When did the Animeism programming block launch?
Animeism launched in October 2006 on MBS as a half-hour late-night programming block. Its first title was Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, a co-production between MBS and the show's creators.
Questions about Animeism
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What TV channels air the Animeism block in Japan?
Animeism airs on MBS, TBS, CBC TV, and BS-TBS, all of which are JNN affiliate stations. The block occupies Friday night and Saturday morning slots on those channels, while the Super Animeism Turbo expansion airs on Thursday nights and Friday mornings.
Why did Animeism move from Thursday to Friday nights in 2015?
MBS chief producer Hiro Maruyama stated in April 2015 that the block moved to Friday nights and Saturday mornings to avoid conflicts with Fuji TV's broadcast of Noitamina. The change was a direct scheduling response to competition from a rival late-night anime block.
What was the Amazon Prime Video deal with Animeism?
In June 2017, Amazon signed a deal to stream Animeism titles exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide. Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul and Altair: A Record of Battles were the first exclusive titles, going live on the 29th of June 2017. The worldwide exclusivity ended from January 2019, with Prime Video retaining exclusive rights only within Japan.
What was the Kodansha and DMM Pictures partnership with Animeism?
MBS, Kodansha, and DMM Pictures announced a two-year co-production partnership at AnimeJapan 2019 on the 23rd of March 2019. The partnership covered adaptations of Kodansha-published manga and original anime works. Domestic Girlfriend was the first title under the deal, and Blue Period marked its conclusion.
What is Super Animeism Turbo?
Super Animeism Turbo is an expansion of the Animeism block that took effect in April 2024, replacing the earlier Super Animeism expansion that had launched in July 2019. It airs on Thursday nights and Friday mornings on all JNN affiliate stations as a network timeslot broadcast.