
Mitsuko Kobayashi, Live Action Creative Manager, Netflix, also spoke about the collaboration, saying, "With this collaboration, Netflix will expand our lineup of must-watch unscripted television and bring joy to fans of reality shows worldwide."
More on the announcement can be found here.
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