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Funimation Channel

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Funimation Channel
Logo used since 2016
Type of businessSubsidiary
Type of site
Video on demand
Available inEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese
Predecessor(s)FunimationNow (2016–2020)
Area servedAmerica, Oceania, parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia
OwnerSony (Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan joint ownership)
ParentFunimation Global Group
Websitefunimation.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationRequired
Users2.5 million
Launched7 January 2016; 8 years ago (2016-01-07)
(as FunimationNow)
Current statusActive
Funimation Channel
NetworkColours TV (2006–2008)
Owned byOlympusat
SloganYou Should Be Watching
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Spanish (via SAP audio track)
HeadquartersWest Palm Beach, Florida
Websitefunimation.com

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Funimation Channel (formerly FunimationNow) is an American subscription video on demand streaming service and former pay television channel that specializes in the online streaming and simulcasting of Japanese anime series. It was originally launched in 2005 as a television channel owned by Olympusat. In 2015, the original cable channel was replaced by Toku. The channel relaunched on January 7, 2016, as a digital streaming service owned by Funimation, a subsidiary of Sony.

History[edit]

As a television channel[edit]

Funimation Channel started out as a syndicated block on Colours TV, one of OlympuSAT's affiliate networks.[1] Programs during this era were Dragon Ball, Negima!, Kodocha, The Slayers, Blue Gender, Kiddy Grade, Fruits Basket, Case Closed and Yu Yu Hakusho. The block was later discontinued in favor of a more successful expansion on subscription television.

On 1 May 2008, Funimation Channel became a 24-hour English-dubbed anime subscription network; the second of its kind in North America (following A.D. Vision's Anime Network).[2] Olympusat was chosen as the exclusive distributor of Funimation Channel.[3] The service originally was available to a few cities via digital terrestrial television and was temporary-only as the channel was trying to gain a foothold in the already-crowded pay television landscape.

In May 2009, Funimation Channel continued its expansion on subscription providers launching on Comcast's VOD platform [4] and offering two services - Free on demand and PPV on demand. The PPV VOD offers viewers a chance to watch titles prior to their DVD release.[5] Movies and packaged specials were available at US$3.00 each while episodes are available at US$1.00 each.

The channel had plans to launch an edition in Spanish, although without success.[6]

As of 27 September 2010, Funimation launched an HD feed alongside existing VOD services.[7] On 16 February 2012, Verizon announced that it will drop Funimation Channel from its Verizon FiOS service "on, or after 15 March" due to "very low viewership".[8] In response to reaction from its customers, Verizon returned Funimation Channel via VOD.[9] Channel 262 remains on the FiOS system operated by Frontier Communications in some ex-Verizon territories.[10] Cablevision's Optimum TV recently launched[11] FUNimation Channel On Demand in the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State area. Adding this MSO increased FUNimation Channel's footprint to over 40 million households nationwide.

As a digital streaming service[edit]

On 8 December 2015, it was reported that the Funimation Channel would be replaced by Toku on 31 December 2015. The new network would start broadcasting live-action, grindhouse and independent East Asian movies.[12][13] It was subsequently announced, on 15 December 2015, that Funimation would end its partnership with Olympusat and relaunch Funimation Channel as a digital streaming service on January 7, 2016.[14]

The Funimation Channel signed off on December 31, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, after an episode of Fairy Tail. A bumper was briefly aired afterwards, which was interrupted by Toku's programming stream, which aired Rio: Rainbow Gate! at the time of the transition.

As part of the Funimation Channel's relaunch as a streaming service in January 2016, the channel rebranded itself as "FunimationNow", effectively removing "Channel" from its branding.[15][16]

Availability[edit]

The streaming service is available through Funimation's official website in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Brazil. In select parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia, it is available via Wakanim.[17]

The Funimation Channel is also available on digital media players (Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku), smart TVs (Android TV, Chromecast, Samsung, and LG Electronics), video game consoles (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch) and smartphones (iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle).[18]

Programming[edit]

Funimation Channel's programming came from Funimation, Aniplex of America, Viz Media, Sentai Filmworks, Right Stuf Inc., NIS America, Discotek Media, and the now-defunct Central Park Media and Enoki Films USA.

Anime series[edit]

Former[edit]

Anime films[edit]

OVAs[edit]

Live-action films[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Navarres Funimation Entertainment doubles anime programming for syndicated anime block". RedOrbit. 7 September 2006. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
  2. ↑ "Funimation Entertainment announces the launch of the Funimation Channel in Seattle". Mania. December 20, 2006. Archived from the original on January 23, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2010. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  3. ↑ "Navarre's Funimation Entertainment and Verizon sign distribution agreement". Navarre. 29 September 2005. Archived from the original on 17 November 2006. Retrieved 17 June 2006. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  4. ↑ "Funimation anime on demand now on Comcast Nationwide". Anime News Network. 5 May 2009. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
  5. ↑ "PR Newswire". Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  6. ↑ "FUNimation Channel PROMO en ESPAÑOL (in spanish) - Dailymotion video". Dailymotion. May 2, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Funimation Channel goes high-definition". Anime News Network. 7 September 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
  8. ↑ "Verizon drops Funimation Channel from FiOS service". 16 February 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  9. ↑ "Olympusat's Funimation Channel now available on Verizon FiOS TV video on demand". Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  10. ↑ Frontier FiOS TV channel lineup
  11. ↑ "Olympusat's FUNimation Channel Launches SVOD Package On Optimum TV". Prweb.com. 2012-12-21. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
  12. ↑ "Funimation Channel changing its name". The Fandom Post. 8 December 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  13. ↑ "Guides & types of programming". Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  14. ↑ "Funimation Channel to relaunch in 2016". Anime News Network. 15 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  15. ↑ "Introducting The Face Of Funimation!". Funimation. January 7, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Introducing Funimation's New Streaming Experience - FunimationNow". Funimation. January 7, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  17. ↑ "Where is Funimation available? - Funimation Help". Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Watch Anime Apps - Funimation". Funimation. Retrieved August 20, 2020.

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