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Viz to Launch 24-Hour Anime Service on Major Game Console
posted on 2012-06-27 15:00 EDT
'Neon Alley' to show uncut, dubbed premieres of Tiger & Bunny (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12198), Inuyasha: The Final Act (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10970), Lagrange - The Flower of Rin-ne (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=13290)
Viz Media (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=4552) is announcing (http://www.neonalley.com/) on Wednesday that it will launch (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2012-06-27/viz-media-unveils-neon-alley) Neon Alley, a 24-hour anime service on a major game console to be revealed later. The service will debut this fall and will be available in the United States and Canada.
The service will show anime uncut, dubbed in English, and in HD when available. It will host the English dub (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/lexicon.php?id=98) premieres of Tiger & Bunny (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12198), Inuyasha: The Final Act (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10970), Zetman (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=13736), Lagrange - The Flower of Rin-ne (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=13290), and new episodes of Naruto Shippūden (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7293). It will also show films such as the Berserk (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=328): The Golden Age Arc film trilogy. The service will also run original content with news and behind-the-scenes information on anime and manga.
Neon Alley is a subscription-based service that will cost US$6.99 per month. According to Viz's press release, it will have "limited commercial advertising."
ANN interviewed Brian Ige (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=106016), Viz Media Vice President of Animation, about the new service:
ANN: So how did the idea for a 24-hour channel start?
Brian Ige: Our top series have millions of weekly viewers, but there's not a lot of opportunities to highlight new series on traditional TV or cable networks. There's also not enough broadcast outlets available to support the amount of high-quality anime coming over from Japan. We wanted to create a destination for fans to explore & discover new anime titles. With Neon Alley, fans will be able to watch their favorite series next to cutting-edge series they didn't even know they were missing.
What made the channel a better choice than expanding VIZ Anime's streaming services online?
Neon Alley and VIZ Anime are two separate but complementary ways to watch anime, speaking to different audiences.
Neon Alley will feature uncut dubbed content, and because of the high amount of crossover between gamers and anime fans, will draw not only fans who enjoy dubbed content, but a wider and more casual anime-viewing audience. With Neon Alley on the game console, fans will also be able to get the best viewing experience, straight to their TV.
VIZ Anime features subtitled video-on-demand content, catering to anime fans who want their favorite shows simulcast (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/lexicon.php?id=121) straight from Japan.
Are you hoping to attract a more casual viewing audience for this? Do you think the need for a subscription might hamper that?
Neon Alley will be a great way for casual viewers to explore a wide variety of anime, from blockbusters Naruto Shippūden, Inuyasha: The Final Act and Death Note (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6592), to new titles like Tiger & Bunny, Zetman, and the Berserk movie trilogy.
Similar to Hulu (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=6901) Plus, we blend a subscription and advertising model to keep the cost low and bring the best uncut, English-dubbed content to fans, and in HD when available. Please register on NeonAlley.com for news & updates on special introductory offers!
It appears as though you're debuting some titles on the service; particularly Berserk. Is the intention for Viz Media to debut new anime first on the channel?
We evaluate new content on a case-by-case basis. In the case of Berserk, we felt that this movie trilogy would appeal to a wide audience. We're excited to debut the first Berserk movie on Neon Alley later this year!
Any plans to expand to other set-top media streaming devices such as Boxee or Roku?
We may consider expansion to other platforms in the future.
Will the content be available on demand, or will people have to tune in at a specific time to catch the shows they want?
Neon Alley will be a live feed of shows that we curate based on the day & time. When you watch Neon Alley, it'll be like watching your favorite TV channel. Our on-screen Electronic Programming Guide will also enhance the TV viewing experience, and we're continuing to explore ways to bring the best possible experience to subscribers.
The press release mentions "the first season of Neon Alley." What does that entail exactly? Will you run all-original programming for a set time and then switch to reruns, ala a standard cable channel?
