What TV Aichi does

TV Aichi (legal name: Aichi Television Broadcasting Co., LTD.; テレビ愛知) is a privately held regional commercial television broadcaster in Japan, founded in 1986 and headquartered at 2-4-8 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The station broadcasts over-the-air on Channel 10 across the entirety of Aichi Prefecture through a digital terrestrial transmission network anchored by a 1kW main relay station in Seto and approximately 15 secondary relay stations covering Toyohashi, Tahara, Tokoname, Meieki, Odaka, Futagawa, and other municipalities. TV Aichi is a TXN (TV Tokyo Network) affiliate, distributing a mix of national TXN programming and locally produced Aichi-focused content including news, sports, anime, variety shows, drama, and documentaries such as the long-running "Factory Fan" (工場へ行こう III AMAZING FACTORY) series.

The company's monetization is advertising-led: as a free-to-air broadcaster TV Aichi generates revenue by selling commercial (CM) spots to advertisers seeking reach into the Aichi Prefecture audience. Beyond linear broadcasting, the company operates a multi-platform content ecosystem including the Locipo (ロキポ) video-on-demand streaming platform co-owned with four other Nagoya-area commercial broadcasters, distribution on TVer (national free VOD), official social media accounts across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, and LINE, and the Yomu TV Aichi article platform. TV Aichi also generates supplementary revenue and brand equity through the organization of large-scale public events including the World Cosplay Summit, Hokocos and OSU Cos cosplay events, Hakubutsumania (natural science expo), the SAKETOMO sake lifestyle brand, and a membership program (テレビ愛知メンバーズ).

TV Aichi's go-to-market is sales-led on the advertiser side: the station sells advertising inventory against its broadcast and digital audience reach, with a primary customer segment being general viewers in Aichi Prefecture and a secondary segment being regional advertisers and sponsors. The station differentiates on local relevance, providing Aichi-specific news, regional events coverage, and programming featuring local talent that national networks do not produce at this granularity. The company's partnerships include strategic content alliances with Pia (event co-organization), WCS (World Cosplay Summit), TV Tokyo (network programming supply), and the broader Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association. With 40 years of continuous operation and a 2026 40th anniversary milestone, TV Aichi is positioned as a mature regional broadcaster rather than a growth-stage venture.

Name

TV Aichi

Legal name

Aichi Television Broadcasting Co.,LTD.

Website

https://tv-aichi.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TV Aichi is a private regional Japanese commercial TV broadcaster serving Aichi Prefecture via digital terrestrial Channel 10 under the TXN network. It monetizes local advertising, co-owns the Locipo VOD platform, and operates live events, a sake lifestyle brand, and digital content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Network-Affiliated Local TV Stations (ABC/CBS/NBC/FOX/CW/Telemundo/Univision, etc.) (MPABACAE)

Keywords

• Regional television broadcasting
• Local news programming
• Anime and variety shows
• Digital terrestrial broadcasting
• Advertising sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Nakaku

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Advertising (CM): Television commercial advertising revenue from businesses wanting to reach Aichi Prefecture viewers. The station sells advertising slots during programming across news, drama, anime, variety, and sports content.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

TV Aichi operates Channel 10 (10チャンネル), a free-to-air regional commercial television station serving Aichi Prefecture as a TXN (TV Tokyo Network) affiliate. It delivers news, sports, anime, variety shows, dramas, and movies via digital terrestrial broadcasting, complemented by on-demand streaming through the Locipo platform, the TV Aichi Members loyalty program, locally focused content brands such as SAKETOMO (sake lifestyle) and Hanryu Information (Korean wave), and a portfolio of large-scale community events (e.g., Hokocos, Hakubutsumania, World Cosplay Summit).

Product overview

TV Aichi (テレビ愛知) is a regional TV broadcasting station covering Aichi Prefecture as part of the TXN (Tokyo Television Network). The company operates a multi-platform content portfolio comprising linear TV broadcasting (10 channels), an on-demand streaming platform (Locipo), membership services, and a sake lifestyle brand (SAKETOMO). Its primary product is TV broadcasting delivering news, sports, anime, variety shows, and dramas. The company differentiates through locally-produced programming such as factory documentaries and Aichi-focused variety content. Beyond broadcasting, TV Aichi organizes and hosts numerous public events including the World Cosplay Summit, Hakubutsumania natural science expo, Hokocos street cosplay event, and annual Osu festival events. The product ecosystem integrates streaming, membership engagement, e-commerce through membership programs, and live entertainment events.

