LINE MUSIC review
A LINE-connected streaming service with karaoke, offline playback, and family plans.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
LINE MUSIC is a Japan-focused music streaming service for listening to songs, music videos, curated playlists, and user-created playlists. It is designed for people who already use LINE and want music features connected to their profile and calling experience. Alongside on-demand streaming, paid members can play music offline, view lyrics, use karaoke and scoring features, adjust sound with an equalizer, and receive automatic personalized playlists. Access is available through web, iOS, and Android apps.
The subscription structure covers several use cases. Student monthly provides unlimited listening for eligible students, while General monthly adds unlimited listening, music videos, and karaoke. General annual is priced below twelve monthly payments, making it the longer-term option for individual subscribers. The Family plan supports up to six members, with invitations sent through LINE friends. Published plan information shows pricing beginning at ¥580, and the service does not offer a free plan. Buyers should compare the monthly, annual, student, and family options against how many people will share the subscription.
LINE is the defining ecosystem fit. Subscribers can share music through LINE, set LINE profile background music, and configure LINE call ringtones and ringback tones. That makes the service more distinctive for LINE users than for listeners seeking a standalone streaming account. The main focus is entertainment and social connection rather than broad platform integration: the listed integration is LINE, while access itself spans web, iOS, and Android. Choose LINE MUSIC if karaoke, lyrics, offline listening, and LINE-linked personalization matter. Consider another service if a free tier, a platform-neutral experience, or broader integrations are more important.
LINE MUSIC pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Karaoke, scoring, lyrics, music videos, and equalizer controls
- Offline playback for paid members across mobile apps
- Family plan supports up to six members through LINE friends
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan for casual or ad-supported listening
- Japan-focused service with pricing displayed in JPY
- LINE-specific features have limited value outside the LINE ecosystem
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