Bilibili

Bilibili, often referred to as 'B Station' by its users, is a prominent Chinese social media and video-sharing platform headquartered in Shanghai. Originally launched in 2009 by Xu Yi, it was envisioned as a niche community for fans of anime, manga, and video games (ACG). Over the years, it has transformed into a massive lifestyle ecosystem that encompasses live streaming, mobile gaming, e-commerce, and professional user-generated content.

The service is primarily developed and maintained within mainland China. It has become a cultural hub for younger generations, particularly Gen Z, known for its iconic 'bullet chatting' feature which allows comments to overlay directly onto the video stream. The platform is owned and operated by Bilibili Inc., which went public on the NASDAQ in 2018 and later pursued a secondary listing in Hong Kong, reflecting its growth into one of the most influential media entities in the Asian digital landscape.