Prime Video January 2024: New Releases & Highlights

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Publication date and time:December 25, 2025 (Wood) 10:00

Final update:December 25, 2025 (Wood) 16:44

Prime Video (Amazon), which offers unlimited viewing of over 10,000 popular movies and TV shows, has released a work that will be distributed in January 2026.

Movie “Grand Maison Paris”[Movie (Japan)]

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The movie “Grand Maison Paris”, which is the sequel to the TV drama “Grand Maison Tokyo” starring Takuya Kimura, will be available exclusively for unlimited viewing starting January 30, 2026 (Friday). The film depicts the story of Natsuki Obana (Takuya Kimura) and Rinko Hayami (Kyoka Suzuki), who have successfully opened a restaurant in Tokyo, who set up a new restaurant, “Grand Maison Paris,” in Paris, the home of French cuisine, and take on the challenge of becoming the first Asians to receive three Michelin stars.

“YUKIKAZE”[Movie (Japan)]

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Based on the historical facts of the destroyer “Yukikaze,” which existed during the Pacific War and brought the soldiers back to life after crossing multiple lines of death, “Yukikaze,” a human drama that depicts on a grand scale the fate of the people who worked hard to survive the turbulent times from wartime to the postwar period and into the present day, will be exclusively distributed from January 9, 2026 (Friday). The main character, Captain Kazutoshi Terasawa, is played by Yutaka Takenouchi, and Hiroshi Tamaki plays Kohei Hayase, a senior corporal who clashes with Terasawa but trusts them beyond their rank.

Prime Original “Beethoven Forgery”[Movie (Japan)]

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Prime Original “Beethoven Forgery”, based on the historical non-fiction by Shiho Kagehara that approaches the truth of the biggest scandal in music history that occurred in Vienna in the 19th century, and written by Bakarism, who was fascinated by the fun of Beethoven, will be exclusively distributed from January 23, 2026 (Friday). Hiroki Yamada plays the role of Schindler, the secretary who solidified the truth with lies after Beethoven’s death and created an image of a sublime genius, Arata Furuta plays the genius musician Beethoven, and Shota Sometani plays the role of Thayer, a music journalist who harbors suspicions about Schindler.

“Ballerina: The World of John Wick”[Movie (overseas)]

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The spin-off movie “Ballerina: The World of John Wick” from the “John Wick” series starring Keanu Reeves will be exclusively distributed from January 16, 2026 (Friday). The film stylishly depicts the story of Eve (Ana de Armas), an orphan who honed her skills as an assassin while receiving ballet lessons from Lusca Loma, the shadowy organization that created the legendary assassin John Wick, and how she stands up to avenge the death of her father, who was killed when she was a child.

“Serial Drama W Golden Kamuy – Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoner Contest Edition”[TV Drama (Japan)]

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The TV drama “Serial Drama W Golden Kamuy – Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoner Contest Edition”, which is a sequel to the blockbuster movie “Golden Kamuy” based on the hugely popular comic with a cumulative circulation of over 30 million copies, will be available for unlimited viewing from January 5, 2026 (Monday). The main cast includes Kento Yamazaki, who plays the main character Sugimoto, Anna Yamada, Hiroshi Tamaki, and Hiroshi Tate. The battle for “tattooed human skin” that reveals the location of the vast Ainu treasure, which is unfolding in the harsh nature of vast Hokkaido, is finally in full swing. In addition, the movie “Golden Kamuy” will also be available for unlimited viewing starting on the same day.

Prime Original “The Night Manager” Season 2 (The Night Manager/UK)[TV drama (overseas)]

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Season 2 of the spy suspense Prime Original “The Night Manager” starring Tom Hiddleston, which depicts the activities of former British intelligence officer and hotel night manager Jonathan Pine, will be exclusively distributed from January 11, 2026 (Sunday). In this work, eight years after the first season, Pine, who has been quietly working in MI6’s surveillance department under a false name, encounters a violent confrontation with Colombian businessman Teddy dos Santos and is drawn into a conspiracy.

