President Obama conducted a whirlwind visit to Afghanistan tuesday night and will address the nation in a speech scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm ET!
The speech is scheduled for only 10 minutes, so don't miss out!

Take a look at the show page here!

Programs and shows

We are currently updating our programming and website.
We appreciate your understanding if there are shows that are no longer available in the meantime.
Space Shuttle Discovery to Fly Over Washington Metro Area on April 17th 2012

NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) with the space shuttle Discovery mounted atop will fly approximately 1,500 feet above various parts of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including the National mall, Regan National Airport, National Harbor and the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center. When the flyover is complete, the SCA will land at Dulles International Airport.

*Flight Schedule*
NASA has scheduled the take off to take place at 3:45 PDT, and the landing is scheduled to take place between 7:00 and 8:00 PDT.

You can watch and comment on the program here
The niconico team will be broadcasting live from the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival! The program will include the opening ceremony as well as a press conference with former astronaut Yamazaki Naoko!

The Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival will welcome its 37th anniversary this year. With involvement from the local Japanese - American society, the event is focused on introducing Japan's culture to Seattle.

Stay tuned for the possibility of an exclusive interview with former astronaut Yamazaki!

We Love hide ~ I tried it Contest ~

Niconico is now accepting video submissions for the "I tried to ○○ video" including hide's masterpiece ROCKET DIVE!!

Everyone is free to enter! Just take a video of yourself singing, dancing, playing air guitar, or even gathering a whole air band, all performing ROCKET DIVE!

The contest will be for 3 sections. 

1. "I tried to Play Section" 

2. "I tried to Sing Section"

3. "We Love Hide Category".


Awards for the winners include grand prizes such as the "hide Yellow Heart Jr. (Guitar with built-in amplifier)", "hide Line Parka (Black)", "hide Guitar Figure (8 Types) Complete Set"  and more! 

Entry period is from March 30th 2012 ~ April 27th 2012  23:59:59 JST (07:59:59 PDT).

Join all of the other fans of hide worldwide, and create a "I tried to ○○ video!!",

Click on the image below for more information!

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The niconico team will live broadcast the niconico Grand Party taking place over the 2 days in the event hall of Niconico World

In this broadcast, expect to see stars and popular users from each category in niconico such as Billy Herrington, HachiojiP, halyosy and many more! 

Join with us and let's get this thing started!


  • Broadcast Schedule

[DAY 1] Niconico Grand Party First Night - 1 x 0 -

April 28th, (Sat. 2012)

Open: 01:00 AM (PDT) -

Curtain Rise: 01:30 AM (PDT)


[DAY 2] Niconico Grand Party First Night - 2 x 0 -

April 28th-29th (Sat.), 2012

Open: 23:30 PM (PDT) -

Curtain Rise: 00:00 AM (PDT)


Tickets for online viewing can be purchased from HERE.



niconico will be screening the English dubbed version of Madoka Magica Episode 5 on Friday, April 6, 20:30 (PST) !!

Don`t miss out on this great opportunity to watch Madoka on niconico!!! 

Take a look at the program page here 

This show will be available in US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand, and Japan.
Anime Contents Expo is a 2 day anime convention!
Many consumers of Japanese anime and various companies from anime related industries will gather here!

Niconico team will bring you a full live coverage of the expo and broadcast special programs held inside the niconico booth and events happening inside the RED & WHITE stages! Also be sure to check out the niconico shrine and watch the worshipers make their wish! Don't miss out on the Anime Contents Expo 2012!

Visit the Anime Contents Expo Official Page HERE.

Check out the show from the link below!
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NHK World Live Stream closed

We have closed the NHK World stream on March 28th, 23:30(PDT).

Thank you very much to those who have enjoyed the show since September 27th, 2011.

Please enjoy the rest of your time at Niconico.
Live Broadcast of Republican presidential candidates, plus Sarah Palin on March 25, 2012.
Watch and comment on the leading candidates running for the U.S. presidential election!

[Speakers]
Mitt Romney
Newt Gingrich
Rick Santorum
Sarah Palin-Special Guest

To watch or find out more, visit the program page here