What REMOW does

REMOW Co., Ltd. (REMOW株式会社) is a Tokyo-based global distributor and producer of Japanese entertainment content, founded in 2021 to address the limited legitimate international availability of Japanese anime and the resulting piracy problem. The company operates four business divisions: (1) Distribution — licensing Japanese anime and entertainment to streaming platforms and broadcasters worldwide; (2) Channels — operating FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels, notably "It's Anime" on Samsung TV Plus and VIZIO WatchFree+ in North America (combined 100M+ MAU) and "24/7 SAMURAI – SHINOBI" on Prime Video; (3) IP Production — merchandising, events, and pop-up retail; and (4) Production — co-production of anime and live-action films through its absorbed subsidiaries murmur and TIME. REMOW's content reaches 140+ countries, including via Anime Onegai in 18 Latin American countries, and is distributed through Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Samsung TV Plus, VIZIO WatchFree+, LG Channels, YouTube, bilibili, iQIYI, and Roku. The company maintains wholly-owned subsidiaries in South Korea (REMOW KOREA, 75% owned with COCCS Inc.) and Mexico (ANIME REMOW LATAM), and operates a global merchandise e-commerce store (~120 countries) plus physical pop-ups at venues such as Jewel Changi Airport Singapore.

REMOW's revenue model is diversified across five streams: content licensing royalties (to Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and regional broadcasters), FAST/AVOD advertising revenue, subscription (SVOD) and AVOD services via Anime Onegai in Latin America, co-production fees and film production revenue, and merchandise/IP licensing through It's Anime STORE and pop-up stores. The company is privately held with a deeply strategic shareholder base including principal shareholder Shueisha, Sumitomo Corporation (strategic investor from December 2024), Toei Animation, Toei Company, TV Tokyo, TBS, TV Asahi, Fuji Media Holdings, Shochiku, DeNA, Hakuhodo, and international investors ACA Group, TWM Venture, and AID Partners. Cumulative funding exceeds ¥10 billion across multiple rounds since 2022, supporting aggressive global expansion, FAST channel launches, and operational scaling ahead of any potential public listing. In April 2026, Kosuke Yahagi was appointed President & CEO, succeeding founding CEO Akira Ishii who transitioned to advisor.

Name

REMOW

Legal name

REMOW株式会社

Website

https://remow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

REMOW is a Tokyo-founded (2021) global distributor and co-producer of Japanese anime and entertainment, operating FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus and VIZIO WatchFree+, streaming service Anime Onegai in 18 Latin American countries, and licensing content to Netflix, Prime Video, and Crunchyroll across 140+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Japanese Entertainment Content Distribution and Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Catalog / Library Distribution & Re-Release (MPADAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Anime Production (MPADACAF)

Keywords

• Anime content distribution
• FAST channel operations
• Japanese entertainment licensing
• Streaming media services
• Video content production

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Content Distribution: REMOW distributes Japanese anime and entertainment content to global streaming platforms and broadcasters worldwide, earning licensing and distribution fees. The company distributes to platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and regional services across 140+ countries.
2. FAST Channel Operations: REMOW operates FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channels including 'It's Anime' and '24/7 SAMURAI - SHINOBI' across platforms like Samsung TV Plus and VIZIO WatchFree+ in North America. Revenue is generated through advertising from the free ad-supported viewing model.
3. Content Production: REMOW co-produces anime series and produces live-action films through its production divisions. The company has co-produced titles including 'Hell Teacher Nube', 'TOUGEN ANKI', 'My Deer Friend Nokotan', and various live-action films through its murmur label.
4. Merchandising and IP Products: REMOW generates revenue through character merchandise, pop-up stores, and licensed products. The company operates pop-up stores like 'POP UP! JUMP CHARACTERS STORE' in Singapore and sells anime merchandise through its It's Anime STORE e-commerce platform.
5. Subscription and AVOD Services: REMOW operates Anime Onegai, a Latin American anime streaming service offering SVOD (subscription video-on-demand) and AVOD (ad-supported video-on-demand) options, along with linear channels in 18 Latin American countries.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels12 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

REMOW is a Japanese entertainment distribution and production company that exports anime and Japanese entertainment content to global audiences across 140+ countries. The company operates owned FAST channels (It's Anime, 24/7 SAMURAI - SHINOBI) on major platforms including Samsung TV Plus, VIZIO WatchFree+, and Prime Video, runs the Anime Onegai streaming service in Latin America, distributes content via Netflix/Crunchyroll/Prime Video licensing deals, and produces live-action films and co-produces anime titles through its production divisions.

