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U-NEXT
Owner: USEN NEXT HOLDINGS Co Ltd

(May vary by country)

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U-NEXT OVERVIEW

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Free version last update: 29-Jan-2025.

Category

Miscellaneous

Business Models (May vary by country)

Subscription, Transactional, Free

Launch Year

2007

Description

U-NEXT is a streaming service offering free, subscription, and transactional viewing options, launched in Japan in 2007 by USEN NEXT HOLDINGS Co Ltd. It has a strong focus on the Asian market, available across all Asian continents. With dedicated apps on Android and iOS platforms, users can enjoy original content and live streaming without interruptions from ads. Popular in Japan, the United States, and China, U-NEXT stands out for its partnership with Commufa Hikari and its subsidiary service, Anime Hodai. With a global presence spanning multiple countries, U-NEXT is a top choice for viewers seeking diverse and engaging content experiences.

Content Aggregator

Yes

Originals

Yes

Live Channels / Events

No

Ads

Yes
U-NEXT PARTNERSHIPS
COUNTRY
PARTNER
Japan
Commufa Hikari






U-NEXT COUNTRY AVAILABILITY

Full version updates traffic share variables monthly.

Free version last update: 29-Jan-2025.
U-NEXT VISITORS SHARE PER COUNTRY

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Free version last update: 29-Jan-2025.

COUNTRY

COUNTRY SHARE

BUSINESS MODEL

Japan
99.14%
Subscription, Transactional, Free
China
0.13%
United States
0.13%
Australia
0.09%
Korea, Republic of
0.08%
Most Demanded Titles on U-NEXT

Full version updates most demanded titles weekly.

Free version last update: 29-Jan-2025.

POSTER

TITLE

TYPE

DEMAND SCORE

1

Gladiator 2 [2024]
Movie
100

2

The Penguin [2024]
TV Show
7877

3

Dune: Prophecy [2024]
TV Show
7512

4

Venom: The Last Dance [2024]
Movie
5534

5

Juror #2 [2024]
Movie
5065
U-NEXT Contacts - Technology & Content Buyers

Full version updates contacts monthly.

Free version last update: 29-Jan-2025.

COMPANY

POSITION

NAME

LINKEDIN

U-NEXT CO., LTD.
Board Director & COO
Toshi Honda
Platform Essentials - Streaming Services Content Buying Contacts
U-NEXT CO., LTD.
Content Acquisition
Ami Oshima
Platform Essentials - Streaming Services Content Buying Contacts
U-NEXT CO., LTD.
Content Acquisition
Mami Toyosaki
Platform Essentials - Streaming Services Content Buying Contacts
U-NEXT CO., LTD.
Head of & Marketing
Kuniyasu Suzuki
Platform Essentials - Streaming Services Content Buying Contacts
U-NEXT PRICES, PLANS AND OFFERS

Full version updates prices, plans and offers daily.

Free version last update: 29-Jan-2025.

COUNTRY

PLAN NAME

TYPE

DURATION

PRICE

Japan
Transactional
Transactional
-
Japan
Monthly
Starter
Monthly
JPY 2189
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