Disney Channel (Japanese TV channel)

Disney Channel
Country	Japan
Broadcast area	Nationwide
Headquarters	Tokyo, Japan
Programming
Language(s)	Japanese; English;
Picture format	HDTV 1080i; SDTV 480i;
Ownership
Owner	The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd.
Parent	Disney Branded Television
Sister channels	Disney Junior
History
Launched	18 November 2003; 21 years ago
Links
Website	www.disney.co.jp/tv/dc
Availability
Terrestrial
SKY PerfecTV!	Channel 256
SKY PerfecTV! Premium Service	Channel 620
J:COM	Channel 603
eo Hikari TV	Channel 821

Disney Channel (ディズニーチャンネル, Dizunīchan'neru) is a Japanese pay television entertainment and kids channel owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company Japan. Part of Disney Branded Television a subsidiary of Disney International Operations. It began in 2003 as a basic TV channel, and it was exclusive to SKY PerfecTV.

History

On 24 April 2003, The Walt Disney Company announced that Disney Channel would launch in Japan,^[1] following the 20th anniversary of both Disney Channel and Tokyo Disneyland, it took place on 18 November 2003 on Sky PerfecTV.^[2]

Branding

On November 1, 2014, Disney Channel unveiled a new logo and an on-air imaging design. On March 1, 2015, Watch Disney Channel also unveiled a new logo and an on-air imaging design.

Programming

Current Programming

Doc McStuffins (2013–present)
Handy Manny (2011–present)
My Friends Tigger and Pooh (2013–present)
Octonauts (2011–present)
Puppy Dog Tales (2019–present)
Noddy: Toyland Dectective (2018–present)
Gigantosus (2020–present)
Mickey's Mixed Up Adventures (2021–present)
Tayo the Little Bus (2012–present)
Fancy Nancy Clancy (2019–present)
Chuggington (2016–present)
The Chicken Squad (2021–present)
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2011–present)
Bluey (2020–present)
PJ Masks (2016–present)
Muppet Babies (2018–present)
Sofia the First (2014–present)
The 7D (2017–present)
Little Einsteins (2011–present)
The Lion Guard (2016–present)
Henry Hugglemonster (2014–present)
Jungle Junction (2011–present)
Vamperina (2018–present)
Goldie and Bear (2017–present)
Jake and the Neverland Pirates (2011–present)
Miles From Tomorrowland (2017–present)
Mira: Royal Detective (2020–present)
Erueka! (2023–present) Only at the Weekends
Special Agent Oso (2011–present)
Mickey and the Roadster Racers (2018–present)
Space English (2011–present)
Peppa Pig (2014–present)
Robocar Poli (2017–present)
Unknown Show (2021–present)
Hey Duggee! (2019–present) Only at the Weekends
Sheriff Callie's Wild West (2 June 2014 – present)
Give Me That Cookie (2021–present)
Stanley (2011–present)
Quack Pack
Aladdin
Chip'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
The Lion King's Timon and Pumbaa
101 Dalmatians: The Series
JoJo's Circus
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
T.O.T.S.
The Rocketer
Spidey and the Amazing Friends
Firebuds
Alice's Wonderland Bakery
BunnyTown
My Little Pony
Earth to Luna!
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Caillou
Milly, Molly
Little Princess
Mickey Mouse Funhouse
PJ Masks: Power Heroes
Captain Jake and the Neverland Pirates
Doc Mcstuffins: Toy Hospital
Mission Force One
Elena of Avalor
Tangled: The Series
Molang and PiuPiu
Me and Mickey
Me and Winnie the Pooh
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh
Disney Tsum Tsum
Tsum Tsum Land
Meet Spidey and the Amazing Friends
Play Break with Spidey and the Amazing Friends
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
Disney Junior's Ariel
Mako Mermaids
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure
PJ Masks: Power Heroes Shorts
Me and Ariel: Mermaid Tales