Neon Alley's programming will evolve to keep it fresh and interesting for our audience. There will be new content each week, and throughout the season you can expect event programming, specials, premieres and more. Shows will repeat, so if you didn't catch the premiere, you'll have an opportunity to view your favorite anime at a later time!
How'd you come up with the name Neon Alley?
We had a lot of fun coming up with the name. “Neon” suggests “fun” and “excitement,” while “alley” hints at “dark” and “mysterious.” We felt this really describes anime very well, conjuring up images of an exciting, yet unknown place!
Buckeye
06-27-2012, 09:31 PM
Sounds like an interesting idea, and at the very least Viz is doing something. I will have to hear all the details about this service first, but if it reasonable it might be something I want to subscribe to.
Damius
06-27-2012, 09:33 PM
Not a service I'm interest to, but if it can bring more anime fans, it's always good.
The Super Secret VIZ Media Anime Project panel @ AX later today will be a Neon Alley Panel (2PM in Petree Hall, Live Programming 1).
They are also scheduled to have a panel @ SDCC.
1:00-2:00 Neon Alley: The Newest Destination for Anime— The word is out on Neon Alley, but there's more to be unveiled! A 24-hour anime channel launching this fall on the game console, Neon Alley will feature the world's best anime titles, including blockbusters Naruto Shippuden, Tiger & Bunny, Berserk: The Golde Age Arc Trilogy, and Blue Exorcist! Get the scoop straight from Brian Ige, VIZ Media's VP of animation, on upcoming series and more! Attendees are entered to win special prizes on the spot! Room 32AB
So Blue Exorcist is listed. Could it mean that the series will get dubbed? If true, I wonder how that arrangement will work with Aniplex of America.
14:11:24 <bay|AX|VizS> (This is the Neon Alley panel)
14:12:20 <bay|AX|VizS> (We have a brochure with Beserk, Bleach, Blue Exorcist, Death Note, Inuyasha, Inuyasha:TFA, Kekkaishi, Lagrange, Naruto Naruto Shippuden, Nura, Tiger and Bunny, Vampire Knight and Zetman listed)
14:12:37 <bay|AX|VizS> (All titles english dubbed, in HD* straight to your TV via gaming console)
14:12:46 <bay|AX|VizS> (*not all content available in HD)
14:13:05 <bay|AX|VizS> "uncut, 24/7 streaming, all english dubbed anime"
Damius
06-29-2012, 04:29 PM
14:28:15 <bay|AX|VizS> how much is the service?
14:28:18 <bay|AX|VizS> 6.99/mo
14:28:26 <bay|AX|VizS> going to be blend of the subscription + Limited advertising
14:28:33 <bay|AX|VizS> we're doing this to keep the cost as low as possible for consumers
14:28:44 <bay|AX|VizS> we feel we can get to the right price point for everyones budget
14:27:22 <bay|AX|VizS> this is a multi studio initiative
14:27:25 <bay|AX|VizS> this isn't just viz media
14:27:30 <bay|AX|VizS> we're going to work with other partners
Damius
06-29-2012, 04:34 PM
14:32:38 <bay|AX|VizS> Aniplex....
14:33:16 <bay|AX|VizS> Announcing that one of the titles that will be part of the lineup....
14:33:21 <bay|AX|VizS> Blue Exorcist...
14:33:36 <bay|AX|VizS> dubbed...
14:33:46 <bay|AX|VizS> in fact... at aniplex usa panel... will be announcing part of english dub cast
14:40:49 <bay|AX|VizS> we're trying to get the vehical that connects to the two so we can bring stuff on a consistent basis
14:40:53 <bay|AX|VizS> this means we're going to be releasing products
14:41:00 <bay|AX|VizS> there will be dvds for every product you see on neon alley
14:41:10 <bay|AX|VizS> you can be assured that everything on neon alley will be on dvd and blu-ray when available
14:51:05 <bay|AX|VizS> Q: For dubs of shows for Zetman, do numbers matter for release?
