FANY

FANY is an entertainment platform brand operated by FANY Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings. Launched on 26 April 2021, it was created as part of Yoshimoto Kogyo Group's digital strategy, integrating previously separate services such as Ticket Yoshimoto, Yoshimoto ID and Laughpy into a single ecosystem accessible through a common membership ID called FANY ID. The brand name is a portmanteau of "Fan" and "Funny," and its slogan is "Omoshiroi wo, motto issho ni." (More fun, together.). By adopting a name distinct from the traditional "Yoshimoto" brand, the platform is positioned to handle content beyond talents exclusively affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo. The company behind FANY was originally established on 14 May 2019 as Yoshimoto Ticket Co., Ltd. and changed its corporate name to FANY Co., Ltd. on 17 May 2022. Headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, it operates several business lines: platform operation, digital marketing leveraging FANY ID customer data, metaverse/XR development (including FANY X), and fintech services (FANY BANK). FANY's service portfolio includes FANY Ticket for purchasing tickets to Yoshimoto's permanent theaters and various performances; FANY Online Ticket for live and catch-up streaming of stage performances; FANY Channel, a video streaming service; FANY Commun for online fan communities; FANY Mall for e-commerce of talent-related goods; FANY Crowdfunding (formerly Silk Hat) for supporting projects by comedians and creators; and FANY BANK, a financial service using Sumishin SBI Net Bank's BaaS. FANY Channel itself originated as Osaka Channel, a joint video streaming service by Yoshimoto Kogyo and NTT Plala launched in 2017, and was renamed in 2021. Following NTT Docomo's absorption of NTT Plala in 2022, FANY Channel became integrated into NTT Docomo's service framework, available via dedicated app, Lemino, Amazon Prime Video channels, and Hikari TV. In 2023, FANY announced a business partnership with NTT Docomo, leading to the establishment of NTT Docomo Studio & Live. In 2025, it made Bals Co., Ltd. a subsidiary to strengthen 3DCG live and metaverse technology, and launched FANY BANK in partnership with Sumishin SBI Net Bank.

The company now known as FANY Co., Ltd. was established on 14 May 2019 under the name Yoshimoto Ticket Co., Ltd. (株式会社よしもとチケット). It was created within the Yoshimoto Kogyo group to consolidate ticketing operations. On 26 April 2021, the entertainment platform "FANY" was launched, integrating previously separate services such as Ticket Yoshimoto, Yoshimoto ID and Laughpy under a common membership ID, FANY ID. The brand name combines "Fan" and "Funny," and the platform was positioned to handle content beyond Yoshimoto-affiliated talent. On 17 May 2022, the company changed its corporate name to FANY Co., Ltd. (株式会社FANY). The platform expanded its service lineup over time, adding FANY Commun, FANY Mall, FANY Crowdfunding (formerly Silk Hat), and FANY BANK. In the metaverse and XR domain, it developed FANY X. A key component, FANY Channel, originated as Osaka Channel, a video streaming service jointly launched by Yoshimoto Kogyo and NTT Plala on 25 April 2017. Initially focused on rebroadcasting programs from commercial broadcasters in the Osaka region, it expanded to local commercial broadcasters outside the Kansai region from November 2018. On 26 April 2021, the service was renamed FANY Channel, though the name Osaka Channel lingered for some content before being phased out. On 1 July 2022, following NTT Docomo's absorption merger of NTT Plala, FANY Channel was integrated into NTT Docomo's service framework. It is available via a dedicated app, as a channel on NTT Docomo's Lemino, as an Amazon Prime Video channel option, and for Hikari TV subscribers. In January 2026, FANY Channel is scheduled to provide some original works for ANA in-flight entertainment through a collaboration with All Nippon Airways. On 11 April 2023, FANY announced a business partnership with NTT Docomo, and NTT Docomo Studio & Live was established. On 14 July 2025, FANY made Bals Co., Ltd. (バルス株式会社) a subsidiary to strengthen 3DCG live and metaverse technology. On 18 December 2025, FANY BANK was launched through a BaaS partnership with Sumishin SBI Net Bank.

• Yoshimoto Kogyo and NTT Plala jointly launch the video streaming service Osaka Channel.

• Osaka Channel begins distributing programs from local commercial broadcasters outside the Osaka region.

• Yoshimoto Ticket Co., Ltd. is established.

• Entertainment platform FANY launches; Osaka Channel is renamed FANY Channel.

• Company changes its corporate name to FANY Co., Ltd.

• Following NTT Docomo's absorption merger of NTT Plala, FANY Channel is integrated into NTT Docomo's service framework.

• FANY announces business partnership with NTT Docomo; NTT Docomo Studio & Live is established.

• FANY makes Bals Co., Ltd. a subsidiary to strengthen 3DCG live and metaverse technology.

• FANY BANK service launches through BaaS partnership with Sumishin SBI Net Bank.

• FANY Channel to provide some original works for ANA in-flight entertainment through collaboration with All Nippon Airways.

An entertainment super-platform integrating ticketing, streaming, e-commerce, fan community and fintech under a single ID, open to content beyond Yoshimoto-affiliated talent.

• FANY ID

  Common membership ID serving as the platform's foundation; enables ticket purchase, streaming, e-commerce and other services with one account.

• FANY Ticket

  Ticket sales service for Yoshimoto Kogyo's permanent theaters and various performances.

• FANY Online Ticket

  Live streaming and catch-up streaming service for theater performances and other events.

• FANY Channel

  Video streaming service offering variety shows, archived footage and original programs, mainly featuring Yoshimoto Kogyo talents.

• FANY Commun

  Online community service where comedians and talents can interact with fans.

• FANY Mall

  E-commerce site for talent-related goods and Yoshimoto Kogyo-related products.

• FANY Crowdfunding

  Crowdfunding service supporting projects by comedians and creators; formerly named Silk Hat.

• FANY BANK

  Financial service leveraging Sumishin SBI Net Bank's BaaS, offering entertainment benefits.

• FANY X

  Metaverse/XR entertainment experience developed under the metaverse and XR business.

1. 1FANY - Wikipedia (Japanese)ja.wikipedia.org
2. 2FANY - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3FANY official websiteosaka-channel.hikaritv.net