Format Deal for TV Asahi’s The Weather Girl Knows

TV Asahi has landed a deal for the Japanese format The Weather Girl Knows, which follows an oddball weather girl, who’s also a brilliant climatologist, paired with a rookie detective to investigate mysteries.

Shaftesbury, in partnership with WexWorks Media, has acquired the rights to The Weather Girl Knows. The procedural features weather as the key to unlocking puzzling crimes.

Yuka Kakui, the head of format development and sales at TV Asahi, said: “We are excited to have the opportunity to work with Shaftesbury and WexWorks Media on bringing The Weather Girl Knows to the worldwide audience. The script is unique yet universal and is bound to capture the hearts and imaginations of the global audience.”

Christina Jennings, chairman and CEO of Shaftesbury, added: “The Weather Girl Knows is a procedural crime drama, with real-world science at its core. The format has been a huge success in Japan and we are thrilled to bring these characters to new audiences.”

Matthew Wexler, CEO and executive producer at WexWorks Media, said:“I knew TV Asahi had created something special the minute I saw The Weather Girl Knows. I’m sure it will resonate with audiences around the globe and I couldn’t be more excited to be working with Christina and her team.”