Thorough Comparison of U-NEXT Monthly Fee Plans | Explanation of Payment Methods

U-NEXT is a popular video delivery service that offers unlimited viewing of more than 220,000 videos, the industry's No. 1 service.

Many people who are considering using "U-NEXT" may have the following questions or requests.

The monthly fee of 2,189 yen (including tax) for U-NEXT may seem a little high compared to services offered by other companies.

However, the more you learn about the service, the more you will realize that it is actually a very economical service with excellent cost performance.

In this article, we will explain in detail about U-NEXT's service contents, monthly fee plans, and payment methods.

Official website: https://video.unext.jp/

What kind of service is "U-NEXT"?

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U-NEXT" is the industry's No. 1 video delivery service with an overwhelming lineup of more than 220,000 titles.

U-NEXT offers an abundance of video content in a wide range of genres, including movies, dramas, and animations.

In addition to video content, another attractive point of "U-NEXT" is its e-book service and unlimited magazine reading.

In addition, "U-NEXT" offers two benefits when registering as a new member: a 31-day free trial and600 yen worth of points.

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With the points, you can enjoy new movies, popular manga, and other paid content for free.

U-NEXT" also offers many other advantages, such as a "download function" that allows playback even in an offline environment, and playback in 4K and full HD quality.

If you are interested in U-NEXT, why not register for a free trial and experience the service for yourself?

Official website: https://video.unext.jp/

For more information about "U-NEXT," please refer to this article.

U-NEXT" has two types of monthly fee plans

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U-NEXT offers two types of monthly fee plans.

Here is a chart comparing the two monthly plans.

Each monthly fee plan is explained in detail in turn.

Monthly Plan: Normal plan with a 31-day free trial period and monthly points

Monthly Plan is the standard rate plan for U-NEXT.

For 2,189 yen per month (tax included), you can use all U-NEXT services, including unlimited video, unlimited magazine reading, and e-book service.

The major difference between the "Monthly Plan 1490" and the "Monthly Plan 1490" is that there is no contract term limit and no penalty fee.

With "Monthly Plan", you can use the free trial to experience the good and bad of the service, and use points to enjoy new movies, popular manga, etc. for zero yen.

Monthly Plan 1490: A plan for long-term users that allows you to save 550 yen.

The "Monthly Plan 1490" is an attractive pricing plan with a monthly fee of 1,639 yen (including tax), which is 550 yen (including tax) less than the "Monthly Plan".

However, unlike the Monthly Plan, the 1490/month plan does not include a free trial period or points.

The low monthly fee has its drawbacks, such as an immediate fee upon registration and the need to pay separately when using paid content.

Another bottleneck is that there is a one-year contract term, and a penalty fee of 5,000 yen (tax-free) is incurred if the contract is terminated before the one-year period is up.

If you do not plan to use "U-NEXT" for more than one year, we recommend that you register carefully.

If you are not sure which plan to choose, we recommend the regular "Monthly Plan"!

If you are not sure which plan to choose, we recommend you to use the "Monthly Plan.

After all, the availability of a 31-day free trial and the monthly point allowance are major advantages of the "Monthly Plan".

Considering the 1,200 yen worth of points awarded each month, the monthly fee is actually 989 yen per month (tax included).

In this case, the low monthly fee, which was one of the advantages of the "Monthly Plan 1490", will become less attractive.

In addition, since there are no contract term restrictions or penalties with the "Monthly Plan," you can easily cancel at any time when you want.

If you are a first-time user of U-NEXT, or if you do not plan to use U-NEXT for more than a year, we recommend the "Monthly Plan".

Comparison of U-NEXT's monthly fee with 10 popular video delivery services

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Many people may be wondering whether the monthly fee of "U-NEXT" is higher or lower than that of other video distribution services.

We compared the monthly fee of "U-NEXT" with 10 popular video delivery services.

(*All prices include tax.)

The monthly fee for "U-NEXT" was found to be the second highest after "DAZN.

As expected, "U-NEXT" has a slightly higher fee setting than other video distribution services.

Many people may be hesitant to use "U-NEXT" because of the high monthly fee.

However, if you know the full range of services described below, you will realize that "U-NEXT" is actually a very economical service with excellent cost performance.

The monthly fee for "U-NEXT" may seem expensive, but it is actually a great value for money!

U-NEXT" is a very economical service with outstanding cost performance for the following four reasons.

First of all, as introduced earlier, "U-NEXT" can be used for only 989 yen per month (including tax) since 1,200 yen worth of points are given every month.

Secondly, "U-NEXT" allows you to create up to four family accounts with one contract, and up to four devices can be used for simultaneous viewing.

