the following companies didn't merge in japan until 2022: AVRO & TROS KRO & NCRV BNN & VARA caused the new Smurfs to air in japan in VARA, Bravo Babilu in TROS. The Shortest lifed shows on Zappelin Japan that lasted before the shutdown are Amika, Daisho (Japanese Bol en Smik), Kauizu (Japanese Kwiskwat)
