# Jme TV

> All-inclusive Japanese video-on-demand service with diverse family entertainment. (iPhone/iPad app by NHK Cosmomedia America, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jme-tv/id6467057139 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NHK Cosmomedia America, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/713297893)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-01-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jme-tv/id6467057139/reviews.md

## What is Jme TV?

Jme is your all-inclusive Japanese video service, providing a vast video-on-demand (VOD) library that houses a diverse range of entertainment programs from various content providers catering to the entire family's tastes and preferences. Experience Jme and immerse yourself in the best of Japanese content.
https://www.jme.tv/readme/terms

## Key features

- Vast video-on-demand library
- Diverse entertainment programs
- Content for the entire family
- Japanese content focus
- Multiple content providers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jme TV | $25.99 | per month |
| Jme TV | $259.99 | per year |
| Jme TV On Demand | $14.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Jme TV?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📺 Access to Japanese programming and NHK content
- 🎬 Good variety of dramas and movies with some English subtitles
- 📰 Live streaming channels with news and variety shows
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Educational content for children available
- 🌍 Official legal way to watch Japanese TV internationally
- 💬 Bilingual interface (English and Japanese options)

**Cons**

- 🐢 Extremely slow app performance and frequent freezing
- 🎥 Poor video quality, dark and washed-out picture
- 💾 No recording/DVR capability for live programs
- 📺 Very limited on-demand content compared to predecessor
- 💰 Expensive subscription ($25-30/month, $250-350/year)
- 📝 Lack of subtitles (Japanese and English) for most content
- ⏰ Inconvenient scheduling for North American time zones
- 🔄 Inconsistent app interface across platforms (Web, iOS, Apple TV, Android)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login errors
- 📱 Limited device compatibility (no Samsung TV, no Chromecast)
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation functionality
- ❌ Cannot resume watching from where you left off
- 🎭 Outdated and repetitive content library
- 📞 Poor customer support and communication

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Gray overlay on Apple TV that doesn't disappear
- App freezes and long load times (5-20+ seconds)
- Frequent disconnections during live streaming
- Login errors and password requests multiple times daily
- Play/pause button not working on remote
- Screen refresh rates extremely slow (15-20 seconds)
- App crashes when selecting certain shows
- Menu navigation freezes and gets stuck
- Schedule page shows 30-90 minute gaps before/after midnight
- Search function is buggy and unreliable
- Connection errors claiming internet is lost despite working connection
- Error messages like 'missing page' and 'oops, something went wrong'
- Inconsistent episode numbering and sequencing
- Language settings require changing to play content
- App performance varies significantly across platforms

**Most requested features**

- DVR/Recording capability for live programs
- Extended on-demand replay window (24-48 hours or 1 week)
- Japanese and English subtitles for all content
- Chromecast support for casting to TVs
- Samsung TV app and broader device compatibility
- AirPlay support
- Better program scheduling for international viewers
- Resume watching feature that persists
- Detailed program guide/calendar view
- More recent and diverse content library
- Auto-generated captions option
- Cast button functionality
- Improved search functionality
- Tutorial/help screens for elderly users
- More on-demand options for news, variety, and educational shows
- Music show programming

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jme-tv/id6467057139/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Zero star

*2026-04-13, version 1.151.2*

カスタマーサービスに問い合わせたところ2026年4月期新番組のオンデマンド放送予定は皆無。
このところ配信されるドラマも映画も、もうとっくの昔に見たような旧作ばかり。
もうjmeのオンデマンドでは日本とほぼ同時期に最新の作品を見ることはできないと理解せざるを得ないようです。

When I contacted customer service, I was informed that there are no plans for on-demand streaming of any new programs scheduled for the April 2026 season.
Lately, the dramas and movies being released for on-demand are nothing but old titles.
It is no longer possible to watch the latest Japanese content at roughly the same time it airs in Japan via jme on-demand.

### 1/5 — Nope

*2026-03-29, version 1.151.2*

The shows are ho hum, the app sucks, the user interface sucks, lacks common sense or intuitiveness. Have to login multiple times during a session, and their customer service is bad. They charged me 2 days early, right before I intended to cancel my subscription. When I told them this, they said too bad, no refunds as per their policy, which also sucks. Avoid these people.

