DOWNTOWN+ Skyrockets Past 500,000 Subscriber Milestone

Entertainment | November 12, 2025
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The subscription-based Japanese entertainment service, DOWNTOWN+, has surpassed the pivotal half a million subscriber milestone. This online platform, renowned for delivering engaging content featuring the iconic comedy duo 'Downtown,' has garnered significant attention due to its unique humor and format. The milestone indicates the platform's growing presence and influence in the country's digital entertainment landscape.

In Japan, comic duos or 'manzai' acts like Downtown occupy an eminent place in the entertainment industry, their brand of comedy deeply appreciated by audiences. The surge in subscribers to DOWNTOWN+ indicates a shift towards digital platforms, paralleling global trends in streaming and on-demand entertainment. As the Japanese public increasingly embraces these convenience-oriented solutions, this milestone holds significance.

Similar to the growing popularity of digital platforms such as Netflix or Hulu in the US and EU, the rise in DOWNTOWN+'s subscribers reflects a global shift towards online entertainment. Even celebrities and entertainment figures globally are leveraging these platforms to transition from traditional media to a more flexible and interactive space.

Information for Your Country

For non-Japanese audiences interested in getting a taste of authentic Japanese manzai comedy, they can look into international subscriptions for DOWNTOWN+ or other Japanese streaming services. Additionally, subtitled content may be available on international streaming platforms.