“Spring Fever”[TV drama (Korea)]

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“Spring Fever” is a heartwarming romantic comedy that will melt your frozen heart, about Yoon Beom (played by Lee Joo-bin), a high school teacher who has been transferred to a rural town after suffering a heartbreak, and Song Jae-gyu (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), a passionate troublemaker in town who dotes on her nephew who attends the school where Bom works.One episode will be exclusively distributed every Monday and Tuesday from January 5, 2026 (Monday). The film was directed by Park Won-guk, who directed the worldwide hit Korean drama “Marry My Husband.”

“Jujutsu Kaisen” Season 3 “Death Kaiyu Part 1”[TV anime (Japan)]

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Unlimited viewing of the third season of Jujutsu Kaisen, “Death Kaiyu Part 1,” based on the blockbuster manga by Gemo Akutami, which has sold over 150 million copies in total, will begin on January 9, 2026 (Friday). After the “Shibuya Incident”, 10 barriers (colonies) across the country were turned into demonic caves by the ritual “Death Kaiyu” designed by Noriyuki Kamo, the worst magician in history. In the midst of the chaos, Yuta Otokotsu, a special magician, stands in the way as the executioner of the tiger cane.

“Funeral Free Ren” Season 2[TV anime (Japan)]

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The second season of “Funeral Freelen”, based on the popular manga by Yamada Kaneto (author) and Abe Tsukasa (illustrator), is set in the world after the demon king was defeated by the heroes, and depicts the journey of Freelen, a wizard who has lived for more than a thousand years, who defeated the demon king with the heroes, and his new companions. The second season of “Funeral Freelen” will be available for unlimited viewing starting January 17, 2026 (Saturday). This season begins a story that continues from the end of the first season, which depicts the exam to qualify as a “first-class magician” necessary to reach the destination of Freeren’s journey, “Oreol, the place where the soul sleeps.”

“The Darwin Incident”[TV anime (Japan)]

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The human and non-human drama “Darwin Incident”, which revolves around “Humanzee” Charlie, a half-human, half-chimpanzee who has both intelligence that surpasses humans and physical ability that surpasses that of chimpanzees, will be exclusively available for unlimited viewing from January 7, 2026 (Wednesday). At the age of 15, Charlie starts school for the first time with the encouragement of his human foster parents and develops a friendship with Lucy, but he is targeted by the ALA, a terrorist organization that advocates “animal liberation,” and in order to protect his family and Lucy, he has to confront the ALA.

Movie (Japan)

January 1, 2026 (Wood・Blessing)
・“JUNK WORLD” *Unlimited viewing exclusive distribution
January 2, 2026 (gold)
・“Saint☆Oniisan THE MOVIE Holy Men VS Demon Army” *Fastest unlimited viewing delivery
January 3, 2026 (Saturday)
・“Crab Factory Ship” (2009 edition)
・『KIDS』
January 5, 2026 (month)
・”Golden Kamuy”
January 9, 2026 (gold)
・“YUKIKAZE” *Exclusive distribution
January 10, 2026 (Saturday)
・”G-men”
January 23, 2026 (gold)
・Prime Original “Beethoven Forgery” *Exclusive distribution
January 26, 2026 (month)
・“The Movie: When the World Ends with You FINAL”
January 28, 2026 (water)
・”52 Hertz Whales”
・”The secret that cannot be told”
January 30, 2026 (gold)
・Movie “Grand Maison Paris” *Unlimited viewing exclusive distribution

Movies (overseas)

January 1, 2026 (Wood・Blessing)
・”I am Sam”
・“Covenant/Promised Rescue”
・“Shoot’em Up”
・”Welcome to the parade”
·”bulldog”
January 2, 2026 (gold)
・Prime Original “Tiger” (Der Tiger/Germany) *Exclusive distribution from 8am
January 8, 2026 (Wood)
・“Earthquake 2025”
January 9, 2026 (gold)
・“Cuckoo” *Fastest unlimited viewing
January 16, 2026 (gold)
・“Ballerina: The World of John Wick” *Exclusive distribution
January 23, 2026 (gold)
・Prime Original “Cheekatilo: In the Dark” (Cheekatilo/India) *Exclusive distribution from 3:30 a.m.
January 28, 2026 (water)
・Prime Original “The Wrecking Crew” (The Wrecking Crew/USA) *Exclusive distribution from 5pm

Movies (Asia)

