[DRAMA] "Death Note" drama, to be aired in 127 countries and regions worldwide
As promised, here is the translated article from Oricon about Death Note being aired in 127 countries.
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"Death Note" drama, to be aired in 127 countries and regions worldwide
The NTV channel drama "Death Note" will be broadcast starting July 5 (It will be aired every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:25 PM ※First episode will be broadcast from 10:00 PM onwards). It was announced on June 22 that it will be broadcast and distributed in 127 countries and regions worldwide simultaneously with Japan. Most overseas countries will broadcast the said drama on real time.
Regarding the "world launching" update, Masataka Kubota, who will play the role of Light Yagami cheerfully said, "I am very excited. We will work hard to show you a very memorable 'Death Note'". Kento Yamazaki, who plays the role of L also said happily, "I am very glad for being able to be a part of this work that will be viewed by many viewers around the world".
The Death Note has accomplished overseas viewings in both the anime and live action movies. The anime is still being broadcast in Europe and America, and they have also been widely selling Death Note items until now. When this drama series that includes new cast was announced, they have received various offers from all over the world. Many buyers from Italy have requested, "The TV drama broadcast and distribution market in Europe is very tough but this drama is widely recognized and is very popular, thus we would want to broadcast this drama in Europe as well since many citizens have been interested in this work", as well as several companies in America.
The Anime version of Death Note has been distributed in Crunchyroll through the internet several days after its broadcast in Japan and has been widely patronized in America, Middle East and Africa. In Asia, it is scheduled to broadcast for an hour late through the Korean cable TV channel, the "Channel J".
▼ Broadcasting: Korea
▼Distribution: United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, England, France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic etc.
// Translated by yamazakey44 (Hatsu) //