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TV Shows & Broadcast Series
Full-service television production for networks, streamers, and international broadcasters throughout Japan.
Television and broadcast series work makes episodic content for network, cable, and streaming. These shoots run on tight broadcast workflows. They must meet tech standards, delivery dates, and timelines that need skilled crews and steady season-long management.
We support television and broadcast series by setting up the crew, gear, and locations that a full run needs. Our team runs the day-to-day logistics, so your show holds steady quality and stays on schedule from pilot through the season finale.
Capabilities
Television Production Excellence
We provide complete production support for episodic television—from network series to premium streaming originals—with experienced crews and efficient workflows.
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Network Series
- Multi-episode production
- Broadcast standard delivery
- Series continuity management
- Episodic scheduling
- Network coordination
Broadcast Excellence
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Limited Series
- Premium production values
- Feature-quality cinematography
- Complex narrative support
- Prestige drama expertise
- Festival-ready finishing
Premium Quality
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International Productions
- Multi-territory coordination
- International crew integration
- Cross-border logistics
- Language support services
- Co-production compliance
Global Standards
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Fast-Turnaround Series
- Efficient production workflows
- Quick episode delivery
- Streamlined post-production
- Parallel unit coordination
- Tight schedule management
Speed & Efficiency
On Location
TV Show & Broadcast Series Production in Japan
Our TV show and broadcast series shoot service in Japan backs network drama, premium cable, and streaming originals for NHK, Fuji TV, TBS, TV Asahi, Netflix, Amazon, and Disney+.
We scope full-season ops that span site blocking across Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto, and Hokkaido. To that we add rotating shoot units and second-unit liaison for stunts, plates, and pickups. Trained script supervisors hold the scene-matching rules across each episode. Our crews know Japanese broadcast flows, including BS4K and HDR delivery, and our post chains run to the NHK, BBC, and Netflix QC bars.
Prep is built around the steady nature of series work. Casting runs through partners in Tokyo and Osaka, and tech recces happen with grip and electric department heads. Each kit build-out holds its rate over shoots that run 12 to 20 weeks.
Multi-unit scheduling lets us run a main unit in Shinjuku while second unit catches aerials over Mount Fuji or coastal plates in Okinawa. Editorial then meets cleanly. We handle JFC incentive shaping and prefectural film-commission liaison inline. The result is a season that ships on schedule, hits broadcast spec, and reads steady from pilot to finale.
Stage-based episodes book controlled builds at Toho Studios, Toei, and Shochiku, with Toei Kyoto Studios for period strands. Standing sets hold their look across a full run. Camera packages center on the RED V-Raptor, with HMI, LED, and Steadicam support for studio and location days. Casting partners in Tokyo and Osaka deliver principals, day players, and background talent. Bilingual coordination keeps foreign showrunners and Japanese department heads aligned through every episode block.
Finishing runs through Tokyo houses such as Imagica, Sony PCL, and OmnibusJapan. We grade in DaVinci Resolve and master to Rec.709, HDR, or Dolby Vision per the network or streamer brief. Storage and proxy chains feed parallel editorial fast, so cut episodes track the shoot. Schedules flex around Golden Week and Obon, when crew and venue access tightens. Each episode delivers to its exact broadcast spec and date, billed in JPY at 10 percent consumption tax.
FAQ
Our Television Network
What types of TV series do you support in Japan?
We support every series format, from scripted dramas, comedies, and limited series to procedurals, period pieces, and global co-productions. Our work spans network television, premium cable, and streaming originals.
How do you handle multi-episode scheduling?
We build lean shoot schedules that block by location rather than episode order, which makes the most of each site and cuts down company moves. The schedule also weighs actor availability, location access, and the season.
Can you support second unit and parallel production?
Yes. We often run multi-unit shoots with separate crews for main unit, second unit, and specialty shots. Our team handles scheduling, gear, and crew planning across the parallel units.
What broadcast standards do you deliver to?
We deliver to every major broadcast and streaming spec, from HD, 4K, and HDR to platform-specific tech needs. Our post partners make sure each deliverable meets the exact specs of your distribution platform.
Do you provide casting services for series?
We connect your shoot with skilled Japanese casting directors who know both the local talent market and what global shoots need. They handle principal casting, day players, and background talent across Japan.
How do you manage series continuity across episodes?
Our script supervisors and department heads keep detailed scene-matching records across every episode. We set up systems that track costumes, props, set dressing, and character details. That keeps the look consistent across the series.
Related Services
Productions in Japan that need this often pair it with Drama Series Production, Feature Film Production, and Narrative Films & Web Series for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Educational & Explainer Video Production and Corporate Video Production.
On Set
Ready to Produce Your TV Series?
Tell us about your series and we'll provide a comprehensive production plan for filming in Japan.