January 1, 2026 (Wood・Blessing)
・“Cursed Funeral”
January 15, 2026 (Wood)
“Hunpayon: Darkness hidden in fetishes”
Animated movie (Japan)
January 1, 2026 (Wood・Blessing)
・”Lupin the Third Fuck! Nostradamus”
・”Lupin the Third DEAD OR ALIVE”
TV drama (Japan)
January 1, 2026 (Wood・Blessing)
・”Mother of 14 years old ~ Born to love ~”
・“3rd year class C is having an affair. ”
・“It’s love! ~Yankee-kun and White Cane Girl~”
・“Monster”
January 5, 2026 (month)
・“Serial Drama W Golden Kamuy – Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoner Contest Edition”
January 7, 2026 (water)
・“Spoiled Marriage”
January 16, 2026 (gold)
・“Former Housewife of Kasouken”
January 17, 2026 (Saturday)
・”Glass ring and bandage”
January 18, 2026 (Sunday)
・“50 Minutes Lover” *Fastest unlimited viewing delivery

TV drama (overseas)

January 11, 2026 (Sunday)
・Prime Original “The Night Manager” (UK) Season 2 *Exclusive distribution from 5pm

TV drama (Asia)

January 1, 2026 (Wood・Blessing)
・”The King Loves”
・“Escape of the Seven”
・“Heojun ~Legendary Heart Doctor~”
・“Modern Farmer”
January 4, 2026 (Sunday)
・“Ukizuen ~True love blooming in turbulent times~”
January 5, 2026 (month)
・“Spring Fever” *Exclusive distribution (every Monday and Tuesday)
January 7, 2026 (water)
・“Hou Prisoner ~Inner Palace of Conspiracy and Betrayal~”
January 11, 2026 (Sunday)
・”Seja has disappeared ~Forbidden love~”
January 14, 2026 (water)
・“Kurumi Love ~Forbidden Love between Two Families~”
・“The Bride of the Manor is Cinderella ~The love of two people who protect the river and lake~”
January 21, 2026 (water)
・“A million times of love ~The love of two people goes through reincarnation~”
January 28, 2026 (water)
・“Touya Cloud Song ~The False Princess and the Ruthless Prince~”

TV anime (Japan)

January 1, 2026 (Wood・Blessing)
・“MF Ghost” 3rd Season *Fastest unlimited viewing delivery
・“Kaguya-sama: The Stairs to Adulthood”
・『TRIGUN STAMPED』
・“Detective Conan” Season 30
January 3, 2026 (Saturday)
・“I will live a long life to admire my favorite brother-in-law! ” *Fastest unlimited viewing delivery
・”Punishment of Heroes Punishment Hero 9004 Corps Penal Records” *Fastest unlimited viewing delivery
January 4, 2026 (Sunday)
・“Which one are you listening to now?” ? ”
・“To you in full bloom” *Fastest unlimited viewing delivery
・“A skillful poor man who was kicked out of the hero’s party”
January 5, 2026 (month)
・“Ikoku Nikki” *Fastest unlimited viewing delivery
・“Vigilante -My Hero Academia ILLEGALS-” (2nd season)
・“Golden Kamuy Final Chapter” *Unlimited viewing exclusive distribution
January 6, 2026 (Fire)
・TV anime “Fate/strange Fake”
January 7, 2026 (water)
・“Enjoyable territory defense of a carefree lord ~ Turning a nameless village into the strongest fortified city with production magic ~” *Fastest unlimited viewing delivery
・“Darwin Incident” *Unlimited viewing exclusive distribution
・“Eat a meal in a game of death. ”
January 9, 2026 (gold)
・“Jujutsu Kaisen” Season 3 “Death Return Part 1”
・“I’m going to fall in love with you anyway. ” 2nd period
・”The Invisible Man and the Human Woman ~The two will soon become a couple~”
January 10, 2026 (Saturday)
・“It’s not going to be a romantic comedy with my childhood friend” On-air ver.
・“The daily life of a torture part-time worker”
・“I Got Reincarnated as a Dragon Egg” *Fastest unlimited viewing delivery
·『TRIGUN STARGAZE』
・“High School! Strange Face Group (2026)”
・”Yoro Shinden Samurai Trooper”
January 11, 2026 (Sunday)
・“Aristocratic Reincarnation ~ Gaining the strongest power from a privileged birth ~”
・“You and I are complete opposites” *Fastest unlimited viewing
・“Daily life of a 29-year-old single mid-career adventurer”
・“There was a cute girl at the hero’s party, so I confessed my feelings to her. ”
January 12, 2026 (monthly holiday)
・“The fate of the other world depends on the company slave”
・”Eris’ Holy Grail”
・“I was expelled from the hero party, saying, “I don’t think someone like you can defeat the Demon King,” so I want to live freely in the royal capital.”
・“Jigoku Raku” 2nd season *Unlimited viewing exclusive distribution
・”The Demon King’s daughter is too kind!!”
・“Slave of the Demon Capital 2”
January 13, 2026 (Fire)
・“DARK MOON -Black Moon: Moon Altar- Original By DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR WITH ENHYPEN”
January 14, 2026 (water)
・“The villainess is doted on by the crown prince of a neighboring country.”
・”The Witch of Champignon”
・“Dead Account”
January 15, 2026 (Wood)
・[Oshinoko]3rd season
・“You still don’t know Gunma ~Reiwa version~”
・“Hikuicho Ushu Boro Tobigumi”
・“Hell Mode ~Gamers who like to play are unparalleled in a different world with abandoned settings~”
・“Hoppe-chan ~The secret of the Sun Kingdom and the Black Hoppe Group~”
January 16, 2026 (gold)
・“Urashi no Evening Moon”
・“Kaya-chan is not scary”
・”Human-hating teacher in the non-human classroom”
・”It’s time for the princess ‘torture'”
・“It’s time for princess torture” Season 2
・“Scum of the Brave”
January 17, 2026 (Saturday)
・“Funeral Free Ren” 2nd season

