"TSUTAYA TV"'s second original work, "Overseas BLACKROAD," will begin streaming on Thursday, February 1st!

2018.02.01 Press Releases
TSUTAYA Co., Ltd.

- Maruyama Gonzales, Arashi Yoichi, and Wada Musho guide you through the hidden world of the Earth -

TSUTAYA Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as TSUTAYA) will begin streaming the second original work, "Overseas BLACKROAD," on TSUTAYA's video streaming service, "TSUTAYA TV," from midnight on Thursday, February 1st.

TSUTAYA TV original program "Overseas BLACKROAD" http://tsutaya.jp/bcrd/

This is an image of BLACKROAD overseas.

This program is a "behind the scenes" overseas travel show in which Maruyama Gonzales, a leading expert on behind-the-scenes overseas travel who has also gained popularity through his hit terrestrial TV travel programs, including coverage of Mexican drug cartels and dangerous slum areas that foreigners cannot enter, travel writer Arashi Yoichi, and freelance writer Wada Musho, along with assistant MC Naruse Kokomi, talk about their experiences based on previously unreleased archive footage and materials from each other's archives.

This is an image of an overseas black road

Each episode is about 15 minutes long, making it easy to watch, but Maruyama Gonzales also introduces recommended films related to the country featured from his unique perspective, providing entertainment that only TSUTAYA can offer.
In the first episode, we bring you an undercover report on Mexico's brutal drug war, where murder and kidnapping are commonplace and the scale of the action is almost cinematic.

This is an original "TSUTAYA TV" production, and all episodes can be enjoyed free of charge by anyone who is a "TSUTAYA Premium" member. Please look forward to it.
*The first episode is available for free (To watch, you must register as a TSUTAYA TV member. )
*From the second episode onwards, you can also watch individual episodes for 300 yen (excluding tax).
*Updated every Thursday, 6 episodes in total
*TSUTAYA TV unlimited video viewing members can also watch for free.

■ Overview of the video streaming service "TSUTAYA TV" http://tsutaya-tv.jp/
This video streaming service is compatible with multiple devices, allowing you to enjoy it anytime, anywhere on any compatible device, including internet-connected TVs, PCs, tablets, and smartphones. You can watch a wide range of video content, including new movies, foreign TV dramas, domestic TV dramas, and anime.

■ "TSUTAYA Premium" service overview http://tsutaya.tsite.jp/premium/
Monthly fee: From 1,000 yen (excluding tax) *Amounts vary by store
Number of items that can be rented at the same time: 3 or more *Number of items varies by store
Contents: 1) Store: Unlimited DVD/Blu-ray rentals at TSUTAYA stores (excluding new and recent releases)
2) Online: Excluding new and recent releases from the video streaming service "TSUTAYA TV"
Unlimited video streaming of approximately 8,000 titles available!
Other: There are no return deadline/extension fees. In addition, rental renewal fees will be waived.

■Previous TSUTAYA TV original works
The first TSUTAYA TV original work "Ikemen Planet" http://tsutaya.jp/ikepla/
Hosted by Drunk Dragon's Tsukaji Muga and Hirose Alice, this experimental variety show features 20 handsome men testing the question, "Can handsome men stay handsome no matter what the situation!?"

■ "Overseas BLACKROAD" performer information

This is a photo of Maruyama Gonzales.

[Gonzales Maruyama]
Born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1977. Graduated from Kokugakuin University Graduate School. Journalist and joint researcher at the Kokugakuin University Academic Resources Center. After writing his debut work, "A Blasphemous Journey in Asia," under the pen name Maruyama Gonzales, he switched genres, feeling that being an underworld writer seemed more fun than being a travel writer. He currently appears on the TBS program "Crazy Journey" and also works as a journalist in dangerous areas.

This is a picture of Arashi Yoichi

[Arashi Yoichi]
Travel writer and author of numerous books, including the Overseas Black Roads series. His most recent book is "I've Visited Unrecognized Countries" (Saitosha), and since 2010 he has been sharing information about overseas countries on the popular "Overseas Black Road Podcast" with Maruyama Gonzales. My philosophy is "If it's not fun, it's not life."

This is an image of Wada Mushizou

[Wada Insect Elephant]
Born in 1980. A freelance writer and handyman with a NEET-like personality who prefers sleeping in to eating three meals a day. In recent years, his hobby has been traveling, finding cheap tickets and going on trips, mainly to Asia. He is a born miser and likes to travel to inexpensive places such as local markets, slums, and land border crossings. His home is in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. His major works include "Tough Job" and "My Journey: 518 Days of Forced Wandering Across Japan" (both published by Tetsujinsha). We are always looking for interesting information, mysterious inside stories, and more.

This is an image of Naruse Kokomi

[Naruse Kokomi]
Born August 10, 1989. Born in Niigata Prefecture.
He has over 260,000 followers on Twitter. He holds various titles, including head of public relations for a manufacturer and manager of a mail-order and distribution portal site. She appears on television, radio, and in commercials, and is active mainly at events. Appearances: "Almost Adult Time" (TBS Radio), "Uotako and Naruse's Luck and Soft-shelled Turtle!" (Site Seven TV), Tokyo Ueno Clinic TV commercials, and many others.

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"TSUTAYA TV" 2nd original work "Overseas BLACKROAD" starts streaming on Thursday, February 1st

Inquiries regarding this matter
TSUTAYA Co., Ltd. Public Relations TEL: 03-6800-4764

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