HIDIVE

HIDIVE is a anime product operated by HIDIVE LLC, headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States, launched in 2017. Pricing anchors at $4.99/month, the corporate parent is AMC Networks (acquired Sentai Holdings / HIDIVE in 2022) (parent AMC Networks: NASDAQ: AMCX), and the 2025-2026 differentiator is the same item highlighted in Quick facts: Through 2025-2026 AMC Networks has continued operating HIDIVE as the boutique anime alternative to Crunchyroll, leaning on Sentai Filmworks' library and selective simulcasts rather than competing on volume.

Quick facts

• Operator: HIDIVE LLC
• Corporate parent: AMC Networks (acquired Sentai Holdings / HIDIVE in 2022)
• Public-market status: parent AMC Networks: NASDAQ: AMCX
• Headquarters: Houston, Texas, United States
• Founded: 2017
• Anchor 2026 price: $4.99/month
• Free tier or trial: Free 7-day trial; paid subscription required for full library
• Jurisdiction: Texas state law and US streaming-licensing rules
• 2025-2026 differentiator: Through 2025-2026 AMC Networks has continued operating HIDIVE as the boutique anime alternative to Crunchyroll, leaning on Sentai Filmworks' library and selective simulcasts rather than competing on v...

What is HIDIVE?

HIDIVE launched in 2017 as a anime product from HIDIVE LLC. The 2026 product surface spans iOS, Android, Web, Roku, and additional surfaces, with a feature set centred on anime streaming service with simulcasts of selected seasonal titles, library including classics from sentai filmworks' back catalogue, and english subtitles plus english dubs on selected titles. Subger tracks HIDIVE inside its broader anime catalog; the dedicated true-price page layers historical renewal-price data on top.

Why choose HIDIVE

Catalog and content depth

HIDIVE differentiates on anime streaming service with simulcasts of selected seasonal titles and library including classics from sentai filmworks' back catalogue. In context: the product is headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States and operates under Texas state law and US streaming-licensing rules, which shapes how the team designs the catalog / coverage / feature ladder. For 2026 buyers, the headline question is whether anime streaming service with simulcasts of selected seasonal titles matches actual usage patterns — and the anime category hub benchmarks how HIDIVE stacks up against the rest of the category on this dimension.

Product features

Beyond the headline, HIDIVE ships english subtitles plus english dubs on selected titles, dub-first focus including hidive-produced original dubs, and apps on ios, android, roku, apple tv, fire tv and chromecast, plus amc networks bundling with amc+ for selected promotions. These are the practical levers that decide whether the subscription pays back month-to-month. Subger's renewal-price tracker spotlights any tier where the steady-state price diverges sharply from the promotional first-year rate — see the true-price page for HIDIVE.

Plans and ecosystem

HIDIVE runs 2 pricing tiers from Monthly ($4.99/month) up to Annual ($47.99/year). The Annual tier at $4.99/month is the most-purchased anchor — see the pricing table for the full ladder and the renewal-price tracker for first-year vs. renewal math. Active promo codes are tracked on the HIDIVE promo page.

Pricing in 2026

HIDIVE's current 2026 ladder, with anchor figures in their primary billing currency:

The renewal-price delta — the gap between promotional first-year and steady-state pricing — is tracked on the dedicated true-price page for HIDIVE. Active promotional codes are listed on the HIDIVE promo page.

HIDIVE apps and platform support

HIDIVE ships across the following surfaces in 2026:

If you cancel and want to keep an existing account on a new device, see the HIDIVE cancellation guide for account-retention details.

Catalog and live-rights coverage

HIDIVE's 2025-2026 catalog hook is the rights mix described above: anime streaming service with simulcasts of selected seasonal titles plus library including classics from sentai filmworks' back catalogue. The practical questions for cord-cutters are which leagues / studios have exclusive output deals here, how much catalog overlaps with rival services, and whether bundled tiers reduce the household streaming bill. The anime category hub tracks rights shifts as they happen each broadcast season.

Use cases HIDIVE fits

• Anime fans wanting a low-cost secondary service alongside Crunchyroll
• Sentai Filmworks back-catalogue fans accessing classics on demand
• Subscribers preferring dubs and dub-first releases
• AMC+ subscribers benefitting from bundled promotions

If none of these matches your situation, the anime category hub ranks alternatives that may fit better.

Frequently asked questions

How much does HIDIVE cost in 2026?

HIDIVE's ladder starts at Monthly ($4.99/month), with the anchor reference at $4.99/month and top tier Annual at $47.99/year. Full breakdown in the pricing table and renewal-price math on the true-price page.

Does HIDIVE have a free tier or trial?

Free 7-day trial; paid subscription required for full library See the pricing table for the entry-paid step, and the HIDIVE deal page for current promo discounts.

Who owns and operates HIDIVE?

HIDIVE is operated by HIDIVE LLC. The corporate parent is AMC Networks (acquired Sentai Holdings / HIDIVE in 2022), with the product headquartered in Houston, Texas, United States and launched in 2017. Public-market status: parent AMC Networks: NASDAQ: AMCX.

Where is HIDIVE headquartered?

HIDIVE runs out of Houston, Texas, United States. It is governed by Texas state law and US streaming-licensing rules.

What's the 2025-2026 differentiator for HIDIVE?

Through 2025-2026 AMC Networks has continued operating HIDIVE as the boutique anime alternative to Crunchyroll, leaning on Sentai Filmworks' library and selective simulcasts rather than competing on volume.

How do I cancel HIDIVE?

Cancellation flows for web, iOS and Android are documented step-by-step in the HIDIVE cancellation guide. Time the cancellation before the renewal date to avoid the next billing cycle.

Are there HIDIVE promo codes or seasonal discounts?

Subger tracks active promo codes and seasonal deals on the HIDIVE promo page. Family / multi-user variants (where they exist) are listed in the pricing ladder above.

What devices does HIDIVE run on?

HIDIVE ships on iOS, Android, Web, Roku, Apple TV, and more. The platforms table above lists every supported surface.

How does HIDIVE compare with other anime options?

Fit depends on geography, ecosystem and ladder economics. The anime category hub on Subger benchmarks alternatives across price ladder, free tier, feature breadth and ecosystem.

How does Subger track HIDIVE pricing?

Subger pulls HIDIVE's public price card and layers historical renewal-price data so you can see when a promo first-year price falls off. See the true-price page for the delta between teaser and steady-state pricing.

Get started with HIDIVE

Pick a tier from the pricing table above that matches your usage. The Annual tier at $4.99/month is the most-purchased anchor for 2026 subscribers. If you're shopping around, browse the anime category hub to benchmark alternatives, and check the HIDIVE deal page for current promotional pricing before committing.

Before finalising, do three things: read the renewal-price math on the true-price page for HIDIVE so the first-year promo doesn't catch you out at renewal; verify the device and platform support against the surfaces you actually use day to day; and bookmark the cancellation guide so you know how to exit cleanly if usage drops. HIDIVE is a anime purchase that benefits from the same disciplined renewal-tracking habit Subger applies to every subscription in the catalog.

Related Subger guides

• Browse the anime category hub
• How to cancel HIDIVE
• Latest HIDIVE deals and coupons
• HIDIVE promo codes
• True renewal price of HIDIVE