Friends (1994)
Friends is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Friends landed among the stronger English series of its release window. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 9,419 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is 10 seasons deep — English comedy. That score holds across 9,419 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 across 9,419 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
Good to know
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Marta Kauffman
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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