Developer docs
API playgroundTry for free, no card

Search company profiles

Hidive

Full company profile

uuid000bp8l

Namestring
Hidive
Websiteurl
hidive.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2017
Descriptiontext

HIDIVE is a direct-to-consumer anime streaming service headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX). Founded in 2017, the company delivers Japanese anime content to North American audiences through subscription-based access, featuring simulcast releases, seasonal lineups, North American premieres, and both subtitled and English-dubbed content. Its primary customer segment is anime fans, with secondary engagement targeting convention attendees through events such as Anime Boston, where it hosts premiere screenings, dub panels, and Q&A sessions with Japanese voice actors and producers.

The platform operates as a single unified streaming service accessible via hidive.com, with no separately disclosed mobile apps, APIs, or proprietary technology features beyond standard streaming infrastructure. Revenue is generated exclusively through recurring subscription fees, though pricing details are not publicly disclosed. HIDIVE's marketing strategy is event-driven, leveraging anime conventions and social media campaigns to drive subscriber acquisition and community engagement.

As a subsidiary within AMC Networks' diversified media portfolio, HIDIVE functions as the parent company's dedicated anime streaming property, competing against larger platforms such as Crunchyroll and Netflix's anime offerings. The company maintains active regulatory engagement as part of a 17-platform coalition addressing EU audiovisual media policy. No independent funding rounds, M&A activity, patents, leadership changes, or AI/ML capabilities are documented in available source materials.

Short descriptiontext

HIDIVE is a Houston-based anime streaming service and wholly owned subsidiary of AMC Networks, delivering simulcast and exclusive Japanese anime content to North American subscribers via a direct-to-consumer subscription model.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersHouston, United States
HQ citystring
Houston
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
anime streaming service, video streaming platform, subscription streaming, simulcast anime, Japanese animation streaming
Industry2 codes
1Anime & Niche Genre Streaming Platforms (Horror/Faith/Indie/etc.)
CodeMPACAAAHPrimaryYes
2Niche/Genre Streaming Channels (e.g., Horror, Anime, Faith, Kids)
CodeMPABAHAHPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers5162
  • Broadcasting and Content Providers516
Product category
Anime Video Streaming
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Anime Streaming Subscription
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

HIDIVE generates revenue through subscription-based streaming services, offering anime content to viewers who pay recurring fees for access to its library of titles.

globenewswire.com
Marketing channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components1 value
Operations
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeDigital Commerce or Conte…
Digital Commerce or Content
Core offering1 text field

HIDIVE is a subscription-based anime streaming service operated by AMC Networks that delivers Japanese anime content to North American audiences. The platform offers simulcast series, seasonal lineups, exclusive North American premieres, and a curated library of classic and contemporary anime titles in both subtitled and English-dubbed formats.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

HIDIVE operates as a single, unified anime streaming platform. The service delivers Japanese anime content to North American viewers through simulcast releases, seasonal program lineups, and content featuring both original Japanese audio with subtitles and English dubbing options. As an AMC Networks property, it competes in the anime streaming market alongside platforms such as Crunchyroll and Netflix.

Product and service1 record
1HIDIVE Anime Streaming Service
Scale indicator1 record

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move3 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat3 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks1 record

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Hidive

Anime Video Streaminghidive.com

HIDIVE is a Houston-based anime streaming service and wholly owned subsidiary of AMC Networks, delivering simulcast and exclusive Japanese anime content to North American subscribers via a direct-to-consumer subscription model.

What Hidive does

HIDIVE is a direct-to-consumer anime streaming service headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX). Founded in 2017, the company delivers Japanese anime content to North American audiences through subscription-based access, featuring simulcast releases, seasonal lineups, North American premieres, and both subtitled and English-dubbed content. Its primary customer segment is anime fans, with secondary engagement targeting convention attendees through events such as Anime Boston, where it hosts premiere screenings, dub panels, and Q&A sessions with Japanese voice actors and producers.

The platform operates as a single unified streaming service accessible via hidive.com, with no separately disclosed mobile apps, APIs, or proprietary technology features beyond standard streaming infrastructure. Revenue is generated exclusively through recurring subscription fees, though pricing details are not publicly disclosed. HIDIVE's marketing strategy is event-driven, leveraging anime conventions and social media campaigns to drive subscriber acquisition and community engagement.

As a subsidiary within AMC Networks' diversified media portfolio, HIDIVE functions as the parent company's dedicated anime streaming property, competing against larger platforms such as Crunchyroll and Netflix's anime offerings. The company maintains active regulatory engagement as part of a 17-platform coalition addressing EU audiovisual media policy. No independent funding rounds, M&A activity, patents, leadership changes, or AI/ML capabilities are documented in available source materials.

Hidive firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Hidive
Website
https://hidive.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2017
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
HIDIVE is a Houston-based anime streaming service and wholly owned subsidiary of AMC Networks, delivering simulcast and exclusive Japanese anime content to North American subscribers via a direct-to-consumer subscription model.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Hidive industry classification

Industry
Product category
Anime Video Streaming
NAICS
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)
akta.pro primary industry
Anime & Niche Genre Streaming Platforms (Horror/Faith/Indie/etc.) (MPACAAAH)
akta.pro secondary industry
Niche/Genre Streaming Channels (e.g., Horror, Anime, Faith, Kids) (MPABAHAH)

Keywords

  • Anime streaming service
  • Video streaming platform
  • Subscription streaming
  • Simulcast anime
  • Japanese animation streaming

Where Hidive is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Houston
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Hidive business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Digital Commerce or Content
Cost components
Operations

Revenue model

  1. Anime Streaming Subscription: HIDIVE generates revenue through subscription-based streaming services, offering anime content to viewers who pay recurring fees for access to its library of titles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Hidive product offering

Product offering

Core offering

HIDIVE is a subscription-based anime streaming service operated by AMC Networks that delivers Japanese anime content to North American audiences. The platform offers simulcast series, seasonal lineups, exclusive North American premieres, and a curated library of classic and contemporary anime titles in both subtitled and English-dubbed formats.

Product overview

HIDIVE operates as a single, unified anime streaming platform. The service delivers Japanese anime content to North American viewers through simulcast releases, seasonal program lineups, and content featuring both original Japanese audio with subtitles and English dubbing options. As an AMC Networks property, it competes in the anime streaming market alongside platforms such as Crunchyroll and Netflix.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • HIDIVE Anime Streaming Service

Companies that use Hidive

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Hidive technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Hidive partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Hidive competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Hidive social profiles

Digital presence

Hidive financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Hidive leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Hidive funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Hidive M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hidive

What does Hidive do?

HIDIVE is a subscription-based anime streaming service operated by AMC Networks that delivers Japanese anime content to North American audiences. The platform offers simulcast series, seasonal lineups, exclusive North American premieres, and a curated library of classic and contemporary anime titles in both subtitled and English-dubbed formats.

Is Hidive a public or private company?

Hidive is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Hidive founded?

Hidive was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Hidive based?

Hidive is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.

How does Hidive make money?

One revenue line is on record: anime Streaming Subscription.

Does Hidive have an API?

No public API is recorded for Hidive.

What industry is Hidive in?

Hidive's product category is Anime Video Streaming. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPACAAAH, Anime & Niche Genre Streaming Platforms (Horror/Faith/Indie/etc.), with a secondary code of MPABAHAH, Niche/Genre Streaming Channels (e.g., Horror, Anime, Faith, Kids). Its NAICS code is 5162.

Unlock the full company data

50 free credits on sign-up, no credit card required.

