Type of site | OTT platform |
|---|---|
| Available in | Japanese |
| Founded | April 1, 2015 |
| Headquarters | Shibuya, Tokyo , Japan |
| Area served | Japan |
| Owner | CyberAgent (55.2%) TV Asahi (36.8%) Dentsu (5.0%) Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Inc. (3.0%) |
| Key people | Susumu Fujita (Representative director) |
| Products | |
| Services |
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| Revenue |  ¥6.04 billion (2018) |
| Operating income | ¥18.97 billion (2018) |
| Net income | ¥19.08 billion (2018) |
| URL | Abema.tv |
| Registration | Optional |
| Users | 35 million (app downloads) (2018) |
| Launched | March 1, 2016 (Early access) April 11, 2016 (Full launch) |
| Current status | Active |
Abema (Japanese: アベマ, stylized as ABEMA) is a Japanese live TV streaming website owned by the entertainment company, AbemaTV, Inc. that provides over-the-top media services to customers in Japan. The website primarily acts as an online television network, with multiple channels including news, sports, entertainment, anime and more. Users can watch most channels for free with the option to become a premium member, allowing them to view past programs on demand. Abema is owned by AbemaTV, Inc., which itself is 55.2% owned by CyberAgent and 36.8% owned by TV Asahi, with the remaining ownership by various other companies, most of them in the media and entertainment industry. In 2022, Abema broadcast all 64 matches of 2022 FIFA World Cup.