kids

January 7, 2026 (water)
・『mofusand』
January 10, 2026 (Saturday)
・“Little Malabar” Seasons 1-2
January 11, 2026 (Sunday)
“Chuggington” Season 4

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The UEFA Champions League is the world’s highest level soccer tournament, sponsored by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and contested by the strongest clubs representing Europe. WOWSPO will live stream the 2025-26 season from the league phase to the finals. January 2026 marks the fateful final round of the league phase (Matchday 8). Which team will win the ticket to the final tournament with the biggest win? I look forward to the success of Japanese players such as Takumi Minamino and Ritsu Doan.

January 21st (Wednesday) 22nd (Thursday) UEFA Champions League League Phase Matchday 7
January 29th (Thursday) UEFA Champions League League Phase Matchday 8

name:WOWSPO
Monthly fee:1,980 yen (tax included)

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The Australian Open Tennis is the first Grand Slam (four major tournaments) of the 2026 season. WOWSPO will be live streaming the 15-day battle from Melbourne Park, Australia. The male players to watch are C. Alcaraz (No. 1 in the world rankings) and J. Sinner (No. 2 in the world rankings), who are leading the current tennis world. Will Sinner achieve his third consecutive victory? Will Alcaraz achieve his long-awaited career Grand Slam? I can’t take my eyes off you. I look forward to seeing Japanese players such as Naomi Osaka and Gaito Oda do well. *World rankings are as of November 17, 2025

January 18th (Sunday) – February 1st (Sunday) Australian Open Tennis

name:WOWSPO
Monthly fee:1,980 yen (tax included)

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In the Bundesliga 2025-2026, on January 10, 2026, Frankfurt will clash with Dortmund with Ritsu Doan! Doan’s tricks and high transitions will determine the match, making this an important match that will predict the start of the new year.name:DAZN
Monthly fee:4,200 yen (tax included)

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After a short off-season, the players don new jerseys and ride new bikes as they ride out of the southern hemisphere in the middle of summer! A heated and serious competition will take place for the leader’s jersey, which is colored “ochre”, which represents the land of Australia. J SPORTS will deliver all stages of the Tour Down Under from the prologue to the 5th stage LIVE.Delivery schedule:
Cycle*2026 Tour Down Under
January 20th (Tuesday) Prologue
Wednesday, January 21st Stage 1
Thursday, January 22nd Stage 2
Friday, January 23rd Stage 3
Saturday, January 24th Stage 4
Sunday, January 25th Stage 5
name:J SPORTS
Monthly fee:2,840 yen (tax included)

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