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HUMANIENCE

"Humanience" - a fusion of "Human" and "Science" - is an educational program that delves deep into the enigmatic aspects of humanity, unraveling its mysteries from a scientific perspective.

Naoki Urasawa's Manben neo

Reboot of the original Manben series from 2014-2017. Naoki Urasawa is returning to visit eight different manga authors, observe them in their daily work and discuss the creation of manga.

業界怪談

Sugu Shinun Dakara

魔改造の夜

歌える！Ｊ－ＰＯＰ　黄金のヒットパレード決定版！

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Amazing Disassembly Works

This program reveals what occurs behind the white soundproof sheets of the demolition work often seen on the streets. Venturing into areas typically off-limits, it provides an up-close look at remarkable craftsmanship within these behind-the-scenes locations.

Unkind Introduction to Kyoto

This program takes a distinct approach as guides provide partial introductions to various locations and subjects, then step back, leaving the traveler to discover hidden places themselves. Venture deep into Kyoto, a city steeped in a thousand years of elegance and and discover its alluring charms.

内藤大助の大冒険

絶対行きたくなる!ニッポン不滅の名城

A popular historical entertainment series in which experts who are at the forefront of research, unravel the secrets and mysteries of charming and unique Japanese castles.

History Summit

A gathering of top-tier historians, engaging in a heated debate on historical research, scrutinizing cutting-edge evidence and materials, and presenting their own theories.

Forgery It's tough being a man

天皇のディナー

歪んだ波紋

Welcome to National Treasures

The series "Welcome to National Treasures" presents selected masterpieces from the 1,124 designated National Treasures across Japan. Originally recorded in stunning 8K resolution, it offers an overwhelming sense of realism and an unparalleled visual experience.

Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear

Botan Dōrō is a Japanese ghost story that is both romantic and horrific; it is one of the most famous kaidan in Japan. The plot involves sex with the dead and the consequences of loving a ghost.

Banjo no Himawari

So Close! Detective Oshii

Takashi Oshii is a detective with excellent reasoning power. Unfortunately, he usually misses the criminal in front of him and other detectives get recognition for the capture. He is transferred to the Utobashi Police Station. Takashi Oshii goes to a record company CEO's house. The CEO's third son was burned to death. The police are set to conclude that his death was an accident, but Takashi Oshii thinks otherwise. Takashi Oshii begins to investigate.

Hotarugusa

Nana is a servant of the Kazahaya family, She is from a samurai family. Her father was about to reveal wrongdoings within the domain but had to commit ritual suicide for a crime he hadn't done. Ichinoshin tries to correct the wrongdoings, but end up being a target himself. After finding out her father's enemy is the man behind it all, Nana decides to protect Ichinoshin and his children, as she had promised Sachi, Ichinoshin's late wife.