### 3/5 — So so ok

*2026-03-10*

Can not record shows or news so we can watch after work, we don’t stay home all day, so can not watch..

### 1/5 — Awful

*2026-01-05, version 1.151.2*

Their service is awful. Most of their contents are so old. Not worth it to subscribe.

### 2/5 — 日本語だと遅い

*2026-01-01, version 1.151.2*

年間契約をしたばかりです。放映可能な番組の種類、時間帯による制限については、色々な都合があると思いますが、何とかコンテンツの種類、そして見逃し配信が可能な番組両方を、増やしていって欲しいものです。アプリが遅いことは他の多数の方々が書いていられる通りですが、言語を英語に戻すとリスポンスは改善するようです。NHK受信料を払っている日本国内の人達を思い浮かべていただいて、アプリとコンテンツをより良くしていって欲しいところです。

### 1/5 — Still no Japanese subtitles for the hearing-impaired/non-native speakers of Japanese

*2025-12-30*

Posted about one year ago to voice my dissatisfaction with the service because there were no Japanese language subtitles.  The app developer responded with something along the lines of “we’re working on it”.  Several months later, there are now English subtitles for a few select shows.  But the lack of English subs was NOT my complaint.

My wife is a hearing-impaired Japanese native speaker, and I am a bilingual English/Japanese speaker.  Why are there no subtitles in Japanese for any of the shows?  Are the not broadcast with subtitles in Japan?  Does NHK not care about deaf/hearing-impaired native speakers of Japanese?

I live in North America and would like to watch many of the shows, but find the dialogue much easier to follow when there are subtitles with Kanji—this makes things much easier to comprehend.

I find it laughable that I can download many of these shows from the internet WITH JAPANESE subtitles, in many cases the next day after the Japanese airdate.  It can’t be that large a technological challenge to include the subtitles in your streaming, as they are clearly there when the show airs in Japan on TV.

### 2/5 — 観たいものが観られないはがゆさ

*2025-12-10, version 1.141.0*

すべての番組がオンデマンドで観られるわけではなく、かなり限られています。ドラマが観たい人にはいろいろ選択肢がありますが、NHKの良質なドキュメンタリーを期待していたのに見逃し配信が少なくて残念です。

### 1/5 — 50% off? Didn’t work!

*2025-12-10*

I signed up for a year at the new customer 50% off but in the end was charged the regular price. Forget it. Now I have to ask for a refund. What a headache!

### 1/5 — Expensive and limited content

*2025-07-22*

This app is very expensive for the very little content that you get. My kids like to watch Inai Inai baa! And there’s only about a dozen very old episodes. The kids weekday tv is just the same episodes of the same shows over and over. The dramas and other tv shows are dated and the choices are also limited. Overall terrible app.

### 1/5 — App is horrible

*2025-06-24*

Overall, we enjoy the content provided by the subscription, but the service is very expensive and the app is horrible (very slow with poor menu design). For the cost, I expect a better experience.

## Frequently asked questions about Jme TV

### What kind of content does Jme TV offer?

Jme TV provides a vast video-on-demand library featuring a diverse range of entertainment programs from various content providers. This includes content catering to the tastes and preferences of the entire family, with a focus on Japanese content.

### Is Jme TV free to use?

The application itself is free to download and access. However, it offers in-app purchases, suggesting that premium content or features may require separate payment.

### Who is Jme TV for?

This service is designed for individuals and families who are looking to immerse themselves in Japanese entertainment. It caters to a broad audience with its diverse range of programs.

### Where can I find the terms of service for Jme TV?

The terms of service for Jme TV can be found at the following URL: https://www.jme.tv/readme/terms. It is recommended to review these terms for detailed information regarding usage and content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### Version 1.162.2 — 2026-07-17

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.157.1 — 2026-04-30

General bug fixes and updates.

### 1.151.2 — 2025-12-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.141.0 — 2025-06-19

Improvements and optimizations.

### 1.118.0 — 2024-07-10

Updated app now supporting Sumo Live Stream viewing

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