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| launch_date = {{Start date|df=y|2004|7|4}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-06-01 |title=Animax to launch in India in July |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-118984795.html |url-access= |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140611124214/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-118984795.html |archive-date=2014-06-11 |access-date=2014-04-19 |publisher=Asia Image }}</ref> |
| launch_date = {{Start date|df=y|2004|7|4}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-06-01 |title=Animax to launch in India in July |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-118984795.html |url-access= |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140611124214/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-118984795.html |archive-date=2014-06-11 |access-date=2014-04-19 |publisher=Asia Image }}</ref> |
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| closed_date = 18 April 2017 |
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| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]] |
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]] |
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| area = [[South Asia]] |
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| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[India]] |
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[India]] |
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| replaced_by = [[Sony YAY!]] |
| replaced_by = [[Sony YAY!]] <br />[[Animax Asia]] |
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| online_chan_2 = [https://www.primevideo.com/region/eu/offers/?benefitId=animaxplusgemin Subscribe] |
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'''Animax India''' |
'''Animax India''' was an Indian television channel owned by [[Sony Pictures Networks India]] that launched in 2004. The channel primarily aired [[anime]] series and films dubbed in Hindi and, for a period, English, as well as with subtitles. It was the only channel in India to simulcast anime series on the same day as Japan. On 18 April 2017, Animax ceased broadcasting in India, with [[Sony Yay]] ultimately replacing the network. |
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[[Animax Asia|Animax's Asian feed]] would later be made available in India on [[Streaming media|digital platform]] [[SonyLIV]], until 8 May 2020, after several Sony-branded networks were acquired by KC Global Media. On 20 January 2023, Animax Asia resumed broadcasting in India via [[JioTV]]. |
[[Animax Asia|Animax's Asian feed]] would later be made available in India on [[Streaming media|digital platform]] [[SonyLIV]], until 8 May 2020, after several Sony-branded networks were acquired by KC Global Media. On 20 January 2023, Animax Asia resumed broadcasting in India via [[JioTV]].<ref name="animaxreturn">{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Rupesh |date=2023-01-22 |title=Animax, the Popular 24-Hour Network for Anime Is Finally Back in India With Reliance JioTV |url=https://in.ign.com/anime/178511/news/animax-the-popular-24-hour-network-for-anime-is-finally-back-in-india-with-reliance-jiotv |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=[[IGN|IGN India]] |language=en-in |archive-date=24 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124230813/https://in.ign.com/anime/178511/news/animax-the-popular-24-hour-network-for-anime-is-finally-back-in-india-with-reliance-jiotv |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=KC Global Media Expands to India by Fans' Popular Demand with the Debut of Animas on JIOTV |url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/kc-global-media-expands-india-fans-popular-demand-debut- |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=www.linkedin.com |language=en |archive-date=7 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207100704/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/kc-global-media-expands-india-fans-popular-demand-debut- |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Animax]] began operations across [[India]] and the rest of the [[Indian subcontinent]] on 5 July 2004 with [[Irfan Pathan]] as a brand ambassador.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Viveat Susan Pinto |date=6 July 2004 |title=Irfan to bowl for Sony's Animax |url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/9392_Irfan-to-bowl-for-Sonys-Animax |access-date=24 December 2015 |website=Afaqs news bureau |publisher=afaqs |archive-date=25 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225050541/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/9392_Irfan-to-bowl-for-Sonys-Animax |url-status=live }}</ref> It was operated and broadcast from Singapore by Animax Asia and distributed by Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt. Ltd. It was also the first animation channel that targeted the age 15–25 demographic and was the only channel in India to simulcast anime in the same week and on the same day as Japan. Animax India started with 12 hours [[Hindi]] feed that targeted young kids and teens ages 7–14 and it had planned to launch Hindi and [[English language|English]] language audio tracks.<ref name="Business line">{{Cite web |title=Animax plans to go Hindi soon |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/11/27/stories/2004112702210400.htm |access-date=2009-04-20 |publisher=thehindubusinessline |archive-date=20 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100720163918/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/11/27/stories/2004112702210400.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> |
