Rakuten TV Asian Cinema Italy

Rakuten TV Asian Cinema Italy is a narrow but welcome channel that caters to a specific cinephile niche, Asian films in Italian. No dubbing into English; if you're watching here you're getting Italian audio or subtitles. The programming leans heavily on recent Japanese mainstream hits (think Shinkai Makoto's anime, live-action adaptations of manga) and Korean thrillers (Bong Joon-ho's early work, Park Chan-wook), with a decent smattering of Hong Kong action from the 90s. The curation feels thoughtful, it's not just dumping films into a slot. You'll see themed nights (Sword & Sandal Asian edition, or a mini-festival of Wuxia). The channel doesn't run 24/7 linear; it seems to have scheduled blocks, so check the guide. For fans of Asian cinema who don't want to hunt through streaming catalogs, this gives a curated experience. That said, the picture quality varies, some older films look like upscaled DVDs. Still, for a free channel (likely ad-supported), it's a genuine offering. To watch Rakuten TV Asian Cinema Italy online, you'll need access via Rakuten's platform or a TV provider. It's a niche but valuable addition to Italy's Movies tv landscape.