Family accounts can be shared not only with family members, but also with couples and friends.

This means that if four people share "U-NEXT", each person can use the service for 547 yen per month (tax included).

In addition, "U-NEXT" has quite extensive service contents, and it is unbeatable to enjoy the following contents for 989 yen/month (including tax) or 547 yen/month (including tax).

If you have been avoiding using "U-NEXT" due to its high monthly fee, why not take this opportunity to reconsider?

Please check out the article below for a thorough comparison and explanation of "U-NEXT" and popular video streaming services.

U-NEXT offers seven types of payment methods

U-NEXT" supports 7 types of payment methods.

The following is a detailed explanation in order, so please refer to it if you are not sure which payment method to register.

Credit Card Payment

U-NEXT accepts credit card payments.

The five major international brands are supported, so anyone with a credit card can easily register.

If you are undecided about which payment method to choose, why not take the safe route and register for credit card payment?

Carrier Payment

U-NEXT supports carrier payment, which allows you to pay together with your monthly cell phone bill.

In addition to the three major carriers, Y-Mobile Collective Payment is also available.

Carrier payment is recommended for those who do not have a credit card or cannot use a credit card for some reason.

However, please note the following points when using carrier payment.

If you are considering using carrier payment, be sure to register as a new member from the browser version of "U-NEXT" (smartphone).

Rakuten Pay

U-NEXT" also supports payment by Rakuten Pay.

Rakuten Pay accepts a variety of payment methods, including credit card payment.

The main attraction of Rakuten Pay is that you can earn Rakuten Points when paying for "U-NEXT" if you pay with Rakuten Pay.

However, please note the following points when using Rakuten Pay.

If you are considering paying with Rakuten Pay, be sure to register as a new member from the browser version of U-NEXT.

Amazon.co.jp (Amazon in-app payment)

Amazon.co.jp (Amazon in-app payment ) is available when you register as a new member of "U-NEXT" from Amazon Fire TV series.

Amazon.co.jp (Amazon in-app payment) is a recommended payment method for regular Amazon users, but there are some disadvantages.

The unavailability of unlimited magazine reading and e-book services, one of the attractive features of "U-NEXT," is quite a blow.

If you want to enjoy "U-NEXT" on Amazon Fire TV series, we recommend that you first register as a member on the browser version before using the service.

Apple ID

When you register for a new membership from the iOS app version, you can use Apple ID for payment.

Apple ID is a great payment method for iOS users, but it has more disadvantages than other payment methods, so we basically do not recommend it.

If you register "U-NEXT" from the iOS app version and use Apple ID, you will be charged 2,400 yen (including tax) per month, which is 211 yen (including tax) higher than the 2,189 yen (including tax) per month for the "Monthly Plan".

If you want to enjoy "U-NEXT" on the iOS app version, log in after registering as a member on the browser version.

Google Play Settlement

When you register as a new member of "U-NEXT" from the Android app version, you can use Google Play payment.

Unlike Apple ID, Google Play payment allows you to sign up for the same monthly fee of 2,189 yen (tax included).

However, please note that the reduction rate for point charge is 0%.

Gift Code (U-NEXT Card)

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U-NEXT can also be paid for with gift codes (U-NEXT Card), which are sold at convenience stores and electronics retailers.

Unlike other payment methods, gift codes (U-NEXT Card) can be purchased with cash, which is a major attraction.

There are two types of card types, each with different uses.

The "All-you-can watch type" card can be used for monthly subscriptions, while the "Point Selective Type" card can be used to charge points for rental or purchase of paid content.

However, if you register as a new member using the "All you can watch type," you will not be able to use the 31-day free trial.

Also, if you use a gift code (U-NEXT card) during the free trial period, you will be forced to switch to a paid membership.

Gift codes (U-NEXT Card) should be used after the 31-day free trial ends.

If you're not sure how to pay, credit card payment is the way to go!

We have explained the 7 types of payment methods for U-NEXT.

If you are not sure about the payment method, credit card payment is recommended.

U-NEXT" offers bonus points based on the amount of payment when recharging points.

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If you pay by credit card, you can get 40% of the maximum points in "U-NEXT".

Amazon.co.jp also gives 40% points back, but it is not recommended considering the fact that unlimited magazine reading and e-book services are not available.

If you are undecided about which payment method to register, why not take the safe route and choose credit card payment?

A campaign is underway to get 2,000 pts if you change your payment method to credit card payment!

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While credit card is recommended for continuous use of "U-NEXT," if you are only going to use "U-NEXT" during the 31-day free trial period, we urge you to consider carrier payment and Rakuten Pay as well.

