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Anime Network, a former subsidiary of A.D. Vision, Inc. (parent company of ADV Films), is a cable and satellite digital broadcast service in North America dedicated to anime.


History



The network was launched in North America in late 2002 as mostly digital anime television subchannels and is marketed to multi system operators (MSOs) as both a Free and Subscription Video On Demand (VOD) programming service. Anime Network also provides online streaming of its anime for North America via its website with free full-length preview episodes for non-members, more episodes for members, and all online titles available for subscribers.

The Anime Network ceased broadcast of its linear 24/7 network on January 1, 2008; it continues to support a VOD service and online player on its main website. On September 1, 2009, A.D. Vision had sold off the Anime Network to Valkyrie Media Partners LLC as part of the dissolution of the company and the reorganization of its assets. In 2012, Anime Network's name was removed from Microsoft's Zune Marketplace and replaced with a generic "Anime" designator.

Availability and Distribution


Anime Network

At launch, the Anime Network was only available by Video On Demand to Comcast subscribers in the Philadelphia area with 1.2 million customers with more providers choosing to carry the service later on. The linear service launched on June 30, 2004 to complement the VOD service. Comcast Communications previously carried the channel on video on demand since its launch. On May 29, 2009 Comcast discontinued carriage of the service in both its free package and its pay-per-view digital television package, however, are periodically included among Comcast Xfinity's Top Picks.

24/7 Linear Service

From June 30, 2004 to January 4, 2008, Anime Network offered a 24/7 channel available to cable and satellite providers. The service was only carried by small cable companies. On January 4, 2008, Anime Network officially announced that the 24/7 service would cease operations. The network will still operate as a Video On Demand provider.

Video On Demand

The Anime Network's content is distributed through Video On Demand in two formats.

Sony announced at E3 2010 that the PlayStation Network would begin carrying The Anime Network.

Providers

Following is a selected list of providers that distribute Anime Network. A more complete list can be found on their Video On Demand Schedule page.

Anime Network (UK)


Anime Network

On June 3, 2007 Anime Network was launched in the United Kingdom as a programming block on the Propeller TV satellite channel. It was broadcast as a 2 hour block with 4 different anime series and aired from 8:00pm to 10:00pm, 7 days a week. The block was removed from the schedule on January 1, 2008.

Programmes Aired on Anime Network (UK)

  • Azumanga Daioh
  • Coyote Ragtime Show
  • Elfen Lied
  • Enigma
  • Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor
  • Innocent Venus
  • Jinki: Extend
  • Kurau Phantom Memory
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion
  • Pani Poni Dash!
  • This Ugly Yet Beautiful World

Programmes Available for streaming at TheAnimeNetwork.com (UK)

  • Azumanga Daiohâ€"No longer available on Anime Network.
  • Coyote Ragtime Showâ€"No longer available on Anime Network
  • Diamond Daydreams
  • Elfen Liedâ€"Now in English Subtitles
  • Enigma
  • Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor
  • Innocent Venus
  • Lady Death the Motion Picture
  • Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
  • Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden
  • Mezzo
  • Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
  • Nanaka 6/17
  • New Fist of the North Star
  • Night Raid 1931
  • Jinki: Extendâ€"No longer available on Anime Network
  • Kino's Journey
  • Kurau Phantom Memoryâ€"No longer available on Anime Network
  • RahXephon
  • RahXephon the Motion Picture
  • Sin the Movie
  • Neon Genesis Evangelionâ€"No longer available on Anime Network
  • Pani Poni Dash!
  • Pet Shop of Horrors
  • Princess Tutu
  • The Place Promised in Our Early Days
  • This Ugly Yet Beautiful World

References


Anime Network

External links


Anime Network
  • Official Site
  • Anime Network's Online-Player - List of current titles

Anime Network

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