Netflix Boosts Japanese Slate with Koji Yakusho Comedy-Drama ‘Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?’

Netflix continues to deepen its investments in live-action Japanese content, betting on the country’s continued domestic growth potential and cross-border appeal. Friday marks the 10-year anniversary of the company’s launch in the Japanese market, and the streamer unveiled a trio of buzzy local titles to mark the moment and build on its momentum.

The new series include the comedy-drama Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?, starring Japanese screen icon Koji Yakusho; Straight to Hell, a dramatization of the life of celebrity fortune teller Kazuko Hosoki; and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, the latest anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki’s hit manga.

“Looking ahead to the next decade, Netflix will continue to push boundaries and bring unforgettable entertainment from Japan to the world,” the company said in a statement.

Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? is an original comedy drama from hitmaker Kankuro Kudo (Netflix Japan breakouts…