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8 Lions Secures Global Deal for Ninja Hattori Expansion

3/17/2026

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8 Lions Entertainment of London secured a global licensing deal with TV Asahi Corp. for Ninja Hattori.
8 Lions will manage digital distribution outside Japan, targeting growth in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
The strategy includes launching localized YouTube channels with full Ninja Hattori seasons.
Sumida Maiko, TV Asahi's head of animation sales, said the partnership will boost the franchise's global appeal.

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8 Lions Entertainment of London secured a global licensing deal with TV Asahi Corp. for Ninja Hattori.
8 Lions will manage digital distribution outside Japan, targeting growth in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
The strategy includes launching localized YouTube channels with full Ninja Hattori seasons.
Sumida Maiko, TV Asahi's head of animation sales, said the partnership will boost the franchise's global appeal.