Series

Friends

“I'll be there for you.”

★ 8.4(9,107)199410 seasons

Friends is streaming on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Friends

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Creator: Marta Kauffman, David Crane
Release date: 1994-09-22
Language: English
Seasons: 10
Episodes: 228
Network: NBC
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Television

Friends — trailer

About Friends

Friends is a 1994 web series in the Comedy genre, created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane, starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow. It spans 10 seasons and 228 episodes, and originally aired on NBC. It holds an average rating of 8.4/10 from 9,107 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Friends in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (10)

Season 124 eps · 1994

Season 224 eps · 1995

Season 325 eps · 1996

Season 423 eps · 1997

Season 523 eps · 1998

Season 623 eps · 1999

Season 723 eps · 2000

Season 823 eps · 2001

Season 923 eps · 2002

Season 1017 eps · 2003

Cast

Jennifer Aniston

Rachel Green

Courteney Cox

Monica Geller

Lisa Kudrow

Phoebe Buffay

Matt LeBlanc

Joey Tribbiani

Matthew Perry

Chandler Bing

David Schwimmer

Ross Geller

Themes & keywords

new york cityroommatesfriendshipcafeapartment buildinggroup of friendsmanhattan, new york citysitcomyoung adultsearching for loveapartmentbest friends

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Friends in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Friends on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Is Friends on Netflix?+

Yes — Friends is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How many seasons of Friends are there?+

Friends has 10 seasons and 228 episodes in total.

Who stars in Friends?+

Friends stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry.

When did Friends come out?+

Friends is a 1994 web series created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane.

What genre is Friends?+

Friends is Comedy series.

Who created Friends?+

Friends was created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane.