Watch VIVANT in the US Free on Japan Hollywood Network

You can watch VIVANT in the US this summer, free of charge. Japan Hollywood Network, which broadcasts over the air across the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, is airing two of this summer’s most talked-about Japanese dramas at no cost. First up, on Sunday, August 9 and Sunday, August 16 at 7pm, is Double Edge: The Man Who Came Back (Daburu Ejji), where an unlikely pair of partners takes on a baffling case. Then, starting Sunday, August 23 at 7pm, comes VIVANT (2026), the hit sequel starring Masato Sakai. After each TV broadcast, the episodes stream free on the network’s website.

About VIVANT and the Summer Lineup

VIVANT was a genuine social phenomenon in Japan, known for its unpredictable plot, star-studded cast, and cinematic scale, and this sequel continues the story with Masato Sakai back in the lead. Pairing it with Double Edge gives Japanese drama fans in Southern California two strong reasons to tune in, and because everything streams free online after airing, you can catch up even if you miss the broadcast.