14:51:21 <bay|AX|VizS> A; We're going to release it regardless and hope the fans buy it
14:51:41 <bay|AX|VizS> We do have content that streams and we are going to look at the popularity... and that's one of the indicators we use to choose what will be dubbed and put on neon alley
14:51:45 <bay|AX|VizS> but that's going to be a part of it
14:52:05 <bay|AX|VizS> Q: Since you will have dub premieres, will that affect them appearing on TV?
14:52:21 <bay|AX|VizS> A: We have a fantastic partner at Adult swim and Toonami... but they can only take so much
14:52:26 <bay|AX|VizS> I would think of this as a supplement to that
14:52:49 <bay|AX|VizS> We're always going to have it available for TV, but there is too much for them to pick up
Neon Alley promo trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfuOyRlouX0).
EnigmaticWarrior
07-11-2012, 04:29 PM
Blue Exorcist English dub trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XzJRNhyFTM&feature=plcp). Episode 1 set to premiere on Neon Alley in September.
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Scheduling TV is hard to do, but its much better when its all anime. Our Fall Season is pretty much set in stone, but do you have any suggestions for our Spring 2013 season?
Rootsofjustice
08-19-2012, 06:28 PM
Looks like they have a new acquisition to announce on Tuesday
https://www.facebook.com/neonalleynetwork/posts/476887885654597
Just getting the last few touches added to next Tuesday's newsletter. This time its an acquisition! Any guesses?
Buckeye
08-21-2012, 08:08 AM
From the latest Neon Alley newsletter, Viz and Funi are teaming up to bring One Piece to Neon Alley.
BREAKING NEWS: We're teaming up with FUNimation to bring you the grand pirate saga One Piece to the Neon Alley line-up!
Shirou Emiya
08-21-2012, 08:17 AM
From the latest Neon Alley newsletter, Viz and Funi are teaming up to bring One Piece to Neon Alley.
BREAKING NEWS: We're teaming up with FUNimation to bring you the grand pirate saga One Piece to the Neon Alley line-up!
Buckeye, is there also a FaceBook post from Neon Alley announcing this?
If so I'd love to get the link...
unclee
08-21-2012, 08:54 AM
From the latest Neon Alley newsletter, Viz and Funi are teaming up to bring One Piece to Neon Alley.
BREAKING NEWS: We're teaming up with FUNimation to bring you the grand pirate saga One Piece to the Neon Alley line-up!
Buckeye, is there also a FaceBook post from Neon Alley announcing this?
If so I'd love to get the link...
They'll probably make some sort of post about it on their Facebook page today.
Consider my interest piqued. If Funimation is willing to partner with them for content then this might actually turn out to be a pretty good service. They've got their own back catalog to pick from plus partnering with Aniplex USA and Funimation. I'm kind of hopeful that this is profitable for everyone involved and that we see more content from their partners. Maybe they can even entice Sentai into licensing some content to them...
Damius
08-21-2012, 08:55 AM
From the latest Neon Alley newsletter, Viz and Funi are teaming up to bring One Piece to Neon Alley.
BREAKING NEWS: We're teaming up with FUNimation to bring you the grand pirate saga One Piece to the Neon Alley line-up!
Buckeye, is there also a FaceBook post from Neon Alley announcing this?
If so I'd love to get the link...
It's not on their Facebook or Twitter at this point.
Rootsofjustice
08-21-2012, 09:10 AM
Consider my interest piqued. If Funimation is willing to partner with them for content then this might actually turn out to be a pretty good service. They've got their own back catalog to pick from plus partnering with Aniplex USA and Funimation. I'm kind of hopeful that this is profitable for everyone involved and that we see more content from their partners. Maybe they can even entice Sentai into licensing some content to them...
Sadly, Sentai probably won't bite. They have their own Anime Network to air their content and they're stubbornly adamant about propping it up.
unclee
08-21-2012, 10:21 AM
Consider my interest piqued. If Funimation is willing to partner with them for content then this might actually turn out to be a pretty good service. They've got their own back catalog to pick from plus partnering with Aniplex USA and Funimation. I'm kind of hopeful that this is profitable for everyone involved and that we see more content from their partners. Maybe they can even entice Sentai into licensing some content to them...
