The biggest news in the video streaming competition this week was U-NEXT's announcement of its October new release lineup and its partnership with NBCUniversal. This move dominated the overall conversation in the streaming market.
On the operational front, Lemino made major moves, with the announcement of a joint business venture with WOWOW. ABEMA ran free broadcasts of classic Disney titles, generating short-term viewing buzz. Amazon Prime Video maintained steady visibility as a home for fall anime and newly released titles, while Netflix continued to be named as a destination for the latest anime and buzzworthy releases. Hulu strengthened its anime lineup with repeated additions, demonstrating the power of its viewing pathways. DMM TV was mentioned for multiple fall titles, raising its presence in the anime viewing space. dアニメストア remained in the spotlight as a simultaneous and early streaming destination for new anime, while Disney+ drew renewed attention thanks to ABEMA's feature program. FOD also continues to be listed as a streaming destination for major anime titles.
Overall, structural moves such as large-scale partnerships and operational restructuring coincide with the seasonal factor of the battle for fall anime streaming rights, and competition among streaming platforms is more intense than ever.
Today's Ranking
| # | Name | Score | 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U | U-NEXT | 96.4 | +5.1% |
| 2 | L | Lemino | 92.8 | +16.3% |
| 3 | A | ABEMA | 90.1 | +7.4% |
| 4 | A | Amazon Prime Video | 87.6 | +1.7% |
| 5 | N | Netflix | 84.2 | +3.2% |
| 6 | H | Hulu | 81.9 | -7.4% |
| 7 | D | DMM TV | 78.5 | +0% |
| 8 | D | dアニメストア | 76.3 | +1.5% |
| 9 | D | Disney+ | 73.8 | -4.8% |
| 10 | F | FOD | 70.6 | -3.2% |