Reasons why the anime channel "Animeka" provides services with the Apple TV app --ITmedia NEWS
On August 26, Animeka Limited Liability Business Association started the service of "Animeka", a new video distribution service specializing in Japanese animation. A subscription-type service (flat-rate unlimited viewing) of 450 yen (tax included) per month will be provided as a channel on the Apple TV app.
"Animeka"Although the number of titles at the start has not been announced, a wide range of animations such as the latest anime overlooked distribution, popular works of the past, and theatrical version are available. In the future, we will also deliver original programs such as spin-off documentaries of popular anime.
Regarding the reason for providing the service with the Apple TV app, the union says, "To deliver Animeka and Japanese animation to a wide range of users." For example, the Apple TV app is compatible with a wide range of devices, and from the beginning of the service, Animeka can support a wide range of iOS devices such as iPhone and Mac, as well as Sony and LG Electronics smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast with GoogleTV, PlayStation, Xbox. rice field.
In addition to streaming playback, users can download it to a terminal and play it offline. Also, if you enable "Family Sharing", you can share your Animeka account with up to 6 families. This convenience is also a feature of the Apple TV app.
The Apple TV app will be released by Apple in 2019. Until then, the Apple TV was the set-top box "Apple TV," but we've made it possible to do the same on a variety of hardware. In Japan, there are currently 7 channels such as "Apple TV +", "MOVIE WALKER" and "my theater PLUS", which can be registered from within the app.
The Animeka Limited Liability Partnership was established in April this year by Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Toei Animation, and My Theater DD. Through video distribution, it has gained the support of anime fans, saying, "We aim to create an environment where the Japanese animation industry will become stronger and produce rich and healthy works." In the future, it plans to distribute Japanese animation to the world.
You can register from within the app.The monthly fee is 450 yen (tax included) and a 14-day free period is set.Copyright © ITmedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
