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nicovideo.jp · checked 12 Oct 2026

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YesFree tier

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Pricing

FreeFree access to niconico; some content or features may require PremiumFree
Niconico Premium, monthlyMonthly · Premium viewing and playback benefits¥990/mo
Niconico Premium, annualAnnually · Premium viewing and playback benefits¥9,900/yr

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Facts

Website: nicovideo.jp
Price: Free tier · from ¥9,900/yr
Free trial: Not stated
Content: The service includes videos across music, dance, game commentary, virtual YouTubers, MMD, animals, sports, and anime.
Creator features: The live app offers avatar streaming using VRM 3D models, voice changing, time shift, multi-camera streaming, and catch-up playback.
Founded: 1997
Free viewing: The video app says users can watch videos immediately without registering an account.
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Intended audience: The video app describes its audience as people interested in anime, Vocaloid, music, dance, game commentary, and other internet culture.
Live streaming: Niconico Live supports live and game streams with comments, gifts, and interactive features.
Mobile apps: The video app is available for iPhone and iPad, and the live-streaming app lists Android 5.0 or later as its required environment.
Operator: Dwango lists its business as planning, developing, operating, supporting, and consulting on network entertainment content and systems.
Premium benefits: Premium benefits include hiding video ads, high-quality playback during congestion, faster video loading, background playback, and expanded viewing and list features.
Security incident: Dwango reported that a large cyberattack, including ransomware, temporarily stopped niconico services in June 2024.
Support: The live app directs users to contact support through the Contact Us option in its My Page section.

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