[[Animax]] began operations across [[India]] and the rest of the [[Indian subcontinent]] on 5 July 2004 with [[Irfan Pathan]] as a brand ambassador.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Viveat Susan Pinto |date=6 July 2004 |title=Irfan to bowl for Sony's Animax |url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/9392_Irfan-to-bowl-for-Sonys-Animax |access-date=24 December 2015 |website=Afaqs news bureau |publisher=afaqs |archive-date=25 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225050541/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/9392_Irfan-to-bowl-for-Sonys-Animax |url-status=live }}</ref> It was operated and broadcast from Singapore by Animax Asia and distributed by Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt. Ltd. It was also the first animation channel that targeted the age 15–25 demographic and was the only channel in India to simulcast anime in the same week and on the same day as Japan. Animax India started with 12 hours [[Hindi]] feed that targeted young kids and teens ages 7–14 and it had planned to launch Hindi and [[English language|English]] language audio tracks.<ref name="Business line">{{Cite web |title=Animax plans to go Hindi soon |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/11/27/stories/2004112702210400.htm |access-date=2009-04-20 |publisher=thehindubusinessline |archive-date=20 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100720163918/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/11/27/stories/2004112702210400.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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⚫ | An Animax-branded Hindi block, "Animax Kool Kidz", was launched on [[Sony Entertainment Television]] from 5 December 2004. This block featured shows like [[Astro Boy (2003 TV series)|Astro Boy]], [[Cyborg 009]], [[Daigunder]], [[Fancy Lala]], [[Princess Comet]], [[Princess Sarah]], [[Princess Tutu]], [[Tales of Little Women]] and [[UFO Baby]].<ref name="Animax">{{Cite web |date=4 December 2004 |title=Animax now on Sony Entertainment Television |url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/10396_Animax-now-on-Sony-Entertainment-Television |access-date=1 October 2017 |archive-date=13 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170613044446/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/10396_Animax-now-on-Sony-Entertainment-Television |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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From 15 August 2006, Animax entirely shut down its Hindi feed but kept its English one, since it changed its target audience to the ages 15–24 group.<ref name=".Indian television">{{Cite web |title=Animax goes all English from 15 August |date=14 August 2006 |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/aug/aug153.htm |access-date=2009-04-20 |publisher=indiantelevision |archive-date=4 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104125827/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/aug/aug153.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> |
From 15 August 2006, Animax entirely shut down its Hindi feed but kept its English one, since it changed its target audience to the ages 15–24 group.<ref name=".Indian television">{{Cite web |title=Animax goes all English from 15 August |date=14 August 2006 |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/aug/aug153.htm |access-date=2009-04-20 |publisher=indiantelevision |archive-date=4 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104125827/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/aug/aug153.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In 2007, the network would begin airing live-action content like ''Tech Max'', ''Game Max'', ''Animax Press Play'', ''Imagination and Speak Out'' and movies like ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'', ''[[Kung Fu Hustle]]'' and ''[[Hellboy (2004 film)|Hellboy]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2007 |title=Animax India in overhaul, infuses live action content |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june385.php |access-date=30 December 2017 |archive-date=31 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231051534/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june385.php |url-status=live }}</ref> |
In 2007, the network would begin airing live-action content like ''Tech Max'', ''Game Max'', ''Animax Press Play'', ''Imagination and Speak Out'' and movies like ''[[Spider-Man 2]]'', ''[[Kung Fu Hustle]]'' and ''[[Hellboy (2004 film)|Hellboy]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2007 |title=Animax India in overhaul, infuses live action content |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june385.php |access-date=30 December 2017 |archive-date=31 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231051534/http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/june/june385.php |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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On 1 January 2008, Animax South Asia merged with Animax Asia's but had a separate feed for India |
