NHK On Demand is a video service that offers over 12,000 dramas, documentaries, historical education, and entertainment programs broadcast by NHK for a fee. Users can watch new programs from the day of broadcast or the day after, and there is a constantly growing selection of selected masterpiece dramas and documentaries from the NHK archives. The service allows users to watch missed programs or past broadcasts on their TV, PC, smartphone, or tablet. Registration as a free member is required to use the application, and there are options to purchase individual programs or subscribe to all-you-can-watch packs.
NHK On Demand offers a wide range of notable titles for distribution. This includes the latest episodes of the current TAIGA: Period Drama series, as well as over 30 past masterpieces such as "RYOMADEN" and "Princess Atsu." Users can watch the latest TAIGA: Period Drama immediately after the broadcast on Sunday at 9:00 p.m. Additionally, more than 30 popular works from the latest TV series, including "Ama-chan" and "Here Comes Asa!," are available in their entirety. NHK Special, The Century in Moving Images, and 72 Hours, which have been broadcast from the 1970s to the present, are also available on the platform.
NHK On Demand is actively responding to user requests by digging up and distributing past programs. In the past, they have distributed programs such as "KIYOMORI" and "Oshin." This effort ensures that users have access to a diverse range of content from NHK's archives. With the constant addition of new programs and the availability of past broadcasts, NHK On Demand offers a comprehensive selection of NHK programs for users to enjoy at their convenience.