(formerly known as ) is a Japanese streaming video service owned and operated by AbemaTV, Inc., a joint venture between the internet company CyberAgent and the broadcaster TV Asahi. Launched in April 2016, the platform distinguishes itself from traditional video-on-demand (VOD) services by functioning primarily as a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) network. It offers multiple real-time linear channels alongside a premium on-demand subscription tier and pay-per-view (PPV) capabilities.
(formerly known as ) is a Japanese streaming video service owned and operated by AbemaTV, Inc., a joint venture between the internet company CyberAgent and the broadcaster TV Asahi. Launched in April 2016, the platform distinguishes itself from traditional video-on-demand (VOD) services by functioning primarily as a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) network. It offers multiple real-time linear channels alongside a premium on-demand subscription tier and pay-per-view (PPV) capabilities.
The platform features a diverse lineup of programming, including a 24-hour news channel, original dating reality shows, anime, and specialized channels for subcultures like Shogi and Mahjong. Abema has also become a major destination for sports broadcasting in Japan, gaining widespread mainstream recognition after securing the rights to live stream all 64 matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup for free. Its sports portfolio has expanded to include Major League Baseball, English Premier League, and major combat sports events.
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