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Disney+ and Yoshimoto Kogyo team up on comedy drama venture
Original: Disney+と吉本興業が挑む「お笑い×ドラマ」の新境地 | 日経エンタテインメント！ | 日経クロストレンド コンテンツビジネス・ジャーナリスト 2026.10.19 エンタメ 6 min エンタ有料会員限定記事 印刷 保存 ギフト ギフ
Disney+ and Japan's major entertainment agency Yoshimoto Kogyo are working together on a new project combining comedy talent with scripted drama, according to a Nikkei Entertainment feature. The article, published on Nikkei Cross Trend, explores this as a fresh direction for both firms as streaming platforms in Japan seek local content that can stand out, drawing on Yoshimoto's deep roster of comedians.
Why now: The partnership signals growing competition among streaming services for distinctive Japanese original content, drawing entertainment industry attention.
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