VIVANT Is Back: How to Watch Japan's Biggest Spy Drama Sequel on TVer (2026)
If you’ve noticed a wave of Japanese TV chatter about a spy drama with a two-faced Sakai Masato, a desert (and now global) manhunt, and a giant corporate conspiracy — that’s VIVANT, and its long-awaited sequel is airing right now on TVer. The Quick Answer VIVANT’s sequel started July 26, 2026 on TBS’s Sunday drama slot and is airing in two consecutive cours (roughly six months). As of this writing it’s up to episode 17 (aired September 6), with episode 18 airing September 13. Episodes are available on TVer as catch-up for about a week after broadcast — free, but geo-blocked outside Japan, so you’ll need a VPN with Japanese servers to watch from abroad. ...