Sadly, Sentai probably won't bite. They have their own Anime Network to air their content and they're stubbornly adamant about propping it up.
True. I guess I'm hopeful that they'll take a page out of Funimation's book. Funi's got their own channel and subscription model as well, but I guess they realized it's better to get their titles out there (at least OP) as opposed to only sticking with their services.
Then again, this could be a one time deal and we might not see any more Funimation titles on the service. I'd like to be optimistic though :)
via PR...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VIZ MEDIA BRINGS THE HIGH SEAS ANIME PIRATE
ADVENTURE ONE PIECE TO NEON ALLEY THIS FALL
ONE PIECE Licensor Toei Animation Will Be Content Partner For
New Console-Based 24-Hour Anime Channel Launching On PS3
And Playstation Network
San Francisco, CA, August 21, 2012 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, continues the digital anime convergence as it announces that Toei Animation, with FUNimation® Entertainment acting as the agent, has licensed the celebrated pirate anime action/adventure series, ONE PIECE, for broadcast on Neon Alley, the new 24-hour anime channel VIZ Media launching this Fall exclusively to the Playstation Network and the PS3 game console. Episodes to air on Neon Alley will be presented
uncut and with dubbed English dialogue.
Neon Alley, featuring the world’s best anime titles all dubbed and uncut in English and presented in HD (when available), is the first platform designed to be studio agnostic, with a diverse array of titles from other leading anime producers and distributors. Programming will include weekly exclusive premieres of hit titles fans love, alongside a mix of new, cutting edge titles they didn’t know they were missing. Neon Alley will be a subscription-based service, subsidized with limited commercial advertising to keep the launch price to consumers at a low $6.99 per month.
“We’re excited to partner with Toei and FUNimation to bring the smash hit ONE PIECE to fans across North America on Neon Alley,” says Brian Ige, Vice President, Animation. “Fans should stay tuned for the Neon Alley launch date and programming details, and prepare to set sail with Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat pirates this Fall!”
ONE PIECE is based on a massively popular manga (graphic novel) series created by Eiichiro Oda, that is also published in North America by VIZ Media (rated ‘T’ for Teens). In the venerable anime adventure, Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, this is one captain who'll never drop anchor until he's claimed the greatest treasure on Earth – the Legendary One Piece!
For more information on Neon Alley, please visit www.NeonAlley.com.
For more information on Toei Animation, please visit: www.Toei-Anime.co.jp
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For more information on VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com
agila61
08-24-2012, 10:44 AM
True. I guess I'm hopeful that they'll take a page out of Funimation's book. Funi's got their own channel and subscription model as well, but I guess they realized it's better to get their titles out there (at least OP) as opposed to only sticking with their services.
Then again, this could be a one time deal and we might not see any more Funimation titles on the service. I'd like to be optimistic though :)
And Toei might have told them to do it. The presser is explicit that Funimation is acting as an agent for Toei. You'd have to be in the meeting to know for sure whether Funimation asked Toei if they could or Toei asked Funimation if they would.
unclee
08-24-2012, 11:45 AM
True. I guess I'm hopeful that they'll take a page out of Funimation's book. Funi's got their own channel and subscription model as well, but I guess they realized it's better to get their titles out there (at least OP) as opposed to only sticking with their services.
Then again, this could be a one time deal and we might not see any more Funimation titles on the service. I'd like to be optimistic though :)
And Toei might have told them to do it. The presser is explicit that Funimation is acting as an agent for Toei. You'd have to be in the meeting to know for sure whether Funimation asked Toei if they could or Toei asked Funimation if they would.
Yeah, the press release makes me think Viz went straight to Toei instead of to Funimation. If I had to guess, I would say Funimation agreed so as to not sour their relationship with Toei.
