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The cumulative net number of subscribers at the end of the month stood at 2,196,249.","jir_summary":"### Subscription Trends in January 2026\nIn January 2026, there were 40,316 new subscriptions and 56,134 cancellations, resulting in a net decrease of 15,818 subscribers for the month. The cumulative net number of subscribers stood at 2,196,249 at the end of the month. New subscriptions were supported by programming such as the Australian Open tennis, UEFA Champions League European soccer, and the drama series \u201cW-30 Strobe Edge Season 2,\u201d while cancellations increased due to the conclusion of key programs.\n\n### Outlook and Upcoming IR Disclosures\nIn February 2026, broadcasts and distributions are planned for popular programs including the WOWOW\u00d7Lemino drama series \u201cKenzo Kitakata Water Margin,\u201d the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony, and a Tom Cruise special, which are expected to boost new subscriptions. Monthly subscriber data will be published on the second business day of each month, although this schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Detailed historical subscription trends can be viewed on the IR website.","jir_financial_highlights":"New Subscriptions This Month: 40,316 (Unknown)\nCancellations This Month: 56,134 (Unknown)\nNet Increase\/Decrease This Month: \u25b315,818 (Unknown)\nCumulative Net Subscribers at Month-End: 2,196,249 (Unknown)\nMultiple Contracts: 293,508 (Unknown)\nAccommodation Facility Contracts: 90,811 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WOWOW, #MonthlySales, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"New Subscriptions This Month: 40,316\nCancellations This Month: 56,134\nCumulative Net Subscribers at Month-End: 2,196,249","jir_meta_title":"WOWOW Inc. 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