On 1 January 2008, Animax South Asia merged with Animax Asia's but had a separate feed for India. Animax became the first channel to simulcast [[List of Tears to Tiara episodes|Tears to Tiara]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax-Asia To Simulcast Tears to Tiara (Updated) |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-02-17/animax-asia-to-simulcast-tears-to-tiara |access-date=2022-05-03 |website=Anime News Network |language=en |archive-date=3 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503172608/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-02-17/animax-asia-to-simulcast-tears-to-tiara |url-status=live }}</ref> on April 6, 2009, Animax also aired Korean entertainment shows like Live Power Music, Pretty Boys & Girls and Comedy Boot Camp in Korean audio with English subtitles. |
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Animax India rebranded its logo along with [[Singapore]] on 4 May 2010.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}} |
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Animax added American reality shows to their list with the premiere of [[Scare Tactics]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax India's official website for Scare Tactics |url=http://www.animaxindia.com/shows/scare-tactics |access-date=4 March 2011 |publisher=Animax India |archive-date=7 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110207021518/http://www.animaxindia.com/shows/scare-tactics |url-status=live }}</ref> Animax also simulcasted the yearly [[Spike Video Game Awards|Video Game Awards]] hosted by [[Spike (TV channel)|Spike TV]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax India's official website for Video Game Awards |url=http://www.animaxindia.com/shows/vga |access-date=5 March 2011 |publisher=Animax India |archive-date=28 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110228050821/http://www.animaxindia.com/shows/vga |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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With the premiere of ''[[Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan]]'', Animax stopped dubbing anime and started airing them in Japanese audio with English subtitles instead.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax India's official website for Nurarihyon No Mago |url=http://www.animaxindia.com/shows/nurarihyon-no-mago |access-date=4 March 2011 |publisher=Animax India |archive-date=10 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110310013506/http://www.animaxindia.com/shows/nurarihyon-no-mago |url-status=live }}</ref> However, Animax continued to dub a few anime shows like the second season of [[List of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya episodes#2009 version|The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax India's official website for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 2 |url=http://www.animaxindia.com/shows/haruhi2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110421233447/http://animaxindia.com/shows/haruhi2 |archive-date=21 April 2011 |access-date=1 April 2011 |publisher=Animax India}}</ref> Animax continued to simulcast all the shows aired on AXN, its sister channel. The Shows [[Ghost Adventures]], [[Chuck (TV series)|Chuck]] and [[Fear Itself (TV series)|Fear Itself]] were originally aired on [[AXN India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AXN India's Official page for Ghost Adventures |url=http://www.axn-india.com/shows/ghost-adventures-0 |access-date=26 March 2011 |publisher=[[AXN India]] |archive-date=19 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119160031/http://axn-india.com/shows/ghost-adventures-0 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AXN India's official page for Fear Itself |url=http://www.axn-india.com/shows/fear-itself |access-date=26 March 2011 |publisher=[[AXN India]] |archive-date=19 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119154752/http://axn-india.com/shows/fear-itself |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AXN India's Official Page for Chuck 3 |url=http://www.axn-india.com/shows/chuck/season/3 |access-date=26 March 2011 |publisher=[[AXN India]] |archive-date=15 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515065817/http://axn-india.com/shows/chuck/season/3 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2012, the channel stopped airing such shows and reverted to its old logo, focusing only on anime. Moreover, all DTH providers in India delisted Animax as the channel couldn't pay carriage fees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why was Animax removed? |url=http://www.kmap.in/#/ |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901164626/http://www.kmap.in/#/ |archive-date=1 September 2014 |access-date=20 March 2013 |publisher=Animax the Resistance}}</ref> Animax made its way back into the DTH networks in 2016 with its addition on [[Tata Sky]] at LCN 686.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax on Tata Sky |url=http://www.tatasky.com/wps/wcm/connect/TataSky_Beta_ContentLibrary/Channels/Hindi%20Movies?srv=cmpnt&source=library&cmpntname=TataSky_Beta_Desing_Library/MENU_SpecialPacks/Menu_AddOnPack_Kids |publisher=Tata Sky |access-date=2 May 2017 |archive-date=27 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427040616/http://www.tatasky.com/wps/wcm/connect/TataSky_Beta_ContentLibrary/Channels/Hindi%20Movies?srv=cmpnt&source=library&cmpntname=TataSky_Beta_Desing_Library/MENU_SpecialPacks/Menu_AddOnPack_Kids |url-status=live }}</ref> |