Rootsofjustice
08-26-2012, 10:20 PM
True. I guess I'm hopeful that they'll take a page out of Funimation's book. Funi's got their own channel and subscription model as well, but I guess they realized it's better to get their titles out there (at least OP) as opposed to only sticking with their services.
Then again, this could be a one time deal and we might not see any more Funimation titles on the service. I'd like to be optimistic though :)
And Toei might have told them to do it. The presser is explicit that Funimation is acting as an agent for Toei. You'd have to be in the meeting to know for sure whether Funimation asked Toei if they could or Toei asked Funimation if they would.
Yeah, the press release makes me think Viz went straight to Toei instead of to Funimation. If I had to guess, I would say Funimation agreed so as to not sour their relationship with Toei.
I see this more as Viz repaying the favor of airing their properties on the FUNimation Channel. One Piece is probably one of FUNimation's biggest ongoing properties, so getting it back on TV in any form would not be something FUNimation would be reasonably upset about, even if they weren't at the bargaining table (which I think they were there in some form.)
via PR...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VIZ MEDIA PARTNERS WITH TOUT INDUSTRIES TO
GIVE NEON ALLEY MEMBERS AND ANIME FANS A
FUN NEW WAY TO BE SEEN AND HEARD
VIZ Media And Tout Invite Neon Alley Fans To Create And Share
Real-Time Video Segments About The 24-Hour Game Console-
Based Anime Channel This Fall
San Francisco, CA, August 29, 2012 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, has teamed with Tout Industries, Inc. (www.tout.com), a prominent social media technology company, to utilize its platform to enable Neon Alley members to share real-time video status updates. Tout is the latest partner to be announced for Neon Alley, the 24/7 anime channel VIZ Media will debut this Fall.
Tout is an innovative social media tool that gives Neon Alley fans a fun way to communicate and interact with the channel and each other. By downloading the Tout application (available free for iPhone and Android smartphones) and via Webcam, users can easily shoot and share 15-second video status updates. Tout posts are published automatically and in real-time to Tout.com, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, as well as SMS and email contacts. Through Tout's reply feature, users can also engage in Tout video conversations. Tout also offers a free Tout Widget, which can be customized in minutes, and placed on any Neon Alley fan Website or blog.
Anime fans don't have to wait until Neon Alley launches this fall to start sharing touts! With Tout, Neon Alley fans will be able to let their voices be heard on what they’re most excited about in the new channel as they await its launch. When the channel debuts, fans can tout their favorite shows of the week, the best moments from the new daily episodes, show off best cosplay outfits, and more. The Neon Alley team will also feature cool touts on the channel! Visit Tout.com and sign up for a free account and download the app to a mobile device or simply use a PC webcam to send touts to @neonalley and #NAforAnime.
“Tout adds an entirely new layer to the Neon Alley experience by allowing fans a way to easily share video responses in real-time, as well as see what their fellow members think,” says Brian Ige, VIZ Media Vice President, Animation. “In addition to showcasing highlighted fan touts on the channel, Neon Alley will tout as well, delivering announcements from events, behind-the-scenes action from voiceover studios, and more! Join the Neon Alley conversation on Tout today!”
“Our partnership with VIZ Media leverages the creativity of anime fans to give them a fun and easy to use social tool to engage in two-way video communication with other fans and the Neon Alley channel,” says Tout CEO, Michael Downing. “Touts bring Neon Alley viewers together and we look forward to helping Neon Alley grow its social community.”
Neon Alley features the world’s best anime titles all dubbed and uncut in English and presented in HD (when available). Programming will include weekly exclusive premieres of hit titles fans love, alongside a mix of new, cutting edge titles they didn’t know they missed, including blockbusters NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, BLUE EXORCIST, ONE PIECE, BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC, TIGER & BUNNY and more. Neon Alley is the first platform designed to be studio agnostic, with a diverse array of titles from other leading anime and content distributors, such as Aniplex, FUNimation, Anime News Network and Taiseng. The service will be subscription-based, subsidized with limited commercial advertising to keep the launch price to consumers at a low $6.99 per month.