Former Programming

The Hive (2011-January 2018)
The Mr. Men Show (2011-15 April 2018)
Mouk (2011) (2011-6 August 2016)
The Backyardigans (2011-Early 2013)
Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2011-4 January 2015)
Charlie and Lola (2011-4 February 2016)
Fun with Claude (2011-7 September 2014)
Chiro (2011-November 2013)
WordWorld (2011-2021)
Olivia (2011-2022)
Gaspard and Lisa (2012-2022)
Higglytown Heroes (2011-2022)
Wanda and the Alien (5 January 2015 – 31 October 2015)
Oliver Discovers (2011-1 June 2014)
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (2011-3 February 2012)
Maya the Bee (2012) (1 February 2012 – 9 June 2017)
64 Zoo Lane (2011-2020)
The Little Mermaid (1992) (2011-2014)
Bert and Ernie (2011-2014)
Zou (2012-2020)
Sarah and Duck (2015-2022)
Kazoops! (2017-2021)
The Save Ums! (2011-2016)
Poppets Town (2011-2015)
Little Robots (2011-2017)
Dot. (2016-2018)
Puffin Rock (2015-2022)
Small Potatoes (2011-2015)
Dino Ranch
PB&J Otter
Timmy Time
The Koala Brothers
Postman Pat
Curious George
Ella the Elephant
Rolie Polie Olie
Tickety Toc
Mama Mirabelle's Movie Time
Pororo the Little Penguin
Pinky Dinky Doo
Franny's Feet
Kate and MimMim
Little Vikings
Calimero
Pupstruction
Beat bugs
Creative Galaxy
SuperKitties
Little Madasgacar
Thomas and Friends
Morphle and Magical Pets
Little Monsters
Cry Babies Magic Tears
Baby Tayo Song Kids
Baby Zoo Song
Baby Tayo Song
Elmo's World
Doraemon
Numberblocks
Engie Benjy
Lunar Jim
Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs
Fireman Sam
Shaun the Sheep
Animal Mechanicals
Esme and Roy
Paw Patrol
Dive Olly Dive!
Mr. Moon
Oswald
Tinga Tinga Tales
Goof Troop
DuckTales
Bear in the Big Blue House
Madeline
The Book of Pooh
Minnie's Bow-Toons
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Rhyme Time Town
Care Bears
Let's Go Pocoyo!
Kiya and the Kimoja Heroes
My Disney Junior
Art Attack
Planet English
Hi-5
Hi-5 House
Imagination Movers
Can You Teach My Alligator Manners?
Pete's Pets
Trotro
Big Block SingSong
Playing with Skully
Lou and Lou: Safety Patrol
Friends of Higleytown
Tigga & Togga
Fuzzy Tales
The Bite-Sized Adventures of Sam Sandwich
Captain Carlous
Dear Sofia
The Doc Files
Handy Manny's School for Tools
Veggie Tales
Dipdap
Ooh, Aah & You!
A Poem Is...
Quiet Is...
Hooray for Fish!
Happy Monster Band
Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps
Tasty Time with ZeFronk
Lulu and Lolo - Tiny Twin Bears
Nina Needs To Go!
Socks
Calling all T.O.T.S.
Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Muppet Moments
Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets
ZooBabu
Muppet Babies: Show and Tell
Goomies
Disney Animals
BunnyTown Shorts
Boom and Reds
Rita et Machin
Penelope Ukarri
Playtime with Puppy Dog Pals
Gigantosus Short
Olobob Top
Hi Five
Muppet Babies Play Date
Sesame Street
Coconut the Little Dragon
Lucky Duck
Dear Dracula
Chip 'N Dale's Nutty Tales
Mickey Mouse: Hot Diggity-Dog Tales
Fancy It Yourself
Elena of Avalor: The Secret Life of Sirenas
Vamperina Ghoul Girls Rock!
DuckTales (2017)
Hercules: The Series
The Three Caballeros
PJ Masks Music Video
PJ Masks Short
Tale Spin
The Beachbuds
Disney Junior Music Nursery Rhymes
Disney Junior Ready for Preschool
Learning Time with Timmy
Mickey's Mousekersize
Mickey Mouse
Oddbods (short)
Super Wings!
The Super Mario Bro. Super Show!
Poncyo
KBS
Cinderella
101 Dalmatian Street
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Lilo and Stitch: The Series
The Penguins Of Madagascar
Team Umizoomi
Toopy and Binoo
The Magic School Bus
Go, Diego, Go!
Dora the Explorer
The Wiggles
The Electric Company
Martha Speaks
Guma-chan
The Aptoide Show
Artzooka!
Oobi
Numberjacks
Dinosaur Train
The Doodlebops
Doodlebops Rockin' Road Show
The Numtums
Hello Kitty (2004)
Pikwik Pack
Plim Plim
Poppy Cat
Mason and Stacey
Little Parker
My Magic Pet Morphle
Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave
AdanTheKing
Chowder
Check and X
Healthy Habits
Peep and the Big Wide World
Guess with Jess
BabyBus
Octonauts (Above and Beyond)
Aladdin: the series
Ricky Zoom
Mr. Men and Little Miss
Miraculous Ladybug
Tayo Kinder Song
Doggyland
Tsvetnyashki
Messy Goes to Okido
Mush-Mush and the Mushables
Mike the Knight
Rupert Bear, Follow the Magic...
Butterbean's Cafe
Little Charmers
Rainbow Fish
Rube & Crew
Marvel Super Hero Adventures
Little Red Tractor
Back at the Barnyard
Casper's Scare School
Amphibia Chibi Tiny Tales
PBS Battle Ultimate
P-Head and Pals
Super Why!
Teletubbies
Titi Pangpang
Titi Pangpang Rescue
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo's Child
Room on the Broom
Stick Man
The Highway Rat
Zog
The Snail and the Whale
Disney Junior Lullabies
Out of the Box
Mofy
Wonder Pets
Global Grover
The Wiggles Live at Disneyland
The Adventures of Gracie Lou
Ready, Steady, Wiggle!
House of Mouse
A Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald
Dance with Mira
Minnie's Bow-Toons: Party Palace Pals
Maisy Mouse
Puppy Dog Pals Playcare
Abadas remastered and fixed
Friday Night Funkin'
Tommy the Little Dragon
Tweetville
Colin and the Thumpies
Baby Sharks Big Show
Realm Craft
Disney Junior Birthday Book
Mickey Mornings
I Am a Princess
Disney Fairies Shorts
Disney Poetry Shorts
Schnuffel
Topsy and Tim
Hilltop Hospitsal
Abadas
Songs For Littles (2021)
The Gummy Bear Show
Disney Junior's The Wonderful World of Songs
Work It Out Wombats!

Movies

Disney Channel airs movies at 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and at 10pm on Mondays to Thursdays and at 2pm on weekends.

References

^ "Disney Channel to be launched in Japan. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
^ "Disney turns Japanese". C21media. Retrieved 21 June 2022.

External links

Official website (In Japanese)

[1] "Disney Channel to be launched in Japan. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 11 June 2022.

[2] "Disney turns Japanese". C21media. Retrieved 21 June 2022.

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