GMO Internet Launches Optical Internet Plan to Support CHIMNEY TOWN
GMO Internet Group, in collaboration with Financie and CHIMNEY TOWN, will launch 'Chimney Hikari,' an optical internet plan featuring simple, honest pricing starting April 14, 2026.
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GMO Internet, Inc. (Representative Director, President & Executive Officer: Tadashi Ito; hereinafter 'GMO Internet') of the GMO Internet Group, in collaboration with Financie, Inc. (Representative Director: Hironao Kunimitsu; hereinafter 'Financie'), will launch the optical internet plan 'Chimney Hikari powered by GMO TokuToku BB' on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
This service is an optical internet plan under 'Chimney Life,' a new infrastructure brand created through a collaboration between Financie and CHIMNEY TOWN Co., Ltd. (President & Representative Director: Akihiro Nishino; hereinafter 'CHIMNEY TOWN'), known for the 'Poupelle of Chimney Town' series.
Following 'CryptoNinja Hikari powered by GMO TokuToku BB' (*1) released in October 2025, this service marks the second optical internet service born from the collaboration between Financie and our company. Going forward, we will continue to sequentially roll out optical internet plans that support fan activities through collaborations with various projects and influencers.
(*1) https://internet.gmo/news/article/94/
[About CHIMNEY TOWN]
CHIMNEY TOWN develops entertainment businesses centered around the 'Poupelle of Chimney Town' series, for which Akihiro Nishino serves as original author, scriptwriter, and executive producer. The first film released in 2020 recorded a total domestic audience of 1.96 million and a box office revenue of approximately 2.7 billion yen. Currently, the sequel 'Poupelle of Chimney Town: The Promised Clock Tower' (Distributed by Toho / CHIMNEY TOWN) is showing nationwide.
Mr. Nishino is also a creator with top-class broadcasting power in Japan, running one of the country's largest online salons by membership and broadcasting via Voicy, etc.
CHIMNEY TOWN has been delivering value to people through stories and artworks. In this initiative, backed by its philosophy and worldview, the company takes on the challenge of providing a new form of value that closely supports daily life.
[About 'Chimney Life']
(URL: https://pointmall.financie.jp/owner/chimney_life)
'Chimney Life' is a service provided in cooperation with affiliated infrastructure operators based on CHIMNEY TOWN's brand concept. The various infrastructure services themselves, such as electricity and telecommunications, are provided by their respective registered operators (*2).
Building upon this, the brand aims to deliver more convincing options for daily expenses, such as fixed monthly costs.
We will propose 'infrastructure options that can be maintained effortlessly without compromising quality' to everyone seeking a better lifestyle, not just CHIMNEY TOWN fans.
(*2) Regarding the guidance and support for various infrastructure services, registered intermediaries holding the necessary licenses for intermediation (including solicitation, hereinafter referred to as 'Solicitation, etc.') for concluding contracts for various infrastructure services handle this in accordance with the law. CHIMNEY TOWN Co., Ltd. and Akihiro Nishino do not conduct Solicitation, etc. for various infrastructure services.
Those who wish to use the services should carefully read the contract details, notes, and risks regarding the various infrastructure services provided by each intermediary or operating company (registered operator).
[About 'Chimney Hikari powered by GMO TokuToku BB']
(URL: https://financie.jp/campaign/chimney_life/hikari/index.html)
'Chimney Hikari powered by GMO TokuToku BB' is an optical internet plan that pursues a 'simple, fair price' to keep communication costs low, eliminating the need to compare limited-time discounts or complex cashback conditions.
Based on the concept of 'never losing out in the long run' rather than 'cheap only for now,' we deliver an 'honest one-price' to keep living costs down for CHIMNEY TOWN fans.
■ Usage Fees
Plan | Apartment | Family
1 Gigabit | 4,125 yen/month (tax incl.) | 5,390 yen/month (tax incl.)
10 Gigabit | 6,160 yen/month (tax incl.) | 6,160 yen/month (tax incl.)
*A separate administrative fee of 3,300 yen applies.
This service is an optical internet plan under 'Chimney Life,' a new infrastructure brand created through a collaboration between Financie and CHIMNEY TOWN Co., Ltd. (President & Representative Director: Akihiro Nishino; hereinafter 'CHIMNEY TOWN'), known for the 'Poupelle of Chimney Town' series.
Following 'CryptoNinja Hikari powered by GMO TokuToku BB' (*1) released in October 2025, this service marks the second optical internet service born from the collaboration between Financie and our company. Going forward, we will continue to sequentially roll out optical internet plans that support fan activities through collaborations with various projects and influencers.
(*1) https://internet.gmo/news/article/94/
[About CHIMNEY TOWN]
CHIMNEY TOWN develops entertainment businesses centered around the 'Poupelle of Chimney Town' series, for which Akihiro Nishino serves as original author, scriptwriter, and executive producer. The first film released in 2020 recorded a total domestic audience of 1.96 million and a box office revenue of approximately 2.7 billion yen. Currently, the sequel 'Poupelle of Chimney Town: The Promised Clock Tower' (Distributed by Toho / CHIMNEY TOWN) is showing nationwide.
Mr. Nishino is also a creator with top-class broadcasting power in Japan, running one of the country's largest online salons by membership and broadcasting via Voicy, etc.
CHIMNEY TOWN has been delivering value to people through stories and artworks. In this initiative, backed by its philosophy and worldview, the company takes on the challenge of providing a new form of value that closely supports daily life.
[About 'Chimney Life']
(URL: https://pointmall.financie.jp/owner/chimney_life)
'Chimney Life' is a service provided in cooperation with affiliated infrastructure operators based on CHIMNEY TOWN's brand concept. The various infrastructure services themselves, such as electricity and telecommunications, are provided by their respective registered operators (*2).
Building upon this, the brand aims to deliver more convincing options for daily expenses, such as fixed monthly costs.
We will propose 'infrastructure options that can be maintained effortlessly without compromising quality' to everyone seeking a better lifestyle, not just CHIMNEY TOWN fans.
(*2) Regarding the guidance and support for various infrastructure services, registered intermediaries holding the necessary licenses for intermediation (including solicitation, hereinafter referred to as 'Solicitation, etc.') for concluding contracts for various infrastructure services handle this in accordance with the law. CHIMNEY TOWN Co., Ltd. and Akihiro Nishino do not conduct Solicitation, etc. for various infrastructure services.
Those who wish to use the services should carefully read the contract details, notes, and risks regarding the various infrastructure services provided by each intermediary or operating company (registered operator).
[About 'Chimney Hikari powered by GMO TokuToku BB']
(URL: https://financie.jp/campaign/chimney_life/hikari/index.html)
'Chimney Hikari powered by GMO TokuToku BB' is an optical internet plan that pursues a 'simple, fair price' to keep communication costs low, eliminating the need to compare limited-time discounts or complex cashback conditions.
Based on the concept of 'never losing out in the long run' rather than 'cheap only for now,' we deliver an 'honest one-price' to keep living costs down for CHIMNEY TOWN fans.
■ Usage Fees
Plan | Apartment | Family
1 Gigabit | 4,125 yen/month (tax incl.) | 5,390 yen/month (tax incl.)
10 Gigabit | 6,160 yen/month (tax incl.) | 6,160 yen/month (tax incl.)
*A separate administrative fee of 3,300 yen applies.