Bilibili announced that it will launch 33 new animation titles in 2021 at MADE BY BILIBILI 2020 – 2021, an annual event showcasing Bilibili’s new developments and past achievements in Chinese anime. A total of 106 Chinese anime titles have been launched on Bilibili since the beginning of the year while the overall viewing hours of Chinese anime on Bilibili has increased by 98% year-over-year. Li Ni, Vice Chairwoman and Chief Operation Officer of Bilibili, announced the company’s progress in … [Read more...] about Bilibili announces 33 new Chinese anime titles at ‘Made By Bilibili 2020-2021’
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Funimation to stream first-ever Chinese animation co-produced by China’s Bilibili
Funimation, the leading global anime content provider, announced that it will partner with China’s top entertainment platform Bilibili to bring the first-ever Chinese anime (donghua) series Heaven Official's Blessing (“天官赐福”) to its streaming service across the world. The anime is based on the wildly popular series of Chinese fantasy novels first published online by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (墨香铜臭) in 2017. Starting 30 October, the Chinese anime series with English subtitles will be available on … [Read more...] about Funimation to stream first-ever Chinese animation co-produced by China’s Bilibili
Nippon TV unveils first-ever anime department and promotes Kako Kuwahara to EVP and head of department
Having recently announced two promotions within its IBD division, Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced the creation of a new department within its Business Development division, in which IBD is included. Effective immediately is the launch of the Anime Department which will be headed up by Ms. Kako Kuwahara, who has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Business Development, previously serving as Managing Director of IBD. The first international … [Read more...] about Nippon TV unveils first-ever anime department and promotes Kako Kuwahara to EVP and head of department
Nelvana and Spin Master expand Bakugan franchise with new international broadcast partners
Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, and distributor of children’s animated and live-action content, together with Spin Master, a leading global children’s entertainment company, have secured new international broadcast partners for Season 1, Bakugan®: Battle Planet™ (100 x 11 min) and Season 2, Bakugan®: Armored Alliance™ (104 x 11 min). The new distribution deals include Netflix (U.S., Canada), POP (U.K.), 9Go! (Australia) and Dreamia (Portugal) for Bakugan: Armored … [Read more...] about Nelvana and Spin Master expand Bakugan franchise with new international broadcast partners
ADK Emotions NY Inc. gears up for the 20th anniversary of ‘Beyblade’ in 2021 with YouTube content rollout, new consumer product launches
Japanese IP specialist, ADK Emotions NY Inc., unveiled that iconic archived episodes from the global anime and toy franchise Beyblade have debuted on the brand’s official YouTube channel. The classic Generation 1 content is now available to watch on-demand, kickstarting a celebration for the brand, and laying the foundations for its 20th anniversary in 2021. Focused on exploring the two-decades rich history of Beyblade, ADK Emotions NY is embarking on a nostalgic journey back to the origins … [Read more...] about ADK Emotions NY Inc. gears up for the 20th anniversary of ‘Beyblade’ in 2021 with YouTube content rollout, new consumer product launches
First Filipino anime series “Barangay 143” to air on GMA 7
MANILA/SINGAPORE/TOKYO – Synergy88 Entertainment Media’s new and upcoming TV series Barangay 143, the first-ever Filipino Anime is set to air this October on GMA 7, one of the biggest broadcasting networks in the Philippines. Co-produced between Synergy88, TV Asahi (Japan) and August Media Holdings (Singapore) Barangay 143 features a glittering Filipino celebrity cast including Cherie Gil, Alice Dixson and John Arcilla and millennial heartthrobs, Julie Anne San Jose, Kelley Day, … [Read more...] about First Filipino anime series “Barangay 143” to air on GMA 7
