TV Tokyo
The site of TV Tokyo, known for anime, business news and variety programmes.
TV Tokyo at a glance
TV Tokyo is an entertainment & streaming website and one of the most visited sites in Japan, currently ranked #69 in the country. It was founded in 1964 by Japan Science Foundation, Nikkei and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Today TV Tokyo is owned by TV Tokyo Holdings (Nikkei group). Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 80 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through tv advertising, anime licensing. Its closest rivals include tv-asahi.co.jp, tbs.co.jp, ntv.co.jp.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 75.2 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 77.6 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 80 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 84.8 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct63%
- Organic search21%
- Social8%
- Referral5%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Men54%
- Women46%
- Age 18-2428%
- Age 25-3429%
- Age 35-4421%
The audience is concentrated in Japan, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Japan86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 24 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Japan
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| tv tokyo | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| watch online | Top 10 | High | — |
| live stream | Top 10 | High | — |
| subscription price | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Japan web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 74% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading entertainment & streaming apps in Japan
Company information
- Website
- tv-tokyo.co.jp
- Sector
- Entertainment & Streaming
- Owner
- TV Tokyo Holdings (Nikkei group)
- Owner type
- Public company
- Founders
- Japan Science Foundation, Nikkei
- Founded
- 1964
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Employees
- 1,000+
- Ownership
- TV Tokyo Holdings (Nikkei group) controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $1.2 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- Japanese
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $1.2 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Public company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
TV Tokyo operates an entertainment and streaming service focused on Japan. The site of TV Tokyo, known for anime, business news and variety programmes. Revenue comes mainly from tv advertising, supported by the other lines listed below.
- TV advertising
- Anime licensing
Products & services
Related deals on Amazon
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International presence
- Primary market
- Japan
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Japan)
- #69 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading entertainment & streaming site in Japan
- Global rank
- 1800
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| tv-asahi.co.jp | ≈ 48 million / month | #70 class competitor | — |
| tbs.co.jp | ≈ 36 million / month | #71 class competitor | — |
| ntv.co.jp | ≈ 24 million / month | #72 class competitor | — |
What is TV Tokyo?
TV Tokyo (tv-tokyo.co.jp) is an entertainment and streaming service serving users in Japan. The site of TV Tokyo, known for anime, business news and variety programmes. It ranks #69 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the entertainment & streaming category.
Who owns TV Tokyo?
The site is operated by TV Tokyo Holdings (Nikkei group), founded by Japan Science Foundation, Nikkei. The company was established in 1964 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It employs around 1,000+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place TV Tokyo at roughly 80 million visits per month, about 2.7 million per day. Around 74% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 6.9 pages per visit with an average session of 14 min.
How TV Tokyo makes money
Revenue comes primarily from tv advertising, alongside anime licensing.
Competitors in Japan
Its closest rivals include tv-asahi.co.jp, tbs.co.jp, ntv.co.jp.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 1964
TV Tokyo is founded in Tokyo, Japan.
- Growth phase
Expands its entertainment & streaming offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #69 among the most visited websites in Japan.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Large local content library
- Live sports or exclusive originals
- Works across mobile, web and TV apps
- Affordable local pricing tiers
Cons
- Content rotates out of the catalogue
- Ad-supported tier interrupts playback
- Rights restrictions limit some titles
- Streaming quality varies on weak connections
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns TV Tokyo?
TV Tokyo is operated by TV Tokyo Holdings (Nikkei group). Public company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is TV Tokyo headquartered?
TV Tokyo is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
When was TV Tokyo founded?
TV Tokyo was founded in 1964 by Japan Science Foundation, Nikkei.
How many employees does TV Tokyo have?
TV Tokyo employs approximately 1,000+ people.
What is TV Tokyo's revenue?
TV Tokyo's revenue: ≈ $1.2 billion annual revenue (est.).
Who are TV Tokyo's competitors?
Main competitors in Japan include tv-asahi.co.jp, tbs.co.jp, ntv.co.jp.
How does TV Tokyo make money?
Mainly tv advertising, anime licensing.
Is TV Tokyo publicly traded?
TV Tokyo's ownership: Public company.
How many visitors does TV Tokyo get?
Third-party estimates place TV Tokyo at roughly 80 million visits per month, mostly from Japan, with 74% mobile traffic.
Is TV Tokyo safe?
TV Tokyo is an established entertainment & streaming site founded in 1964 and ranked #69 in Japan; use the official domain tv-tokyo.co.jp and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementstv-tokyo.co.jp
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageJapan and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos