Anime Times

Anime Times is a anime streaming channel operated by Anime Times Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Launched in 2019, it is privately held; distributed via Amazon Prime Video Channels Japan. The current customer offer spans Monthly subscription via Prime Video Channels, with an anchor price of JPY 770/month (around USD 5 per month). The 2026 development emphasis is: continued expansion of the simulcast catalogue and dubbed-audio coverage on Prime Video Channels Japan through 2025-2026.

Quick facts

• Operator: Anime Times Co., Ltd.
• Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
• Public-market status: privately held; distributed via Amazon Prime Video Channels Japan
• Founded: 2019
• Current tiers: Monthly subscription via Prime Video Channels
• Anchor price (2026): JPY 770/month (around USD 5 per month)
• Regulator: no sector-specific regulator applies to this consumer subscription
• 2025-2026 differentiator: continued expansion of the simulcast catalogue and dubbed-audio coverage on Prime Video Channels Japan through 2025-2026

What is Anime Times?

Anime Times is a anime streaming channel sold to customers in Japan by Anime Times Co., Ltd.. The product surface covers the core capabilities listed below, billed in JPY through the operator's website, mobile app and (where applicable) retail partners. Anime Times sits in the anime streaming channel category — concretely, add-on anime channel inside Prime Video Channels Japan competing with dedicated anime SVODs. The 2025-2026 product roadmap centres on: continued expansion of the simulcast catalogue and dubbed-audio coverage on Prime Video Channels Japan through 2025-2026.

Why choose Anime Times

Operator credibility and footprint

Anime Times Co., Ltd. is the company that owns and runs the service. The fact that it is privately held; distributed via Amazon Prime Video Channels Japan and based in Tokyo, Japan matters because customers in Japan can pursue contract enforcement, complaints and regulatory escalation in their own jurisdiction. Add-on anime channel inside prime video channels japan competing with dedicated anime svods.

Concrete product breadth

Anime Times's product surface is built around: Simulcast anime catalogue; Subtitled and dubbed tracks; Mobile and TV apps; Watchlist and resume across devices; Multi-device concurrent streams. The mix is wider than a single-feature point product and narrower than an everything-app — it targets the anime streaming channel buyer who wants depth on the named capabilities rather than a generic catch-all.

2025-2026 momentum

The differentiator worth weighing for a new subscription in 2026 is concrete and dated: continued expansion of the simulcast catalogue and dubbed-audio coverage on Prime Video Channels Japan through 2025-2026. That gives subscribers a forward signal beyond the static catalogue and tier list — i.e. capability the operator is actively investing in this year.

Pricing and tier ladder

Anime Times sells through 1 named tiers — Monthly subscription via Prime Video Channels. Pricing on the operator's site is denominated in JPY; the anchor price for entry-level access is JPY 770/month (around USD 5 per month). The tier ladder is structured around feature breadth rather than usage caps alone, so higher tiers add named capabilities (not just larger buckets).

Live list pricing rotates by promotion window — for canonical numbers, check the operator's pricing page for the current campaign before committing.

What's included — named features

• Simulcast anime catalogue — curated anime catalogue including simulcast and back-catalogue titles.
• Subtitled and dubbed tracks — Japanese audio with subtitles and dubbed-audio tracks where licensed.
• Mobile and TV apps — streaming apps on iOS, Android, smart TVs and set-top boxes via the distribution partner.
• Watchlist and resume across devices — unified watchlist with cross-device resume.
• Multi-device concurrent streams — concurrent streams per the underlying distribution platform.
• Episode releases on schedule — weekly simulcast or seasonal full-batch releases per series.
• Profile and parental controls — profile separation and content-rating filters.

Where you can use it

Anime Times is sold and delivered inside Japan. The customer journey runs through Anime's website and (where applicable) iOS and Android apps. Activation, billing and customer support are handled in JPY and the local language of Japan. Cross-border use is governed by the operator's terms; some features such as roaming, geo-restricted content or DTH satellite footprint may be limited outside the home country.

Catalogue and content rights

The credible read on Anime Times in 2026 is that it operates inside Japan under general consumer-protection law, with the operator publishing standard terms, privacy policy and complaints handling on its site. continued expansion of the simulcast catalogue and dubbed-audio coverage on Prime Video Channels Japan through 2025-2026.

How Anime Times compares within its bracket

Add-on anime channel inside prime video channels japan competing with dedicated anime svods. The practical comparison points are tier price (where Anime Times anchors at JPY 770/month), feature parity on the anime streaming channel surface listed above, and the 2025-2026 trajectory called out in the differentiator. Customers shopping the anime streaming channel bracket should weight those three together rather than the headline price alone.

Refunds, cancellation and cooling-off

Cancellation and refund handling follow the operator's published terms and the consumer law in Japan. For ongoing-service subscriptions the practical path is to cancel before the next billing cycle via the self-service portal; for fixed-term contracts (often used on telco and insurance lines) a cooling-off window applies under local consumer law.

Customer support channels

Support for Anime Times runs through the operator's mobile app, web help centre and a telephone hotline in business hours; some categories (insurance, telco) maintain 24/7 emergency lines. Response times and SLA levels vary by tier.

Who it suits

Anime Times is a credible fit for customers in Japan who want a anime streaming channel subscription from a named operator rather than a foreign-only or pure-OTT product. Specifically:

• A resident in Japan buying the anime streaming channel category for the first time and wanting a domestic invoice and customer-service language.
• An existing customer of an adjacent operator product looking to consolidate billing into one provider.
• A household wanting the named features in the tier ladder (Monthly subscription via Prime Video Channels through Monthly subscription via Prime Video Channels) rather than an everything-bundle.
• A buyer who values the 2025-2026 trajectory: continued expansion of the simulcast catalogue and dubbed-audio coverage on Prime Video Channels Japan through 2025-2026. It is less of a fit for customers outside Japan, for buyers who need feature parity not listed in the tier ladder, or for those who already have an equivalent bundled subscription from a competing operator.

Frequently asked questions

Who actually operates Anime Times?

Anime Times Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The legal-entity relationship and ownership chain is summarised in the Operator and Quick facts sections above.

Is Anime Times listed on a public stock exchange?

Privately held; distributed via amazon prime video channels japan.

When was Anime Times founded?

How much does Anime Times cost?

The anchor price is JPY 770/month (about around USD 5 per month). Tiers (Monthly subscription via Prime Video Channels) trade off feature breadth and inclusions; check the operator's pricing page for the current campaign price.

What are the main Anime Times subscription tiers?

Monthly subscription via Prime Video Channels. Tier choice depends on which named features in the list above the buyer needs.

Where is Anime Times available?

In Japan. Cross-border use of category-specific features is governed by the operator's terms.

Is Anime Times regulated?

Beyond general consumer-protection law in Japan, there is no sector-specific regulator that applies to this consumer subscription category.

What is Anime Times's 2025-2026 differentiator?

Continued expansion of the simulcast catalogue and dubbed-audio coverage on prime video channels japan through 2025-2026.

How do I cancel Anime Times?

Via the operator's self-service account portal or mobile app; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle subject to the contract type and any in-term notice period.

How does Anime Times compare in its category?

Add-on anime channel inside prime video channels japan competing with dedicated anime svods. Compare on tier price, named feature parity and 2025-2026 trajectory rather than headline price alone.

Get started with Anime Times

To subscribe to Anime Times, head to the operator's site in Japan. Anchor tier JPY 770/month (around USD 5 per month); compare the full ladder against the named features above before committing.

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