With the premiere of ''[[Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan]]'', Animax stopped dubbing anime and started airing them in Japanese audio with English subtitles instead.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax India's official website for Nurarihyon No Mago |url=http://www.animaxindia.com/shows/nurarihyon-no-mago |access-date=4 March 2011 |publisher=Animax India |archive-date=10 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110310013506/http://www.animaxindia.com/shows/nurarihyon-no-mago |url-status=live }}</ref> However, Animax continued to dub a few anime shows like the second season of [[List of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya episodes#2009 version|The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax India's official website for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 2 |url=http://www.animaxindia.com/shows/haruhi2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110421233447/http://animaxindia.com/shows/haruhi2 |archive-date=21 April 2011 |access-date=1 April 2011 |publisher=Animax India}}</ref> Animax continued to simulcast all the shows aired on AXN, its sister channel. The Shows [[Ghost Adventures]], [[Chuck (TV series)|Chuck]] and [[Fear Itself (TV series)|Fear Itself]] were originally aired on [[AXN India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AXN India's Official page for Ghost Adventures |url=http://www.axn-india.com/shows/ghost-adventures-0 |access-date=26 March 2011 |publisher=[[AXN India]] |archive-date=19 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119160031/http://axn-india.com/shows/ghost-adventures-0 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AXN India's official page for Fear Itself |url=http://www.axn-india.com/shows/fear-itself |access-date=26 March 2011 |publisher=[[AXN India]] |archive-date=19 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119154752/http://axn-india.com/shows/fear-itself |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AXN India's Official Page for Chuck 3 |url=http://www.axn-india.com/shows/chuck/season/3 |access-date=26 March 2011 |publisher=[[AXN India]] |archive-date=15 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515065817/http://axn-india.com/shows/chuck/season/3 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2012, the channel stopped airing such shows and reverted to its old logo, focusing only on anime. Moreover, all DTH providers in India delisted Animax as the channel couldn't pay carriage fees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why was Animax removed? |url=http://www.kmap.in/#/ |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901164626/http://www.kmap.in/#/ |archive-date=1 September 2014 |access-date=20 March 2013 |publisher=Animax the Resistance}}</ref> Animax made its way back into the DTH networks in 2016 with its addition on [[Tata Sky]] at LCN 686.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax on Tata Sky |url=http://www.tatasky.com/wps/wcm/connect/TataSky_Beta_ContentLibrary/Channels/Hindi%20Movies?srv=cmpnt&source=library&cmpntname=TataSky_Beta_Desing_Library/MENU_SpecialPacks/Menu_AddOnPack_Kids |publisher=Tata Sky |access-date=2 May 2017 |archive-date=27 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427040616/http://www.tatasky.com/wps/wcm/connect/TataSky_Beta_ContentLibrary/Channels/Hindi%20Movies?srv=cmpnt&source=library&cmpntname=TataSky_Beta_Desing_Library/MENU_SpecialPacks/Menu_AddOnPack_Kids |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Animax ceased broadcasting in India on 18 April 2017. The [[Animax Asia|Asian feed]] would launch on Sony's Indian digital platform, [[Sony LIV]], as a replacement.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sonyliv.com/details/live/5495190673001/Animax-HD---LIVE-CHANNEL |title=Sony LIV |website=www.sonyliv.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714165549/http://www.sonyliv.com/details/live/5495190673001/Animax-HD---LIVE-CHANNEL |archive-date=2017-07-14}}</ref> |
Animax ceased broadcasting in India on 18 April 2017. The [[Animax Asia|Asian feed]] would launch on Sony's Indian digital platform, [[Sony LIV]], as a replacement.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sonyliv.com/details/live/5495190673001/Animax-HD---LIVE-CHANNEL |title=Sony LIV |website=www.sonyliv.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714165549/http://www.sonyliv.com/details/live/5495190673001/Animax-HD---LIVE-CHANNEL |archive-date=2017-07-14}}</ref> |
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On 8 May 2020, the Asian feed would cease streaming on Sony LIV as a result of KC Global |