As of June 2022, "U-NEXT" is holding a campaign in which you can receive 2,000 points if you change your payment method to credit card.

Here are the conditions for using the campaign and the process to earn 2,000 points.

Please refer to the following procedure when using the campaign.

The following article provides a detailed summary of the campaigns currently being held on "U-NEXT," including the 2,000 point present campaign.

Please check it out as well.

Register for a 31-day free trial of "U-NEXT" and enjoy unlimited access to the industry's No. 1 video content!

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U-NEXT" offers two benefits when you register as a new member.

The free trial period lasts for 31 days, so you can take your time and test the service at your own pace.

In addition, you will receive 600 yen worth of points just for registering as a new member, so you can use new movies and the latest manga for 0 yen.

If you cancel your U-NEXT membership during the 31-day free trial period, you will not be charged any fees.

We will explain how to register later, so please take this opportunity to give it a try.

How to register for the 31-day free trial of "U-NEXT

This section explains how to register for the 31-day free trial of "U-NEXT.

This time, we will explain how to register from the browser version (smartphone ), but please note the following points when registering from other platforms.

If you wish to use carrier payment or sign up for the regular monthly fee, please try to register using the method introduced in this article.

STEP.1: Access the official website of "U-NEXT

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Access the official website of "U-NEXT.

After accessing the site, tap "Free Trial for 31 days".

STEP.2：Enter your account information

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Next, enter the following account information.

Tap "Next " when you have finished entering all the information.

STEP.3: Confirm registration details → Select payment method

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After confirming the registration details, select a payment method from the following 5 options.

Tap "Submit" when you have entered the payment method.

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When the above screen appears, registration is complete.

Tap " Home" and you can immediately enjoy unlimited video and magazine reading services.

By the way, 600 yen worth of points are also given at this time.

Please refer to this when registering for the 31-day free trial of U-NEXT.

Official website: https://video.unext.jp/

Please check the article below for more details about "U-NEXT" free trial.

Frequently asked questions about monthly fee and payment method of "U-NEXT

Here are answers to five frequently asked questions about monthly fees and payment methods for "U-NEXT.

If you are wondering about the above, please refer to the following information.

Q. Can I change the monthly fee plan of "U-NEXT" in the middle of the service?

A. Yes, you can change it even after you have registered as a member if you contact us through the "Contact Us Form" of "U-NEXT".

Please note, however, that if you change to a "Monthly Plan" within one year of subscribing to "Monthly Plan 1490," you will be charged a penalty fee of 5,000 yen (tax free ).

Q. Does "U-NEXT" require additional fees in addition to the monthly fee?

A. Additional fees are required when using paid content such as new movies and e-books.

However, if you use the 1,200 yen worth of points granted every month, you can enjoy paid content for free without paying additional fees.

Q. When is the billing date of the monthly fee for "U-NEXT"?

A. The first billing day is "the day after the 31-day free trial period ends (the 32nd day from the registration date)" and the billing day thereafter is "the 1st day of every month.

I've been billed twice in one month! Please be sure to keep this in mind so that you do not panic.

Q. Is the monthly fee for "U-NEXT" prorated on a daily basis?

A. Unfortunately, the monthly fee for "U-NEXT" is not calculated on a daily basis.

Also, since the second and subsequent billing dates for "U-NEXT" are the first of each month, we recommend that you register for the 31-day free trial at the beginning of each month.

In the above case, even though the full monthly fee is paid in both cases, Mr. B loses money for 24 days.

To avoid any loss, register for the 31-day free trial of "U-NEXT" at the beginning of the month.

Q. Can I change the payment method of "U-NEXT" midway?

A. Yes, but there is a limit to the payment methods that can be changed.

After registration, you will be able to change the payment method from " It is not possible to change to "carrier payment" or "Rakuten Pay" after registration.

Please refer to the following procedure when changing the payment method.

Summary: The monthly fee for "U-NEXT" is quite reasonable considering the quality of service!

In this article, we have explained the service contents, monthly fee plans, and payment methods of "U-NEXT.

The monthly fee for "U-NEXT" is 2,189 yen (including tax), which is a little higher than other video delivery services.

However, the service content is quite substantial, and depending on how you use the service, the actual monthly fee can be as low as 989 yen (including tax) or 547 yen (including tax) per month.

Payment methods are also available, allowing you to pay by the method of your choice.

U-NEXT" offers a 31-day free trial when you register as a new member, so you can take your time to test the quality of the service.

Please take this opportunity to register with "U-NEXT" and enjoy the industry's top-class entertainment contents.

Official website: https://video.unext.jp/

Please refer to this article for a detailed explanation of U-NEXT.