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| area = {{ubl|[[Singapore]]|[[Indonesia]]|[[Philippines]]|[[Thailand]]|[[Hong Kong]]|[[Malaysia]]}}
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The channel was first launched in March 2014 on Singaporean pay-TV provider [[Singtel|Singtel TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.singtel.com/about-us/news-releases/top-rated-japanese-anime-channel-aniplus-hd-launches-singtel-mio-tv| title=Top-rated Japanese anime channel ANIPLUS HD launches on Singtel mio TV| date=28 February 2014| publisher=Singtel}}</ref> In August 2015, it partnered with OTT platform [[iflix]] to distribute 21 of their titles via its VOD service.<ref name="animenewsnetwork.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-08-03/iflix-partners-with-aniplus-asia-adds-21-anime-titles-to-service/.91217|title=iflix Partners with Aniplus Asia, Adds 21 Anime Titles to Service}}</ref> In June 2016, ANIPLUS Asia started to be distributed in Thailand on free-to-air channel Now26 as a programming block, thanks to a partnership deal with Mediaplex International.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-06-21/aniplus-hd-expands-distribution-in-thailand-and-philippines/.103442|title=Aniplus HD Expands Distribution in Thailand & Philippines}}</ref> In September, it was launched in Hong Kong on video streaming site [[Le.com]]. In November, it is picked up by streaming website Tribe in Indonesia, and it reaches the Philippines in December on that same platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-12-09/tribe-streaming-service-offers-aniplus-asia-in-the-philippines/.109691|title=Tribe Streaming Service Offers Aniplus Asia in the Philippines}}</ref>
The channel was first launched in March 2014 on Singaporean pay-TV provider [[Singtel|Singtel TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.singtel.com/about-us/news-releases/top-rated-japanese-anime-channel-aniplus-hd-launches-singtel-mio-tv| title=Top-rated Japanese anime channel ANIPLUS HD launches on Singtel mio TV| date=28 February 2014| publisher=Singtel}}</ref> In August 2015, it partnered with OTT platform [[iflix]] to distribute 21 of their titles via its VOD service.<ref name="animenewsnetwork.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-08-03/iflix-partners-with-aniplus-asia-adds-21-anime-titles-to-service/.91217|title=iflix Partners with Aniplus Asia, Adds 21 Anime Titles to Service}}</ref> In June 2016, ANIPLUS Asia started to be distributed in Thailand on free-to-air channel Now26 as a programming block, thanks to a partnership deal with Mediaplex International.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-06-21/aniplus-hd-expands-distribution-in-thailand-and-philippines/.103442|title=Aniplus HD Expands Distribution in Thailand & Philippines}}</ref> In September, it was launched in Hong Kong on video streaming site [[Le.com]]. In November, it is picked up by streaming website Tribe in Indonesia, and it reaches the Philippines in December on that same platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-12-09/tribe-streaming-service-offers-aniplus-asia-in-the-philippines/.109691|title=Tribe Streaming Service Offers Aniplus Asia in the Philippines}}</ref>


In January 2017, ANIPLUS Asia partnered with Philippine free-to-air television channel [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]] to revive their ANiMEGA anime programming block.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-12-13/philippines-tv5-brings-back-animega-anime-block-in-2017/.109834|title=Philippines' TV5 Brings Back ANiMEGA Anime Block in 2017}}</ref> The block premiered with ''[[Attack on Titan: Junior High]]'', ''[[Myriad Colors Phantom World]]'' and ''[[Kantai Collection (TV series)|Kantai Collection]]'', dubbed in Tagalog.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-01-06/tv5-animega-anime-block-returns-on-january-9-with-3-anime-series/.110711|title=TV5's ANiMEGA Anime Block Returns on January 9 With 3 Anime Series|publisher=Anime News Network|date=6 January 2017|access-date=10 January 2021}}</ref> In February, it is launched in Malaysia on satellite provider Astro.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://my.onthego.astro.com.my/channels/10000307|title=Aniplus|website=my.onthego.astro.com.my}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On May of that same year, it is picked up by [[Sky Cable]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-05-15/philippine-cable-provider-skycable-adds-aniplus-asia-channel/.116114|title=Philippine Cable Provider SKYcable Adds Aniplus-Asia Channel|publisher=Anime News Network|date=15 May 2017|access-date=19 May 2021}}</ref> in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mysky.com.ph/cavite/updates/630/2017/05/19/aniplus-is-finally-in-the-philippines|title=Aniplus is Finally in the Philippines!|website=www.mysky.com.ph}}</ref> On May 25, 2018, ANIPLUS Asia was available on [[Easy TV (Philippines)|Easy TV Home]] in the Philippines, but has ceased operations since September 30, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://otacobitesph.wordpress.com/2018/05/25/solar-entertainment-unveiled-easy-tv-home-aniplus-included|title=ANIPLUS Asia, Now Available on The New 'Easy TV Home' Super Digibox.}}</ref> On April 1, 2021, ANIPLUS Asia ceased its transmission on [[Astro (television)|Astro Go]] in Malaysia and Royal Cable in the Philippines after the contract had expired.
In January 2017, ANIPLUS Asia partnered with Philippine free-to-air television channel [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]] to revive their ANiMEGA anime programming block.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-12-13/philippines-tv5-brings-back-animega-anime-block-in-2017/.109834|title=Philippines' TV5 Brings Back ANiMEGA Anime Block in 2017}}</ref> The block premiered with ''[[Attack on Titan: Junior High]]'', ''[[Myriad Colors Phantom World]]'' and ''[[Kantai Collection (TV series)|Kantai Collection]]'', dubbed in Tagalog.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-01-06/tv5-animega-anime-block-returns-on-january-9-with-3-anime-series/.110711|title=TV5's ANiMEGA Anime Block Returns on January 9 With 3 Anime Series|publisher=Anime News Network|date=6 January 2017|access-date=10 January 2021}}</ref> In February, it is launched in Malaysia on satellite provider Astro.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://my.onthego.astro.com.my/channels/10000307|title=Aniplus|website=my.onthego.astro.com.my}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On May of that same year, it is picked up by [[Sky Cable]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-05-15/philippine-cable-provider-skycable-adds-aniplus-asia-channel/.116114|title=Philippine Cable Provider SKYcable Adds Aniplus-Asia Channel|publisher=Anime News Network|date=15 May 2017|access-date=19 May 2021}}</ref> in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mysky.com.ph/cavite/updates/630/2017/05/19/aniplus-is-finally-in-the-philippines|title=Aniplus is Finally in the Philippines!|website=www.mysky.com.ph}}</ref> On May 25, 2018, ANIPLUS Asia was available on [[Easy TV (Philippines)|Easy TV Home]] in the Philippines, but has ceased operations since September 30, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://otacobitesph.wordpress.com/2018/05/25/solar-entertainment-unveiled-easy-tv-home-aniplus-included|title=ANIPLUS Asia, Now Available on The New 'Easy TV Home' Super Digibox.}}</ref> On April 1, 2021, ANIPLUS Asia ceased its transmission on [[Astro (television)|Astro Go]] in Malaysia and Royal Cable in the Philippines after the contract had expired, but ANIPLUS Asia Return on 1 October 2021 Via Royal Cable During FOX Network Group Ceased 14 Channels Across Southeast Asia which Launches [[Disney+]].