For more information on Neon Alley and to register for news and updates on theservice’s launch, please visit www.NeonAlley.com.
Buckeye
09-21-2012, 08:18 AM
A launch date for Neon Alley (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KNtLT1Rmlc&list=UUV1da9peoqEwqr45bpTJsbQ&index=1&feature=plcp) has been announced. Tuesday, October 2 is when it's coming.
FUNiOP
09-21-2012, 08:53 AM
This is looking way too epic. But I really don't think I can justify paying for a 24/7 service when I'll probably only be able to catch bits and pieces here and there, and since it's not on demand, I probably won't be able to just see all the stuff I care about. I really cannot believe that they already have Zetman dubbed.
http://neonalley.com/ is updated. The schedule is up. The service is set to launch sometime this evening (per newsletter).
EDIT: NEON ALLEY FANS - PLAYSTATION WILL MAKE THE APP AVAILABLE WITH THEIR OTHER NEW RELEASED APPS TODAY. UNFORTUNATELY THEY DO NOT GUARANTEE A TIME, BUT IT IS EXPECTED BY 5 PM EASTERN TIME.
EDIT 2: https://twitter.com/neonalley/status/253225768342130688
#TigerAndBunny streaming live on NeonAlley! #anime
via PR...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VIZ MEDIA DEBUTS NEON ALLEY
24-Hour Programmed Anime Channel Now Available Exclusively on
PlayStation® 3 With Limited Time One Week Free Trial Offer
San Francisco, CA, October 2, 2012 – VIZ Media, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga, anime and graphic novels in North America, announced the launch of Neon Alley, a 24-hour anime channel featuring the world’s best titles (dubbed in English and uncut), exclusively on the PlayStation®Network and the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system.
“The Neon Alley premiere on PlayStation 3 is a landmark event for anime fans,” said Ken Sasaki, President and Chief Executive Officer for VIZ Media. “Neon Alley combines the appointment viewing and joy of discovery of traditional broadcast TV with the ease of subscribing to a dedicated anime channel. Fans will find all of their favorite series alongside the best of the best new series they didn’t even know they were missing!”
Starting today, the Neon Alley application can be downloaded from PlayStation Network for the PS3 system. The subscription-based service will be available for a low $6.99 per month. For a limited time only, starting today, a one-week free trial will be available for fans who sign up at NeonAlley.com.
Neon Alley’s schedule includes a mix of action, adventure, sci-fi, supernatural, fantasy, and horror anime, uncut and dubbed into English, and presented in HD (when available). At launch, Neon Alley will premiere weekly exclusive episodes of BLUE EXORCIST, INUYASHA: THE FINAL ACT, NURA: RISE OF THE YOKAI CLAN, and TIGER & BUNNY. Fans can catch their favorite blockbuster anime from the beginning, including DEATH NOTE, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, ONE PIECE, VAMPIRE KNIGHT and more. The critically acclaimed BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC I - THE EGG OF THE KING will also debut in October. Future premieres include LAGRANGE: THE FLOWER OF RIN-NE and ZETMAN. Viewers can easily find out what’s showing on Neon Alley with an electronic program guide showing the schedule for the week ahead.
Neon Alley is the first platform designed to be studio agnostic, featuring titles from other anime producers and content distributors, including Aniplex, FUNimation, NTV, Taiseng, Anime News Network, and Empire Distribution. Members can also share real-time thoughts and status updates using social media technology from Tout (Tout.com), some of which will air on the network. Neon Alley will continue to unveil more of its programming lineup, special offers, new acquisitions and other partnerships throughout the next several months.
For more information on Neon Alley and to register for updates, please visit www.NeonAlley.com.
For more information on VIZ Media, visit www.viz.com.
via PR...
