As announced around the start of September earlier this year, NJPW have stated a new revamped version of their streaming Service NJPW world will be coming later this fall. It has not been confirmed to be launched on November 9 later this year. Here are some details on this news via the NJPW English/Global webiste njpw1972.com where you can find the full inofrmation on this and more please refer to the site. Below find some of the details about the new service.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s streaming service NJPW World will be undergoing a renewal, with the refreshed service launching on Thursday November 9 at 6PM Japan time.
To allow migration to the new service, the following actions will be unavailable to users between Monday November 6 at 12PM JST and Thursday November 9 at 6PM JST. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.New account registration Account cancellation Cancellation of monthly payments PPV content purchases Changing email addresses
After the service is renewed, you will be asked to reset your password on your account. In order to perform this action, you must be able to receive email from us, so please double check your registered email address before Monday November 6 at 12PM JST.
If you have forgotten your registered email address, you will need to fill out a support ticket, link can be found on the news artical on njpw webiste njpw1972.com
Users will not be able to reset their registered email immediately after the renewal. Those wishing to change their registered email should do so on the current NJPW World service before 12noon JST on November 6.
Users’ monthly NJPW World subscriptions, as well as purchased PPV content listed below will have their purchased content and subscriptions automatically carried over to the new version of the service. There is no need to register again.
【PPV Content】
・Toru Yano Presents YTR! VTR! CHAOS Gramping part 1 & 2 set
・Toru Yano Presents YTR! VTR! In Anjo
・AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2022 June 26 2022 Chicago United Center
・AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023 June 25 2023 Toronto Scotia Bank Arena
【System requirements】 ※Due to app certification procedures, some apps may appear slightly earlier or later than the scheduled renewal time.
Web browsers (for access from a computer)Google Chrome｜From one version before the current version Safari｜From one version before the current version Microsoft Edge｜From one version before the current version Firefox｜From one version before the current version iOS App｜iOS 13 and up iPadOS App｜iPadOS 13 and up Android OS App｜Android 6.0 and up Android TV App｜Android 6.0 and up Amazon Fire TV App（Not available on Fire Tablets）｜Fire OS 6.3 and up tvOS（Apple TV）App｜tvOS 12 and up Roku App｜Roku OS 11 and up
【Monthly plan pricing】
■Payments from a web browser
New pricing:
Japan – ¥1,298 JPY (Tax incl.)
Outside Japan – $9.99 USD (new accounts) or ¥1,298 JPY (existing accounts)
Payments will take place every 30 days starting with the calendar date of sign up.
■Payments through official apps
Monthly subscription （via app）
Japan – ¥1,500 JPY (Tax incl)
Outside Japan – $9.99 USD base price (Pricing varies according to exchange rates in your country)
※ Payments take place on the schedule determined by the respective app marketplace
Current NJPW World subscribers continuing onto the new service will be charged ¥ 1,298 JPY, regardless of country, every thirty days starting December 1 2023.
【New features】Full HD video
Archival video will also be upscaled to HD (some video on the service after the renewal will also be in native HD)Google Chromecast support
Users can send video from their smart device or computer to a TV using Google Chromecast. Google Chrome required to stream to a Chromecast.Airplay support
Apple devices can stream to Apple TVs and Airplay supporting smart TVs and Macs. Safari is required to stream via Airplay.Favorite/view history improvement
Your favorite list and view history will now carry across different browsers and devices (previously favorites and view histories were not saved online)Live DVR
Pause or rewind live video. Tuning in late? Watch a live event from the start and catch up.Offline play
Download videos to your smart device on your home network via the app to play on your commute, on trips, or anywhere without needing an Internet connection.
【Archival content at launch】
・Every event aired on NJPW World from January 2021 to present (full event versions only)
・January 4 Tokyo Dome archive (all matches that are currently on NJPW World)
・G1 Climax finals archive (all matches that are currently on NJPW World)
・Dominion archive (all matches that are currently on NJPW World)
・Full NJPW STRONG On Demand archive
・AEW archive from April 2022 (Dynamite, Rampage, Collision, Battle of the Belts) (Japan only)
・Shinnichi Champion/ShinnichiChan archive
・PPV content (Forbidden Door, etc)
・30 more of the most popular archive matchesAs videos migrate to the new service, the archive will be added to on a regular basis going forward.
【On the Amazon Fire TV App】
The current NJPW World app for Amazon Fire TVs will no longer be supported after the renewal . A new app for Amazon Fire TVs will be available to install in its place after the renewal.
Be aware that as of September 29 2023 at 6:35 PM JST, those who have monthly subscriptions paid through Amazon via the app no longer have automatic payments active and will have their subscriptions cancelled.
For those wishing to continue using the service, please register from the NJPW World website.
NJPW World continues its dedication to being the King of Sports Streaming services, and we look forward to your continued support.
For more information and FAQ please visit the NJPW Global webiste njpw1972.com and we at One Stop Wrestling will continue to do our best to keep you updated as best as possible.