What's New on Netflix now has MORE REGIONS
Is Backstage on Netflix in Japan?
Yes you can watch Backstage (2016) in Japan, but not without unlocking it.
Did you know that Netflix has movies and shows in their catalogue that they hide from us here in Japan?
Thousands of them! Backstage is one of them.
And did you know there are now ways to unlock those titles so you can watch them?
Read on to learn how. We've got steps, instructions, and the links you need.
Backstage
2016
A group of “very talented” teenagers sing, dance, and perform their way to the top at the famous Keaton School of the Arts! From the disappointments of failure, to the new friendships and crowning achievements, being a student at Keaton means you're on the path to becoming a star!
Genres
Actors
Colin Petierre, Devyn Nekoda, Alyssa Trask, Josh Bogert, Aviva Mongillo, Matthew Isen, Julia Tomasone, Adrianna Di Liello
Where to watch Backstage in Japan
Netflix has Backstage available in other countries around the world, but hides it from subscribers in Japan.
Unlocking it is simple, although it does require a subscription to a 3rd-party service.
Backstage can be streamed on Netflix in these countries
Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey
Seasons
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: The First Day | 2016-03-18 | unlockable |
| Best friends Vanessa and Carly embark on their first day as ballet dancers at the prestigious Keaton School of the Arts. Meanwhile, singer Alya struggles with stage fright in front of her music class. | ||
| 2: Groups of Two | 2016-03-25 | unlockable |
| Carly and Vanessa are forced to dance with new partners, while Jax disapproves of Miles' preferential treatment in music class. Alya contends with a celebrity classmate. | ||
| 3: The Brightside | 2016-04-01 | unlockable |
| Student council president Julie plans a spectacular freshman orientation while tension mounts between Carly and Vanessa. Miles keeps a secret from his classmates. | ||
| 4: Stand Tall | 2016-04-08 | unlockable |
| Carly helps Vanessa to impress the prima dancers, while Bianca enlists a reluctant classmate to create a spectacular song. Denzel tries to wow his artistic hero. | ||
| 5: Take Me Out | 2016-04-15 | unlockable |
| Carly worries that emotions are getting in the way of her duet with Sasha. Kit and Denzel are paired with a singer with an attitude, and Jax is forced out of his comfort zone. | ||
| 6: Dig Deeper | 2016-04-22 | unlockable |
| Alya's new musical partnership doesn't go as hoped. Singer Scarlet struggles with a movement for a non-movers class. Vanessa is hurt when Carly forgets their friendiversary. | ||
| 7: In Their Shoes | 2016-04-29 | unlockable |
| Carly and Vanessa compete against each other in mid-term ballet auditions. Miles' new lease on life has Jax concerned for his friend's health. Scarlet's intrigue with Julie grows. | ||
| 8: On Deck | 2016-05-06 | unlockable |
| Bianca is determined to impress her casting agent mother, while Jax challenges Kit to a DJ battle. Denzel's costume designs for the mid-term ballet are put to the test. | ||
| 9: Sotto Voce | 2016-05-13 | unlockable |
| Kit faces expulsion from Keaton if she doesn't reveal her secret; Vanessa needs Carly's help to impress Ms. Helstweel; tension builds when Miles must share studio space with Julie. | ||
| 10: The Understudy | 2016-05-20 | unlockable |
| Alya's newfound celebrity status at Keaton intensifies her rivalry with Bianca. Sasha comes up with a plan to win Carly's friendship back. Scarlett loses her voice. | ||
| 11: Lose Yourself | 2016-05-27 | unlockable |
| Julie stands up for her right to artistic expression; Vanessa pushes herself to her limits; Bianca reconsiders her future at Keaton. | ||
| 12: Plays Well with Others | 2016-06-04 | unlockable |
| Talented high school students at a fine arts school hone their crafts while dealing with the drama that comes from tough teachers, competitive friends, and their own self worth | ||
| 13: Hold On | 2016-06-10 | unlockable |
| Carly desperately tries to cheer Vanessa up after getting her kicked out of the primas; Bianca struggles to come clean about her secret; Denzel wants to make his mark in the art world | ||
| 14: Twelve Hours to Showtime | 2016-06-17 | unlockable |
| Tensions run high as the mid-term performances approach; Vanessa becomes determined to dance in the freshman ballet despite her injury | ||
| 15: Showtime | 2016-06-24 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 16: Restart | 2016-09-12 | unlockable |
| School is back in session but nothing is as it was before the break; new musical partnerships, changing dynamics in the dance stream and missing faces in the halls. | ||
| 17: Juggle | 2016-09-13 | unlockable |
| Sasha finds himself caught in the middle of Vanessa and Carly's feud. Miles must come to grips with the new normal at Keaton. Scarlett's presidency is threatened. | ||
| 18: Eyes Forward | 2016-09-14 | unlockable |
| A mysterious film student has Carly distracted from dance. Bianca's feelings for Jax resurface. Denzel must win over the student body to accomplish an ambitious project. | ||
| 19: Once in a Lifetime | 2016-09-15 | unlockable |
| Vanessa's frustration with not being able to dance reaches a boiling point. Miles is shocked when a familiar face returns and Julie broadens her creative horizons. | ||
| 20: Da Capo | 2016-09-16 | unlockable |