October 26, 2012
VIZ MEDIA PREMIERES BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE
ARC I – THE EGG OF THE KING THIS SUNDAY ON
NEON ALLEY
First Installment Of Anime Feature Film Trilogy About A Young
Medieval Mercenary Premieres On New 24-Hour Anime Channel
Don’t miss the visceral clash of arms and armor as VIZ Media premieres BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC I – THE EGG OF THE KING exclusively on Neon Alley this Sunday, October 28th at 8:00pm EST / 5:00pm PST. The highly anticipated anime film repeats at 12:00am EST / 8:00pm PST, and will air again throughout the week.
Neon Alley is VIZ Media’s new 24-hour anime channel featuring the world’s best titles (dubbed in English and uncut). For a limited time only, the subscription- based service is offering a one-week free trial, available for fans who sign up at NeonAlley.com.
Combining a foreboding medieval European-inspired setting with fantasy and exquisitely detailed swordsmanship, BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC I – THE EGG OF THE KING follows lone mercenary, Guts, as he travels a land where a hundred- year-old war is taking place. His ferocity and ability to kill enemies attracts the attention of Griffith, leader of the mercenary group “The Band of the Hawk,” and Guts is recruited to the unit. Thanks to their continued victories on the battlefield, the bond between Guts and Griffith deepens, but despite all their success, Guts begins to question his reasons for fighting for Griffith’s dream. Unknown to Guts, this unyielding dream is about to bestow a horrible fate on them both.
BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC film trilogy was produced in Japan by Studio 4ºC and is based on the bestselling medieval dark fantasy manga (graphic novel) series created by Kentaro Miura.
For more information on the BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC film trilogy, please visit the official Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/BerserkFilm.
For more information on Neon Alley and to register for updates, please visit NeonAlley.com.
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LAGRANGE - The Flower of Rin-ne - English Dubbed Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PPSkZoAXU8)
Coming January 2013 to NEON ALLEY! Watch LAGRANGE - The Flower of Rin-ne - dubbed on your PS3!
Neon Alley is coming to the XBOX 360 starting early 2013: http://images.email.viz.com/clients/VizMedia2550/NeonAlley/1213/xboxupdate2.jpg
Rootsofjustice
12-24-2012, 07:36 PM
Surprised this hasn't made the rounds yet. Neon Alley finally has its hands on Bleach, it'll air from the beginning some time in 2013: http://images.email.viz.com/clients/VizMedia2550/NeonAlley/1224/550x211_Bleach_NeonAlley.jpg
https://twitter.com/neonalley/status/290881351878574081
We hope to announce another acquisition this week. Any guesses? #anime
via Neon Alley newsletter
Accel World Acquired for Neon Alley!
This just in, Neon Alley has just signed the neo-futuristic anime ACCEL WORLD! First we announced the Xbox expansion, then LAGRANGE - The Flower of Rin-ne debuts TONIGHT and now this?
About this series:
Inspired by the best-selling Japanese light novel series and from the creator of Sword Art Online is ACCEL WORLD. The year is 2046. Haruyuki Arita is a young boy who finds himself on the lowest social rungs of his school. Ashamed of his miserable life, Haruyuki can only cope by indulging in virtual games. But that all changes when Kuroyukihime, the most popular girl in school, introduces him to a mysterious program called Brain Burst and a virtual reality called the Accel World.
Stay tuned for ACCEL WORLD's series debut date!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl94WZWya-M
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aniplex of America announces The Anime Series Fate/Zero will Premiere on Neon Alley this Spring
The story of the legendary Fourth Holy Grail War will be dubbed in English and Premiere this Spring.
SANTA MONICA, CA (February 6, 2013) – This year, Fate/Zero fans will be treated to something special. Aniplex of America has just announced that the fantasy action anime Fate/Zero will be dubbed in English and will premiere on the recently-launched 24-hour anime channel Neon Alley. Featuring an all-star English voice cast, the fourth Holy Grail War will battle on the Neon Alley 24-hour anime channel starting this Spring.
