Series synopsis
Rhys Darby: Big in Japan is a drama television series that premiered on TVNZ 1 on June 4, 2020. It ended on June 25, 2020. It stars Rhys Darby.
Beloved Kiwi comedian Rhys Darby embarks on a hilarious, off-beat, epic adventure throughout Japan on a mission of personal and professional development. Through unusual and challenging experiences, Rhys develops a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and the ancient art of comedy.
Premise
Beloved Kiwi comedian Rhys Darby embarks on a hilarious, off-beat, epic adventure throughout Japan on a mission of personal and professional development. Through unusual and challenging experiences, Rhys develops a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and the ancient art of comedy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | June 4, 2020 | June 25, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Rhys learns the tricks of the trade from Japan's #1 mascot, battles a roboticist, tries forest bathing and trains with a samurai master. |
June 4, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Rhys doubles his efforts to break into the Japanese entertainment industry by getting a brand designed and enrolling in mascot school. But he misses his family, so he spends time with a typical Japanese family, who are a little bit like the Osbournes! |
June 11, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Rhys learns what makes Japanese audiences tick from two comedy masters and puts on a comedy show of his own. Then, New Zealand's mascot Pabu-chan is finally revealed to the world. |
June 18, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 4, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 25, 2020 |
| Status | ended |