Product overview

REMOW operates as a global Japanese entertainment distribution and production company with four core business divisions: Distribution (exporting Japanese anime and content to 140+ countries), Channels (operating FAST channels including 'It's Anime' and '24/7 SAMURAI – SHINOBI'), IP Production (merchandise, events, entertainment venues), and Production (original content and co-productions). The company distributes through multiple platforms including its own streaming services (Anime Onegai in Latin America), FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus and VIZIO WatchFree+, Prime Video, YouTube, and various streaming partners. REMOW also maintains production subsidiaries murmur (live-action films) and TIME (theatrical productions), along with Korean subsidiary REMOW KOREA, and operates pop-up retail stores and e-commerce for anime merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• It's Anime: Global brand dedicated to Japanese anime delivering latest official news and full-length episodes via official YouTube channel and FAST channels worldwide
• 24/7 SAMURAI - SHINOBI
• murmur
• Anime Onegai
• It's Anime STORE

Products and services

• It's Anime Global brand dedicated to Japanese anime, delivering the latest official news and full-length episodes through official YouTube channel and FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus and VIZIO WatchFree+. Target audience: anime enthusiasts worldwide seeking legitimate access to Japanese anime content.
• 24/7 SAMURAI - SHINOBI North America's first-ever Japanese period drama FAST channel on Prime Video, featuring samurai and ninja content 24/7 including dramas, movies, and short videos. Target audience: fans of Japanese historical dramas (jidaigeki) in North America.
• Anime Onegai (Anime Onegai por ANIMEKA) Latin America-focused Japanese anime streaming platform offering SVOD (subscription), AVOD (ad-supported), and linear FAST channels across 18 countries including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Operates 6 specialized genre channels (general anime, action, sports, drama, music, sci-fi). Available on web, iOS, Android, Roku, and LG Smart TVs.
• Global Content Distribution Services B2B service providing global distribution of Japanese anime and entertainment content to broadcasters and streaming platforms worldwide, including licensing of anime titles and Japanese period dramas to Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Samsung TV Plus, VIZIO WatchFree+, and regional platforms across 140+ countries.
• IP Produce (IP Production Services) Merchandise development, events, and entertainment venue planning and production, bringing Japanese content to life through character goods and live experiences. Covers operational pop-up stores (POP UP! JUMP CHARACTERS STORE), anime merchandise e-commerce (It's Anime STORE), and licensed products across approximately 120 countries.
• Production Services (Anime and Live-Action) World-class content production from Japan including co-productions with global entertainment companies. Includes anime co-productions (TOUGEN ANKI, My Deer Friend Nokotan, Hell Teacher Nube) and live-action film production through former subsidiaries murmur and TIME (both merged into REMOW in November 2024 while continuing as production labels).
• It's Anime STORE Global anime merchandise e-commerce store operated by REMOW, available in approximately 120 countries, offering exclusive and limited anime-related products. Cannot be accessed or purchased from Japan.

