“Japan Season” of programmes coming to BBC Four

[Ian Wolf]

BBC Four has announced that they will be airing a season of programmes devoted to Japan.

Details are currently thin on the ground, but a trailer has been released for one programme; The Art of Japanese Life, presented by Cambridge University art historian Dr. James Fox. The blurb for the trailer says that in it Dr. Fox, “gets underneath the skin of Japan’s cities, landscapes and traditions”.

It is not yet known how heavily anime or manga will feature in the season. Further information on the Japan Season will come soon.

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[Ian Wolf]

 

[ConanThe3rd]

I wouldn't put money down on it being anything like BBC Choice's take on the matter with dubbed episodes of Lum and everything.

 

[Ian Wolf]

I don't think the BBC will probably show any anime - although if they did it would be interesting to know what they would air. As it is BBC Four you would expect something more upmarket.