On 8 May 2020, the Asian feed would cease streaming on Sony LIV as a result of KC Global Media's acquisition of several Asian Sony-owned networks .<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 January 2020 |title=Sony Pictures Sells Asia Channels to Former Executives Andy Kaplan and George Chien |url=https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/sony-asia-channels-andy-kaplan-george-chien-axn-animax-1203459864/ |access-date=23 November 2020 |archive-date=5 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205183447/https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/sony-asia-channels-andy-kaplan-george-chien-axn-animax-1203459864/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax Asia Channel Removed from 'Sony LIV' Streaming App |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/animax-asia-channel-removed-from-sony-liv-streaming-app/.159617 |access-date=2021-07-21 |website=Anime News Network |language=en |archive-date=28 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028170535/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/animax-asia-channel-removed-from-sony-liv-streaming-app/.159617 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Animax Asia would resume broadcasting on the [[Streaming Media|streaming]] platform [[JioTV]] on 20 January 2023. The initial launch was considered to be test phase, only airing Japanese-language anime.<ref name="animaxreturn" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax returns to India via Jio TV |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/anime/animax-returns-india-via-jio-tv-6-years-one-punch-man-titles/ |access-date=2023-01-20 |website=Sportskeeda |date=20 January 2023 |language=en |archive-date=22 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122120119/https://www.sportskeeda.com/anime/animax-returns-india-via-jio-tv-6-years-one-punch-man-titles |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2023, the Asian feed would launch on [[Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax + GEM |url=https://www.primevideo.com/region/na/offers/ |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=www.primevideo.com |language=en-us |archive-date=21 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230621221912/https://www.primevideo.com/region/na/offers/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
Animax Asia would resume broadcasting on the [[Streaming Media|streaming]] platform [[JioTV]] on 20 January 2023. The initial launch was considered to be test phase, only airing Japanese-language anime.<ref name="animaxreturn" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax returns to India via Jio TV |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/anime/animax-returns-india-via-jio-tv-6-years-one-punch-man-titles/ |access-date=2023-01-20 |website=Sportskeeda |date=20 January 2023 |language=en |archive-date=22 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122120119/https://www.sportskeeda.com/anime/animax-returns-india-via-jio-tv-6-years-one-punch-man-titles |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2023, the Asian feed would launch on [[Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animax + GEM |url=https://www.primevideo.com/region/na/offers/ |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=www.primevideo.com |language=en-us |archive-date=21 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230621221912/https://www.primevideo.com/region/na/offers/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Animax Asia's Indian feed is also available on Samsung TV Plus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KC Global Media adds Animax India to Samsung TV Plus |url=https://onlytech.com/community/threads/kc-global-media-adds-animax-india-to-samsung-tv-plus.53964/ |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=Onlytech |language=en }}</ref> |
Animax Asia's Indian feed is also available on Samsung TV Plus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KC Global Media adds Animax India to Samsung TV Plus |url=https://onlytech.com/community/threads/kc-global-media-adds-animax-india-to-samsung-tv-plus.53964/ |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=Onlytech |language=en }}</ref> |
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==Animax Kool Kidz== |
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⚫ | An Animax-branded Hindi block, "Animax Kool Kidz", was launched on [[Sony Entertainment Television]] from 5 December 2004. This block featured shows like [[Astro Boy (2003 TV series)|Astro Boy]], [[Cyborg 009]], [[Daigunder]], [[Fancy Lala]], [[Princess Comet]], [[Princess Sarah]], [[Princess Tutu]], [[Tales of Little Women]] and [[UFO Baby]].<ref name="Animax">{{Cite web |date=4 December 2004 |title=Animax now on Sony Entertainment Television |url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/10396_Animax-now-on-Sony-Entertainment-Television |access-date=1 October 2017 |archive-date=13 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170613044446/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/10396_Animax-now-on-Sony-Entertainment-Television |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Country | India |
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Broadcast area | South Asia |
Network | Animax |
Headquarters | Mumbai, India |
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Language(s) | Japanese English Hindi (2004–2006) |
Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
Ownership | |
Owner | Sony Pictures Networks India |
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Launched | 4 July 2004 (2004-07-04)[1] |
Closed | 18 April 2017 |
Replaced by | Sony YAY! Animax Asia |
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Jio TV | Watch Live |
Prime Video | Subscribe |
Samsung TV Plus | Samsung TV Plus |
Animax India was an Indian television channel owned by Sony Pictures Networks India that launched in 2004. The channel primarily aired anime series and films dubbed in Hindi and, for a period, English, as well as with subtitles. It was the only channel in India to simulcast anime series on the same day as Japan. On 18 April 2017, Animax ceased broadcasting in India, with Sony Yay ultimately replacing the network.