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Products and services

• TV Aichi 10 Channel (テレビ愛知 10チャンネル) Regional Broadcasting Service Free-to-air regional TV broadcasting service covering Aichi Prefecture and surrounding areas, airing news, sports, anime, variety shows, dramas, movies, and locally produced programs. Distributed via over-the-air digital terrestrial transmission (Channel 10) from the Seto main relay station and approximately 15 sub-relay stations throughout the prefecture.
• TV Aichi Members (テレビ愛知メンバーズ) Official viewer loyalty and membership program for TV Aichi, providing members with exclusive information, presents, and special promotional campaign access.
• SAKETOMO Sake-focused lifestyle media platform and events brand showcasing local sake breweries from Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures, operated by TV Aichi announcers.
• Locipo (ロキポ) Streaming Platform Participation Participation in the jointly operated Locipo video-on-demand and live streaming service with four other Nagoya-area TV stations, offering catch-up viewing of TV Aichi programs and exclusive content to viewers.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ぴあ (Pia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2026TV Aichi co-organizes the Hakubutsumania (博物mania) event with Pia, a major ticketing and entertainment company. The event is held at the Nagoya中小企业振興会舘 and features natural science exhibits, workshops, and creator booths.
• 株式会社WCScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2024TV Aichi partners with WCS (World Cosplay Summit) to co-host the Hokocos cosplay event and other cosplay-related programming. This partnership leverages WCS's international cosplay network and TV Aichi's local broadcasting reach.
• TXNネットワーク各局coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTV Aichi is affiliated with the TXN (TV Tokyo Network), connecting with TV Tokyo and other regional TXN stations for content sharing and network programming.
• 在中京民放5局 (Locipo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTV Aichi participates in Locipo, a joint video streaming platform operated by five Nagoya-area commercial broadcasters, providing on-demand access to programming.
• テレビ東京coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTV Aichi receives programming and content from TV Tokyo as part of its network affiliation, distributing national programming to Aichi Prefecture audiences.
• 日本民間放送連盟minorOthersTV Aichi is a member of the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association (日本民間放送連盟), adhering to broadcast standards and industry guidelines.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC TV): ANN affiliate serving Kansai. Comparable regional broadcaster with multi-platform content operations, including streaming and events, though operating in a different region.
• Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation (ytv): NNN affiliate serving the Kansai region. Comparable regional commercial broadcaster with similar advertising revenue model but in a different geographic market.

Direct peers

• Chukyo Television Broadcasting (CTV): ANN (TV Asahi) network affiliate headquartered in Nagoya. Direct local competitor to TV Aichi in the Aichi Prefecture commercial broadcasting market.
• TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting: TXN affiliate serving Fukuoka and northern Kyushu. Comparable as a regional TXN commercial broadcaster with similar advertising-led revenue model and content portfolio.
• Nagoya Broadcasting Network (NBN/Me-Tele): NNN (Nippon TV) affiliate serving the Nagoya/Aichi market. Another direct competitor within the same five-broadcaster Nagoya local market structure.
• TV Hokkaido (TVh): TXN affiliate serving Hokkaido. Comparable as a regional TXN broadcaster with the same network affiliation structure and local commercial focus.
• TV Setouchi Broadcasting (TSC): TXN affiliate serving the Setouchi (Okayama/Kagawa) region. Directly comparable as a regional TXN commercial broadcaster with the same network content model and local programming strategy.
• Tokai Television Broadcasting (THK): FNN-affiliated commercial broadcaster also headquartered in Nagoya and serving Aichi Prefecture. Direct local market competitor fighting for the same Aichi advertisers and viewers.
• TV Osaka Corporation (TVO): TXN (TV Tokyo Network) affiliate serving the Kansai region. Most structurally comparable peer: same network affiliation, similar regional commercial broadcaster business model, and parallel mix of local programming plus network content.

Emerging players

• TVer (Japan Television Corp JV): Free catch-up streaming service jointly operated by major Japanese commercial broadcasters including TXN affiliates. Comparable as a digital distribution channel that competes for advertising share in the same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tv_aichi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TVaichi10ch
• Facebookfacebook.com/tvaichi
• Instagraminstagram.com/tvaichi
• TikToktiktok.com/@tvaichi_official

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Investors

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Investments

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