Abema Anime Live Stream

Official Streaming Sources: You can watch Abema Anime on: ABEMA.

Abema Anime is a sports broadcaster covering live sport, sports news and analysis.

TV Channel Coverage

In Japan, Abema Anime carries coverage of live sport, sports news and analysis. These rights make it one of the go-to channels for fans following NPB baseball and the J.League lead the Japanese sports calendar in Japan. Programming typically includes live match broadcasts, pre- and post-match studio coverage, expert analysis, and condensed highlights packages for matches not shown in full.

DAZN Japan holds extensive J.League rights. ABEMA carries F1 and other international sport. NHK covers sumo and Olympic sport free-to-air. Japan's hosting of the 2019 Rugby World Cup significantly raised interest in rugby union.

Where to Watch Online

Abema Anime is available through select streaming providers in Japan. As a pay-TV channel, Abema Anime is distributed through a range of operators in Japan. Subscription requirements, pricing and availability of specific sports packages vary between providers. Some operators include Abema Anime in a base sports tier while others offer it as part of a premium add-on. Streaming access — via apps on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, laptops and streaming sticks — is now available through most major providers, making it possible to watch Abema Anime without a traditional satellite dish or cable box.

This page on WhereSports lists every streaming provider and cable operator currently carrying Abema Anime in Japan. Because broadcast rights are renewed on multi-year cycles and providers regularly update their channel packages, the lineup can change. WhereSports keeps this information current so you can quickly check which Japan services include Abema Anime and compare what each package offers before subscribing.

Our Verdict

Whether you are a long-term subscriber looking to check your current provider still carries Abema Anime, or someone considering a new sports package, the guide above gives you a clear view of your options. Factors worth comparing between providers include HD and 4K stream availability, the number of simultaneous streams permitted, monthly contract flexibility versus annual pricing, and whether a free trial is offered. Use the provider list above to make a like-for-like comparison before committing to a subscription.

Abema Anime is a pay-TV channel, meaning it is not available free-to-air in Japan. A subscription to at least one of the listed providers is required to access live coverage. Rights deals typically run for three to four years before going back out to tender, which means the provider lineup for Abema Anime in Japan can change significantly at the end of each rights cycle. Following rights renewals, some sports that were previously on Abema Anime may move to a different broadcaster, and vice versa.