Quantifiable outcome

• TOUGEN ANKI anime ranked #1 on Netflix Japan and #5 globally in July 2025, demonstrating successful global content distribution
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VIZIO (WatchFree+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 November 2025VIZIO hosts the 'It's Anime' FAST channel on their WatchFree+ platform (channel 986), expanding North American reach to VIZIO smart TV owners in the US. Combined with Samsung partnership, reaches 100+ million monthly active users.
• Samsung Electronics (Samsung TV Plus)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 July 2025Samsung TV Plus hosts REMOW's 'It's Anime' FAST channel, reaching 630+ million active devices globally. This partnership enables North American distribution of Japanese anime through Samsung's smart TV platform, providing free ad-supported anime streaming.
• OmnisekaiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2025Singapore-based company bridging manga and anime fan communities across Southeast Asia. Collaborated with REMOW for 'POP UP! JUMP CHARACTERS STORE' at Jewel Changi Airport, featuring Shonen Jump merchandise and exclusive products.
• Nihon Eiga Broadcasting CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025Joint venture partner for the '24/7 SAMURAI - SHINOBI' FAST channel on Prime Video. Nihon Eiga operates Japan's Japan Movie Channel and Jidaigeki Channel (top-5 CS channels). Both companies previously collaborated on 'SAMURAI VS NINJA' YouTube channel since 2022, now rebranded as 24/7 SAMURAI - SHINOBI.
• +SBTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 February 2025Brazilian free streaming service (10M+ downloads) partnered with Anime Onegai for free anime access through their streaming app, expanding Anime Onegai's reach in the Brazilian market.
• Laox HoldingsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2024Japanese retail company operating duty-free stores and anime merchandise shops in Akihabara. Partnership for character merchandise business expansion, including online sales of REMOW-owned character products and priority sales rights for China market development.
• COCCS Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Korean content business partner with 25% stake in REMOW KOREA subsidiary. COCCS provides knowledge and network for Korean content business operations, enabling efficient distribution in the Korean market.
• Anime Onegai S. De R.L. De C.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 April 2022Latin American anime service company in which REMOW invested and established capital/business alliance. Anime Onegai operates 'Anime Onegai por ANIMEKA' service offering SVOD, AVOD, and linear channels across 18 Latin American countries including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
• YouTubecoreTechnology or IntegrationYouTube hosts REMOW's 'It's Anime' official channel for anime news and full episodes, and '24/7 SAMURAI - SHINOBI' channel for Japanese period drama content. YouTube serves as primary D2C channel for global anime distribution.
• LG Electronics (LG Smart TVs)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLG Electronics provides smart TV platform for Anime Onegai's 5 specialized FAST channels in Latin America, available on LG Channels in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
• RokuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoku streaming platform planned to host Anime Onegai FAST channels, expanding reach in Latin American markets where Roku has significant user base.
• Hangzhou Fanfanyu GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese partner collaborating with REMOW for pop-up store operations in China, operating 'Shikanoko' merchandise stores in Hangzhou, Xi'an, and Suzhou cities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Crunchyroll (Sony Pictures / Aniplex): Largest dedicated global anime streaming platform. Distributes and simulcasts Japanese anime worldwide (including titles REMOW licenses), competing for the same anime fan base and the same Japanese rights holders.
• Aniplex of America (Sony Music Entertainment Japan): Handles international distribution of Aniplex/Sony anime titles. Competes with REMOW for global streaming rights and licensing deals on Japanese anime IP.
• VIZ Media (Shueisha / Shogakukan / ShoPro joint venture): Major North American manga and anime distributor backed by Shueisha—REMOW's principal shareholder. Competes for English-language anime distribution and consumer products.
• Sentai Holdings / HIDIVE: Anime licensing and streaming company that acquires and distributes Japanese titles to international audiences via HIDIVE and home-video partners—overlapping directly with REMOW's distribution business.
• Viki (Rakuten Group): Global Asian-content streaming platform with community-driven subtitling, distributing Japanese dramas and anime in 190+ territories. Comparable international Asian-content distribution model.

Regional players

• bilibili: Major Chinese anime and manga streaming platform, already a REMOW distribution partner. Represents both a peer (Asian anime distribution) and a partner channel for REMOW's China-facing strategy.
• iQIYI: Leading Chinese streaming platform distributing licensed Japanese anime. Comparable Asian-market anime licensing and distribution model.
• ADN (Animation Digital Network): French-language anime and Asian content streaming service distributing Japanese titles across Europe and francophone Africa—an analogous regional anime distribution specialist.

Emerging players

• AsianCrush: North American ad-supported streaming service focused on Asian (including Japanese) film and TV. Smaller-scale comparable offering in the same US FAST/AVOD space where REMOW's 'It's Anime' operates.

Broad incumbents

• Tubi (Fox Corporation): Large US ad-supported streaming platform that carries Japanese anime and J-drama titles. Provides competitive FAST/AVOD distribution surface and is a structural comparable for ad-supported anime reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ItsAnimeJP

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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