KC Global Media, Asia’s leading entertainment network and multi-channel operator, announced the launch of Japanese anime network, Animax, on Dialog Television, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Television experience. Subscribers will get to enjoy an exciting array of anime content available via subscription on-demand (SVOD) on Dialog Television and on the Dialog ViU App from July 1, meeting the growing demand for anime content among the vibrant and passionate anime community in Sri Lanka. Dialog Television viewers and ViU App subscribers will also continue to enjoy hit series on AXN, the popular English general entertainment channel. 

George Chien, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of KC Global Media said, ” We are delighted to elevate our diverse content offerings to Sri Lanka with the launch of Animax. Like the rest of Asia and the world, Sri Lanka has a thriving anime fanbase, and we are excited to offer them a dedicated platform to indulge in their passion for anime.” 

Lasantha Theverapperuma, Group Chief Operating Officer of Dialog Axiata PLC said, “We are excited about our partnership with KC Global Media, which enables us to bring the vibrant world of Japanese anime to Sri Lankans. The addition of Animax to our platform exemplifies our unwavering dedication to offering our viewers a rich variety of captivating and immersive content. With the increasing popularity of anime within Sri Lanka’s passionate anime community, we are delighted to provide an extensive collection of anime content through our subscription on-demand service.”

Home to some of the biggest anime titles, Animax offers popular genres for action, romance, horror, supernatural, sci-fi, comedy and slice of life. Subscribers can look forward to enjoy an extensive library of anime content that features popular and niche titles including award-winning comedy drama series, Horimiya – Best in Character Design, Anime Trending Awards 2022; fantasy mystery anime, SHADOWS HOUSE – nominee for Anime of the Year, Anime Trending Awards 2023; fantasy action, Yashahime: Half Demon Princess – Nominee for Best Character Design, Anime Awards 2021; action comedy, Cells at Work! – winner of the Best Storytelling Award, 25th Shanghai TV Festival’s Magnolia Awards 2019, and many more! Celebrating its 20th anniversary, popular action-adventure series, Naruto – winner of Best Female Vocal Performance in an Anime Television Series/OVA in a Supporting Role, Voice Actors Awards 2014, will also be available on Animax. 

All content from Animax will be streamed in their original Japanese audio and accompanied with English subtitles.