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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: 12/12/2024.

Category

Miscellaneous

Business Models (May vary by country)

Free, Subscription, Transactional

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

Yes

Ads

No
U-NEXT PARTNERSHIPS
COUNTRY
PARTNER
Japan
Commufa Hikari






U-NEXT RELATED PLATFORMS
Platforms Owned By USEN NEXT HOLDINGS Co Ltd
Anime Hodai
U-NEXT COUNTRY AVAILABILITY

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Free version last update: 12/12/2024.
U-NEXT VISITORS SHARE PER COUNTRY

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Free version last update: 12/12/2024.

COUNTRY

COUNTRY SHARE

BUSINESS MODEL

Japan
99.08%
Subscription, Transactional, Free
United States
0.14%
China
0.11%
Korea, Republic of
0.08%
Australia
0.07%
Most Demanded Titles on U-NEXT

Full version updates most demanded titles weekly.

Free version last update: 12/12/2024.

POSTER

TITLE

TYPE

DEMAND SCORE

1

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice [2024]
Movie
59.38

2

Game of Thrones [2011]
TV Show
33.56

3

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga [2024]
Movie
29.14

4

Interstellar [2014]
Movie
28.15

5

Dune: Part Two [2024]
Movie
21.59
U-NEXT Contacts - Technology & Content Buyers

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Free version last update: 12/12/2024.

COMPANY

POSITION

NAME

LINKEDIN

U-NEXT CO., LTD.
Senior Product Designer, Content Acquisition
Wen Q.
Platform Essentials - Streaming Services Content Buying Contacts
U-NEXT CO., LTD.
Board Director and Chief Operating Officer
Toshi Honda
Platform Essentials - Streaming Services Content Buying Contacts
U-NEXT CO., LTD.
Content Acquisition Specialist
Ami Oshima
Platform Essentials - Streaming Services Content Buying Contacts
U-NEXT CO., LTD.
Chief Technology Officer
Rutong Li
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: 12/12/2024.

COUNTRY

PLAN NAME

TYPE

DURATION

PRICE

Japan
Transactional
Transactional
-
Japan
Monthly
Starter
Monthly
JPY 2189
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