Contact sales
Live signals
IgnReincarnated as a Sword Season 2 - Official TrailerIGN India published an article announcing the official trailer for the second season of the anime series "Reincarnated as a Sword." The content indicates that the new season will be available on the HIDIVE streaming platform. No further details regarding release dates or plot specifics were provided in the text.IgnTetsuryo! Meet with Tetsudou MusumeIGN has published the official trailer for the anime series "Tetsuryo! Meet with Tetsudou Musume," which is scheduled to premiere on the HIDIVE streaming platform in October 2026. The story follows university student Misaki as she joins her school's Travel Train Club, exploring themes of friendship and railway enthusiasm. This announcement marks the upcoming availability of the series for international audiences.IgnNia Liston: The Merciless MaidenIGN published an article announcing the official trailer for the anime series 'Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden,' which is scheduled to stream on HIDIVE. The story follows a protagonist who, after being granted a second chance at life, must master chi to overcome illness while seeking combat and adventure. This announcement serves as promotional content for the upcoming release of the series.VarietyHIDIVE, Mainichi Broadcasting System Ink Anime Output Deal, Set ‘Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden’ Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)HIDIVE and Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS) have signed a new multi-year exclusive output deal to expand their existing partnership for distributing anime outside Asia. The agreement designates HIDIVE as the exclusive worldwide distributor for select MBS programming, starting with the premiere of 'Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden' in August 2026. This pact represents HIDIVE’s largest content programming agreement to date.ComicBook.comEvery Anime Coming to HIDIVE in August 2026HIDIVE will release English dubs for three anime series in August 2026: 'The World Is Dancing,' 'HELL MODE~The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing Season 2,' and 'The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World.' These titles originally premiered in Japan during July 2026 and are now being made available to the platform's audience with localized audio. No new original series are being added to the library this month.AmcglobalmediaHIDIVE and Iconic Releasing Present “Ninja Scroll” 4K Limited Theatrical Release — October 4, 5 & 7 in U.S. and Canada |HIDIVE and Iconic Releasing announced a limited 4K theatrical re-release of the anime film 'Ninja Scroll' scheduled for October 4, 5, and 7 in the U.S. and Canada. The 4K restoration was produced by Sentai Filmworks under the supervision of director Yoshiaki Kawajiri, following a world premiere at the Berlinale festival. This event marks the second partnership between HIDIVE and Iconic Releasing regarding this specific title.IgnNinja Scroll 4K Restoration: Trailer and Release News RevealedA 4K restoration of the 1993 samurai film Ninja Scroll will play in North American theaters on October 4, 5, and 7, 2026, in a limited release. The restoration involved a 4K scan of the original 35mm negative, with color correction. Ticket sales will be announced soon.The OuterhavenHIDIVE Set to Showcase Entire Spring 2026 Season Line-Up at Upcoming Anime Boston 2026AMC Networks' anime streaming service HIDIVE will showcase its complete Spring 2026 season lineup at Anime Boston 2026 from April 3–5, featuring North American premieres of multiple series including The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2, Farming Life in Another World 2, Petals of Reincarnation, Yowayowa Sensei, and newly acquired Kirio Fan Club. The three-day programming schedule includes encore screenings, premiere events, dub panels, and Q&A sessions with Japanese voice actors and producers. HIDIVE is encouraging attendees to use the hashtag #HIDIVEAB across social media posts.ForbesYou Can Now Watch The Anime Classic 'Space Runaway Ideon' OnlineThe anime streaming service Hidive has made the classic series 'Space Runaway Ideon' available for online viewing. The article highlights the show's significance as a dark science fiction work directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, noting its influence on later anime like 'Neon Genesis Evangelion'.ScreenrantRecent HIDIVE Fantasy Anime Has an Important Lesson For Isekai (Even Though It's Not One)The article analyzes the anime series Helck, specifically focusing on a plot point in episode 4 where protagonists Helck and Vermilio are transported to a remote island, creating an isekai-like scenario despite not leaving their world. This event serves to deepen the characters' alliance by isolating them from the ongoing human-demon war on the main continent. The narrative draws parallels to the isekai genre through the demons' use of a DNA-based tracking spell that treats the island as a separate world.