Rakuten TV
Rakuten TV is an innovative video-on-demand platform that delivers a diverse selection of movies, series, and sports content across Europe.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Spain
- CEO
- Cédric Dufour
About
Rakuten TV is a prominent video-on-demand (VOD) service that has transformed the streaming landscape in Europe. Launched in 2010 as Wuaki.tv, the platform was acquired by Rakuten in 2012 and rebranded to its current name in 2017. It has become the first VOD platform to integrate various modalities of watching content, namely Transactional Video-on-Demand (TVOD), Advertising Video-on-Demand (AVOD), and Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD). This allows viewers the flexibility to choose how they want to consume entertainment, making it one of the most comprehensive platforms available today. The service boasts a vast library of over 180,000 titles, including blockbuster movies, captivating series, and enticing sports content from reputable studios such as Warner Bros., Disney, and Sony Pictures. Additionally, Rakuten TV benefits from a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) model, enhancing its offering with multiple channels that deliver continuous entertainment for viewers across 43 European countries. The blend of global and local content ensures that Rakuten TV appeals to diverse audiences while maintaining high-quality standards in streaming.