# Where to watch Utaban (1996) in the UK

> Utaban (1996) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1996  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Seasons:** 15  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T09:06:06.054Z)  

## Synopsis

Utaban was a long-running Japanese music variety show, broadcast weekly from October 15, 1996 until March 23, 2010 on TBS. The name of the show is an abbreviation of "uta bangumi", meaning "music program". A special version of the show, running for two hours, was occasionally aired under the name Tokuban, an abbreviation of "tokubetsu bangumi", meaning "special program".

The show's theme song, played during the opening sequence and closing credits, was "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" by Nancy Sinatra.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Utaban in the UK?**

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**Is Utaban on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/19611/utaban-1996
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/19611/utaban-1996.json

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