Animax's Asian feed would later be made available in India on digital platform SonyLIV, until 8 May 2020, after several Sony-branded networks were acquired by KC Global Media. On 20 January 2023, Animax Asia resumed broadcasting in India via JioTV.[2][3]
Animax began operations across India and the rest of the Indian subcontinent on 5 July 2004 with Irfan Pathan as a brand ambassador.[4] It was operated and broadcast from Singapore by Animax Asia and distributed by Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt. Ltd. It was also the first animation channel that targeted the age 15–25 demographic and was the only channel in India to simulcast anime in the same week and on the same day as Japan. Animax India started with 12 hours Hindi feed that targeted young kids and teens ages 7–14 and it had planned to launch Hindi and English language audio tracks.[5]
An Animax-branded Hindi block, "Animax Kool Kidz", was launched on Sony Entertainment Television from 5 December 2004. This block featured shows like Astro Boy, Cyborg 009, Daigunder, Fancy Lala, Princess Comet, Princess Sarah, Princess Tutu, Tales of Little Women and UFO Baby.[6]
From 15 August 2006, Animax entirely shut down its Hindi feed but kept its English one, since it changed its target audience to the ages 15–24 group.[7]
In 2007, the network would begin airing live-action content like Tech Max, Game Max, Animax Press Play, Imagination and Speak Out and movies like Spider-Man 2, Kung Fu Hustle and Hellboy.[8]
On 1 January 2008, Animax South Asia merged with Animax Asia's but had a separate feed for India. Animax became the first channel to simulcast Tears to Tiara[9] on April 6, 2009, Animax also aired Korean entertainment shows like Live Power Music, Pretty Boys & Girls and Comedy Boot Camp in Korean audio with English subtitles.
Animax India rebranded its logo along with Singapore on 4 May 2010.[citation needed]
Animax added American reality shows to their list with the premiere of Scare Tactics.[10] Animax also simulcasted the yearly Video Game Awards hosted by Spike TV.[11]
With the premiere of Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, Animax stopped dubbing anime and started airing them in Japanese audio with English subtitles instead.[12] However, Animax continued to dub a few anime shows like the second season of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.[13] Animax continued to simulcast all the shows aired on AXN, its sister channel. The Shows Ghost Adventures, Chuck and Fear Itself were originally aired on AXN India.[14][15][16] In 2012, the channel stopped airing such shows and reverted to its old logo, focusing only on anime. Moreover, all DTH providers in India delisted Animax as the channel couldn't pay carriage fees.[17] Animax made its way back into the DTH networks in 2016 with its addition on Tata Sky at LCN 686.[18]
Animax ceased broadcasting in India on 18 April 2017. The Asian feed would launch on Sony's Indian digital platform, Sony LIV, as a replacement.[19]
On 8 May 2020, the Asian feed would cease streaming on Sony LIV as a result of KC Global Media's acquisition of several Asian Sony-owned networks .[20][21]
Animax Asia would resume broadcasting on the streaming platform JioTV on 20 January 2023. The initial launch was considered to be test phase, only airing Japanese-language anime.[2][22] In June 2023, the Asian feed would launch on Prime Video.[23] Animax Asia's Indian feed is also available on Samsung TV Plus.[24]
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