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JIN -仁-

The Japanese live-action drama series 'JIN -仁-' is streaming on Prime Video as part of a 47-title TBS catalog drop in July 2026.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 28

Prime Video announced its July 2026 streaming lineup on June 27, 2026, which includes 47 TBS drama series rolling out from July 1. Among the titles is the medical time-travel drama 'JIN -仁-'. The addition is part of one of the largest single-studio catalog drops on the platform, giving subscribers access to multiple long-running franchise entries at once.

No other Yomimono stories have covered 'JIN -仁-' beyond this streaming availability announcement. The series is not the subject of any recent production news, casting updates, or sequel announcements in the provided coverage. Its current status is limited to its inclusion in the Prime Video catalog.

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Streaming platform
Prime Video ↗
Availability date
July 1, 2026 ↗
Catalog context
Part of a 47-title TBS drama series drop ↗

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tv · July 1, 2026 · Prime Video · 2026-06-27

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Aug 17

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Aug 14

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Aug 10

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Aug 8

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Aug 8

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Aug 8

Taiko no Tatsujin Font Change Raises LETS Pricing Fallout Questions

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