[What is the completely free video distribution service "R Channel"?]
"R Channel" is a completely free video distribution service operated by Rakuten. You can watch content that is distributed according to the program schedule like a TV broadcast 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for free, and it broadcasts a wide range of programs such as anime, movies, news, sports, music, K-POP, Asian dramas, railways, and kids. As a linear video distribution service, it has about 45 channels (※ 1), which is the largest in Japan. In addition, it also has "unlimited viewing" that you can watch at any time, and "missed broadcast" compatible programs that you can watch for free for one week from the distribution, so you can enjoy a variety of works at any time.

◎Features of R Channel
・Completely free and can be viewed by anyone without registration
・Delivers about 45 or more channels, which is the largest in Japan as a free linear video distribution service (※ 1)
・Delivers the only content in Japan that can be viewed for free 24 hours a day
(※ 1) As of February 2023, according to our own research

◎Functions of the R Channel app
・Follow function: By following your favorite channels, you can narrow down your search by broadcasting and program schedule.
・Reminder function: You can be reminded by push notification at the time you set before the program starts.
・Sharing function: You can share your favorite programs on social media etc.
・Search: You can search for programs by genre, my keyword or text string.
・My keyword: You can register up to 15 search characters and search with your usual keywords.
・All-you-can-watch: You can watch at any time you like without being tied to a time.

◎R Channel is recommended for the following people!
・I feel the subscription fees for video viewing are a burden
・I want to watch programs of various genres for free
・I'm tired of having to choose what to watch on video streaming services
・I want to watch casually in my spare time
・I want to watch TV, anime, and movies in my spare time
・I want to watch content that is not available on terrestrial TV
・I don't have a TV at home, so I want to watch TV, anime, news, etc. on a video streaming app
・I want to watch popular past anime works all at once
・I want to watch a lot of anime works for free
・I often watch anime, dramas, and TV programs on apps
・I want to watch nostalgic movies, anime, and dramas
・I want to watch TV, anime, movies, etc. during my commute
・I'm looking for a streaming app that allows me to watch anime, dramas, movies, etc. on my smartphone or tablet
・I don't usually watch TV, so I want to watch anime and TV programs on an app that has a wide selection of catch-up broadcasts
・I want to enjoy past anime that I couldn't watch on TV at the time
・I want to enjoy specialized channels such as K-POP/railroads/Pacific League/overseas news/fishing/documentaries, etc. [Contact Us]
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