After a strong 12 months, frequently outperforming the USA, May 2025 was the slowest month for Japanese commissions since 2021. May is a transition and rest period in Japan’s television industry, after the big April launches and during the national holiday Golden Week lull, resulting in fewer TV commissioning announcements. The pace typically picks up again in June or July as networks prepare for the autumn season.

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