"TSUTAYA Premium NEXT," which allows unlimited rental of old DVDs at TSUTAYA stores (※①), U-NEXT video streaming, and digital magazines, will begin on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

2023.06.15 Press Releases
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.

- "TSUTAYA Premium" evolves through collaboration with U-NEXT, the No. 1 in the number of unlimited video streaming titles (※②) -

Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / President and COO: Takahashi Yoshinori, hereinafter referred to as CCC) and U-NEXT Inc. (Head office: Meguro-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Tsutsumi Tenshin, hereinafter referred to as U-NEXT) have launched "TSUTAYA Premium NEXT" on Thursday, June 15, 2023. This service not only offers unlimited rental of older DVDs at TSUTAYA stores (※①), but also provides access to U-NEXT's video streaming and digital magazines for a monthly fee of 2,189 yen (tax included).

"TSUTAYA Premium NEXT" service site:https://tsutaya.tsite.jp/premium/

"TSUTAYA Premium NEXT" is a service that allows you to rent as many old DVDs as you want at TSUTAYA stores for a maximum of 31 nights and 32 days (※①) for a monthly fee of 2,189 yen (tax included), as well as watch over 270,000 video streaming titles on U-NEXT and read over 180 digital magazines. In addition, customers who sign up for "TSUTAYA Premium NEXT" for the first time can enjoy both old DVD rentals and U-NEXT for free for one month (※③).

If you sign up for "TSUTAYA Premium NEXT," you can not only enjoy rental viewing of masterpieces that have not yet been distributed digitally at TSUTAYA stores, but also receive U-NEXT points (1,200 yen worth per month) that can be carried over to the next month. During the free trial period, you will receive 600 yen. U-NEXT points can be used to rent the latest movies and purchase manga, among other things, that are not covered by "TSUTAYA Premium NEXT."

With the launch of "TSUTAYA Premium NEXT," applications for the previous "TSUTAYA Premium" will close on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Current TSUTAYA Premium customers can continue to use the service, but after June 15, 2023, video streaming will be transferred from dTV to U-NEXT (however, this will not apply to adult unlimited viewing content or the 1,200 points that are given monthly with U-NEXT (2,189 yen (tax included) per month)). ) will be changed.

In addition, starting Friday, December 15, 2023, the monthly fee will be revised from the current 1,100 yen (tax included) to 1,397 yen (tax included). For details, please visit the "TSUTAYA Premium" service site (https://tsutaya.tsite.jp/premium/) for more information.

How to apply for "TSUTAYA Premium NEXT"

*For details, please refer to the "TSUTAYA Premium NEXT" service site (http://tsutaya.tsite.jp/premium/).

Recommended points of "TSUTAYA Premium NEXT"

Titles that are not available for video streaming can be rented at TSUTAYA stores.
You can also rent and enjoy films that have not yet been released digitally, such as Studio Ghibli works and films directed by Takeshi Kitano, at TSUTAYA stores.

You can rent as many old DVDs as you want at multiple stores.
If you are at a participating store that offers "TSUTAYA Premium NEXT," you can rent older DVDs for up to 31 nights and 32 days.

Over 270,000 titles are available for unlimited viewing on U-NEXT.
We also have a wide selection of the latest rental titles. The number of unlimited viewing titles is by far the largest. You can enjoy plenty of the movies you want to watch at a great value. We also offer a constant stream of the latest releases for rental.

Get 1,200 yen worth of U-NEXT points every month
You will receive 1,200 yen worth of U-NEXT points every month. You can use them to rent the latest movies or purchase your favorite works such as manga, and you can also carry them over to the next month (※④).

Unlimited access to over 180 digital magazines
We also have a wide selection of the latest issues of weekly magazines, business magazines, fashion magazines, parenting magazines, and more, and you can read as many as you want from over 180 digital magazines.

Family accounts available
If you create a family account, up to four people can play simultaneously, and each family member can use it at the same time (※⑤).

*1 There is a limit to the number of items that can be rented at the same time, which varies depending on the store. Target stores arehttps://tsutaya.tsite.jp/store-list/202208/feature-movie-premiumcm-dokokari.htmlPlease refer to. The rental period is 31 nights and 32 days. If you return the item after the due date, an additional fee will be charged.
*②Researched by GEM Partners/May 2023. We investigated foreign films, Japanese films, foreign dramas, Korean and Asian dramas, domestic dramas, and anime available on major domestic subscription video streaming services. There are also works available for a fee.
*3 Even if you have previously subscribed to "TSUTAYA Premium" and "U-NEXT," you are still eligible for the one-month free offer of "TSUTAYA Premium NEXT."From the second month onwards, the plan will be automatically renewed at a monthly fee of 2,189 yen (tax included).
*④It can be carried over for up to 90 days and can also be used on family accounts.
*⑤The same work or works included in the "NHK Marugoto Unlimited Watch Pack" cannot be played simultaneously. Please note that there is a fee for using the "NHK Marugoto Mihodai Pack."

"TSUTAYA Premium NEXT" service content

Materials related to this matter
"TSUTAYA Premium NEXT," which allows unlimited rental of old DVDs at TSUTAYA stores (※①), U-NEXT video streaming, and digital magazines, will begin on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Inquiries regarding this matter
[Customers]
・TSUTAYA Contact Center: Navi Dial: 0570-001-755 *Reception hours: 10:00-19:00 (open all year round)
・Inquiries regarding U-NEXT: U-NEXT Help Center　https://help.unext.jp/

[Press Media]
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. Public Relations Office Email: tsutaya_pr@ccc.co.jp
・U-NEXT Inc. Public Relations Email: publicrelations@unext.jp