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Oct. 11, 2024

Hitoshi One Signs Exclusive Five-Year Deal with Netflix

The filmmaker behind ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ will make features and series for the streamer.

Japan - Japanese director Hitoshi One, renowned for his work on the hit Netflix series Tokyo Swindlers, has signed an exclusive five-year deal with the streaming giant. This partnership will see Netflix producing and distributing all of One’s upcoming series and films, marking a significant expansion of their collaboration.

Tokyo Swindlers, which debuted in July 2024, quickly became an international sensation, landing in Netflix’s global top 10 list for non-English TV shows for five consecutive weeks. In Japan, it held the number one spot for all TV series for six weeks. This success prompted Netflix to secure a long-term agreement with One, who has been praised for his unique storytelling and creative vision.

Hitoshi One’s career began with the film adaptation of the manga Moteki in 2011, which earned him the Most Popular Title award at the 35th Japan Academy Awards. His other notable works include the coming-of-age comedy Bakuman and the drama series Elpis: Hope or Disaster, which won the grand prize at Japan’s 60th Galaxy Awards.

Expressing his excitement about the deal, One highlighted the creative freedom and support he experienced while working with Netflix on Tokyo Swindlers. He looks forward to exploring new projects and pushing the boundaries of storytelling through this exclusive partnership.

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