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Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan

4 outlets 4 reports 81 hours World
variety.com independent.co.uk cbsnews.com japantimes.co.jp
18 August 2026
18:54 variety.com first
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21 August 2026
17:03 cbsnews.com +29h
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
22 August 2026
04:01 japantimes.co.jp +10h
Japan axes Netflix collaboration after outcry over dating show
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