| Alya tries to reintegrate into life at Keaton but is met with hostility. Carly questions her feelings for Austin and Kit attempts to inject her true identity into her music. | ||
| 21: Friend or Foe | 2016-09-19 | unlockable |
| The music students put aside their differences to get through a difficult day. Vanessa makes a promise she might not be able to keep. Denzel must deliver bad news to a friend. | ||
| 22: Verite | 2016-09-20 | unlockable |
| Julie is consumed with guilt over cheating on her PSATs. A musical roots assignment hits an emotional nerve with Scarlett, while Carly's insecurities get the better of her. | ||
| 23: Step Up | 2016-09-21 | unlockable |
| Miles is nervous to define his relationship with Alya. Meanwhile, Vanessa questions whether or not she will be able to dance again and Julie faces the unexpected consequences of cheating. | ||
| 24: Ensemble | 2016-09-22 | unlockable |
| The freshmen dance class wants revenge on Julie for Ms. Maria's firing. Scarlett makes a discovery that unsettles Kit. Vanessa runs interference in Carly's relationship. | ||
| 25: After the Flood | 2016-09-23 | unlockable |
| Sasha exposes a classmate's secret on his blog with heartbreaking results. Bianca's guilt gets the best of her. Jenna is at odds with the rest of the grade nine dancers. | ||
| 26: Try Again | 2016-09-26 | unlockable |
| Creative differences threaten to put an end to Denzel's music video. Sasha enlists Vanessa's help for an audition. Carly's role in the sprinkler incident comes into question. | ||
| 27: Fallout | 2016-09-27 | unlockable |
| In the aftermath of Austin's bullying, Kit worries for Denzel's well-being. Alya seeks comfort from Miles. Vanessa tries to rebuild her friendship with a distant Carly. | ||
| 28: Lead the Way | 2016-09-28 | unlockable |
| The dance students rally together amid threats that their secret will be exposed. Bianca is determined to make memories with Jax, while Denzel faces a new challenge. | ||
| 29: Me | 2016-09-29 | unlockable |
| A dance rivalry comes between Carly and Vanessa. Bianca gets a career opportunity that could jeopardize her future with Jax and Alya questions Miles' feelings for a former crush. | ||
| 30: We | 2016-09-30 | unlockable |
| Keaton's talent is on display at the Open House, but as the school year comes to a close, the future of each student is uncertain. | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: And We Are Back... | 2017-08-28 | unlockable |
| The students are back at Keaton. Vanessa and Carly face some hard consequences, Jax's summer returns to haunt him. Alya and Miles compete to be mentored by a top music student. | ||
| 2: Episode 2 | 2018-03-13 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 3: Episode 3 | 2018-03-14 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 4: Episode 4 | 2018-03-15 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 5: Episode 5 | 2018-03-16 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 6: Gotta Be Strong | 2018-03-19 | unlockable |
| Vanessa gets in the middle of a feuding Beckett and Ms. Helsweel. Miles finds himself reliving some tough memories. Jenna's plan to cheer up Sasha backfires. | ||
| 7: Episode 7 | 2018-03-20 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 8: Episode 8 | 2018-03-21 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 9: Episode 9 | 2018-03-22 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 10: Episode 10 | 2018-03-23 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 11: Episode 11 | 2018-03-26 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 12: Shake It Off | 2018-03-27 | unlockable |
| A new class assignment has Bianca on edge. Vanessa receives a surprise from Beckett. An old friend returns to Keaton. | ||
| 13: Episode 13 | 2018-03-28 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 14: Episode 14 | 2018-03-29 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 15: Episode 15 | 2018-03-30 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 16: Episode 16 | 2018-04-02 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 17: Episode 17 | 2018-04-03 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 18: Episode 18 | 2018-04-04 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 19: Episode 19 | 2018-04-05 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 20: Episode 20 | 2018-04-06 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 21: Episode 21 | 2018-04-09 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 22: Episode 22 | 2018-04-10 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 23: Episode 23 | 2018-04-11 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 24: Episode 24 | 2018-04-12 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 25: Episode 25 | 2018-04-13 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 26: Not For Sale | 2018-04-16 | unlockable |
| Vanessa and Carly devise a plan to save Keaton. An influential buyer puts the fate of Julie and Matteo's art project at risk. Scarlett's relationship with Aidan is put to the test. | ||
| 27: Episode 27 | 2018-04-17 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 28: Episode 28 | 2018-04-18 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 29: Episode 29 | 2018-04-19 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| 30: Episode 30 | 2018-04-20 | unlockable |
| Synopsis not available | ||