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ANIPLUS
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersYeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea
History
Launched7 December 2009
Links
Websitehttps://aniplustv.com

ANIPLUS is an Asian multinational television channel and anime distributor based in Singapore and South Korea. Launched on 7 December 2009, the channel is currently available on SK Broadband, LG Uplus IPTV service, and KT SkyLife. The company also has a video on demand platform in its own country. Most of its programming are licensed from its parent company JJ MediaWorks for subtitling and dubbing distribution.

Aniplus mostly broadcasts anime the same hours of Japan.

Aniplus Asia

Aniplus Asia
Broadcast area
NetworkANIPLUS
HeadquartersSingapore
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i/576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerPlus Media Networks Asia (JJ MediaWorks)
Sister channelsK+
History
Launched25 November 2013
Closed1 April 2021 (Malaysia and the Philippines)
Links
Websitewww.aniplus-asia.com

Aniplus Asia is an East and Southeast Asian anime pay television channel and anime distributor based in Singapore. It is a sister channel of Aniplus. Founded on 25 November 2013, it is available in various countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including (aside from Singapore), Hong Kong, Indonesia and Thailand.[1]

History

The channel was first launched in March 2014 on Singaporean pay-TV provider Singtel TV.[2] In August 2015, it partnered with OTT platform iflix to distribute 21 of their titles via its VOD service.[3] In June 2016, ANIPLUS Asia started to be distributed in Thailand on free-to-air channel Now26 as a programming block, thanks to a partnership deal with Mediaplex International.[4] In September, it was launched in Hong Kong on video streaming site Le.com. In November, it is picked up by streaming website Tribe in Indonesia, and it reaches the Philippines in December on that same platform.[5]

In January 2017, ANIPLUS Asia partnered with Philippine free-to-air television channel TV5 to revive their ANiMEGA anime programming block.[6] The block premiered with Attack on Titan: Junior High, Myriad Colors Phantom World and Kantai Collection, dubbed in Tagalog.[7] In February, it is launched in Malaysia on satellite provider Astro.[8] On May of that same year, it is picked up by Sky Cable[9] in the Philippines.[10] On May 25, 2018, ANIPLUS Asia was available on Easy TV Home in the Philippines, but has ceased operations since September 30, 2019.[11] On April 1, 2021, ANIPLUS Asia ceased its transmission on Astro Go in Malaysia and Royal Cable in the Philippines after the contract had expired, but ANIPLUS Asia Return on 1 October 2021 Via Royal Cable During FOX Network Group Ceased 14 Channels Across Southeast Asia which Launches Disney+.

Programming

The channel acquires content from various anime distributors such as Mighty Media and other distributors. It also licenses anime series and offers select titles to OTT platforms: Netflix, Bilibili, iQIYI and WeTV.[12] The channel airs the notable anime series from Japan. Notable series include Attack on Titan, Psycho-Pass, The Promised Neverland, and Kantai Collection.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Aniplus-Asia". Archived from the original on 2016-01-24. Retrieved 2016-02-08.
  2. ^ "Top-rated Japanese anime channel ANIPLUS HD launches on Singtel mio TV". Singtel. 28 February 2014.
  3. ^ "iflix Partners with Aniplus Asia, Adds 21 Anime Titles to Service".
  4. ^ "Aniplus HD Expands Distribution in Thailand & Philippines".
  5. ^ "Tribe Streaming Service Offers Aniplus Asia in the Philippines".
  6. ^ "Philippines' TV5 Brings Back ANiMEGA Anime Block in 2017".
  7. ^ "TV5's ANiMEGA Anime Block Returns on January 9 With 3 Anime Series". Anime News Network. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Aniplus". my.onthego.astro.com.my.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "Philippine Cable Provider SKYcable Adds Aniplus-Asia Channel". Anime News Network. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Aniplus is Finally in the Philippines!". www.mysky.com.ph.
  11. ^ "ANIPLUS Asia, Now Available on The New 'Easy TV Home' Super Digibox".
  12. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 7, 2021). "iQIYI Adds 10 Summer Anime for Southeast Asia". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 7, 2021.