U-Next
Type of site | OTT platform |
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| Available in | Japanese |
| Headquarters | Kamiōsaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan |
| Area served | Japan |
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| URL | video |
| Registration | Required |
| Users | 4.3 million |
| Launched | 2007 (as Gyao Next) |
| Current status | Operating |
U-Next (ユーネクスト, Yū-Nekusuto; often stylized as U-NEXT) is a Japanese over-the-top streaming platform. Originally launched in 2007 as GyaO Next, the service has grown into one of Japan's leading streaming platforms, reaching 5 million subscribers as of November 2025. In addition to video streaming, the platform provides an e-book distribution service. As of 2024, U-Next holds a 17.9% market share of the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) sector in Japan, ranking second only to Netflix.
The platform integrates Paravi—featuring TBS Television and TV Tokyo content—and the HBO Max library as bundled services. It also distributes content from NBCUniversal (including Peacock Originals) and Paramount (including Paramount+ Originals), with select titles streaming exclusively in Japan. Additionally, football matches from leagues such as La Liga and the Premier League are available via dedicated hubs.