Tokyo-based entertainment company Remow has announced the launch of its dedicated 24/7 free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, “It’s Anime,” on Vizio’s WatchFree+ app in the United States. This expansion brings a diverse library of both new and classic anime titles to a broader audience, building on the channel’s initial rollout on Samsung TV Plus earlier this year.
The move signifies a growing trend in the streaming landscape, as content providers increasingly embrace FAST services to deliver Japanese animation to a passionate and expanding global fanbase without the need for a subscription.
‘It’s Anime’ Content and Programming
“It’s Anime” is designed to be a premier destination for free, always-on access to a wide array of top-quality anime. The channel features a mix of modern and classic series, catering to varied tastes within the anime community.
Featured Anime Titles
The lineup on “It’s Anime” includes popular titles such as REBORN!, Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, Tougen Anki, Haigakura, Your Forma, My Deer Friend Nokotan, Gag Manga Biyori GO, Tonbo!, Tasokare Hotel, and Kuroko’s Basketball. Remow has also introduced English dubs for some of its licensed titles, including Your Forma, enhancing accessibility for North American viewers. The company has also streamed the first English release of High School! Kimengumi and plans to release all 373 episodes of KochiKame with English subtitles on its YouTube channel, with content also potentially appearing on the FAST channel.
Remow’s Vision for Global Anime Distribution
Remow, established in 2021, is a Japanese cultural entertainment company headquartered in Tokyo. It was founded with the mission of promoting Japanese content and building a robust distribution network for global markets. The company handles various activities from content development and production to distribution, streaming, and licensing. Key investors in Remow include Japanese publisher Shueisha and Sumitomo Corporation, both aiming to expand the global reach of Japanese media content.
Akira Ishii, CEO of Remow, emphasized that “It’s Anime” was developed to meet the expectations of today’s anime audience, offering timely access to the latest series without barriers. Remow has a track record of expanding Japanese content globally, having distributed anime titles across 140 countries and launched a dedicated anime FAST channel in 18 Latin American countries prior to its North American expansion.
Vizio WatchFree+ and the FAST Market
Vizio’s WatchFree+ is a prominent free streaming service integrated into Vizio SmartCast TVs, and also available via its mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The service offers a wide array of content, featuring over 300 live TV channels and more than 6,000 on-demand movies and shows, all accessible without a subscription. WatchFree+ is a significant player in the rapidly expanding free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) market, which has seen substantial growth in viewership and channel offerings.
The addition of “It’s Anime” further diversifies WatchFree+’s content library, which already includes various genres such as news, sports, music, kids & family, and other anime offerings. This also places “It’s Anime” alongside other major anime players in the FAST space, as Crunchyroll also launched its own 24/7 anime channel on platforms including Vizio WatchFree+ in late 2025.
The strategic partnership between Remow and Vizio underscores the increasing importance of FAST platforms for content distributors looking to reach wider audiences and capitalize on the surging global demand for anime. Vizio’s WatchFree+ has become the second most-watched free ad-supported streaming app on the Vizio platform, indicating a strong user base for Remow’s new channel.