Fate/Zero is a novel written by Gen Urobuchi (Puella Magi Madoka Magica, PSYCHO PASS) and is a prequel to TYPE-MOON’s hit novel Fate/stay night. The best-selling novel series has since been adapted into a television animated series last year, of which each episode directly covers the original novels. Since its original airing, the popularity of Fate/Zero has grown to an international level.
“We’re very excited to have a fan-favorite title like Fate/Zero as part of Neon Alley’s line-up,” says Hideki Goto, the president of Animation Business of Aniplex of America. “This will be a great chance for Anime fans to re-visit and discover this show in a totally new way.”
More information on the series and the airing schedule can be found at FateZeroUSA.com andNeonAlley.com
Story of Fate/Zero
This is the story that goes back to zero, back to the beginning. The ultimate battle royal, in which seven Masters vying for control of the miracle-granting Holy Grail summon seven Servants and fight until only one remains... The Holy Grail War!
Production Staff
Original Story: Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus) / TYPE-MOON
Director: Ei Aoki
Character Design: Tomonori Sudou, Atsushi Ikariya
Music: Yuki Kajiura
Animation Production: ufotable
English Cast
Saber: Kari Wahlgren
Kiritsugu Emiya: Matthew Mercer
Irisviel von Einzbern: Bridget Hoffman
Kirei Kotomine: Crispin Freeman
Assassin: Patrick Seitz
Tokiomi Tohsaka: Marc Diraison
Archer: David Earnest
Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald: Doug Erholtz
Lancer: Grant George
Waver Velvet: Lucien Dodge
Rider: Jamieson Price
Ryunosuke Uryu: Johnny Yong Bosch
Caster: Dan Woren
Kariya Matou : Liam O'Brien
Berserker: Kyle Hebert
ADR Director: Tony Oliver
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VIZ MEDIA TO PREMIERE ANIPLEX’s
SUPERNATURAL ACTION SERIES FATE/ZERO
ON NEON ALLEY ANIME CHANNEL THIS SPRING
Aniplex Of America Adds New Content For The Innovative
Console-Based 24-Hour Anime Channel Available On PS3 And
Playstation® Network, As Well As Xbox 360® And Xbox Live®
San Francisco, CA, February 6, 2013 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, has announced that Aniplex of America, Inc. has become a content partner for the recently-launched Neon Alley 24-hour anime channel. VIZ Media will premiere the hit Aniplex anime action series, FATE/ZERO, on Neon Alley this Spring.
Neon Alley is VIZ Media’s new 24-hour, subscription-based anime channel available for the PS3 game console and Playstation® Network, and soon to be available for the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live®. The platform features the world’s best titles (dubbed in English and uncut), presented in HD (when available), for a low monthly subscription rate of only $6.99.
FATE/ZERO is based on a Japanese light novel, written by Gen Urobuchi and illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi. This is the story that goes back to zero, back to the beginning. The ultimate battle royal, in which seven Masters vying for control of the miracle-granting Holy Grail summon seven Servants and fight until only one remains... The Holy Grail War!
“We’re very excited to welcome Aniplex of America as a premiere content partner for Neon Alley,” says Brian Ige, Vice President of Animation for VIZ Media. “The Neon Alley platform represents the next stage of the evolution of anime in North America and utilizes an innovative, console-based digital delivery model. The debut of the supernatural action series FATE/ZERO will be a wonderful addition to the channel’s programming roster and we know fans everywhere will not want to miss this exciting premiere later this Spring!”
VIZ Media Teams With Aniplex To Premiere FATE/ZERO On Neon Alley
“Aniplex of America initially teamed with VIZ Media to bring the hit anime series BLUE EXORCIST to Neon Alley and we are now looking forward to fans tuning in for the upcoming launch of FATE/ZERO,” says Hideki Goto, President of the Animation Business of Aniplex of America. “This legendary tale of the Fourth Holy Grail War will thrill fans with its sophisticated story and captivating animation. We look forward to cultivating our relationship with VIZ Media and to licensing additional content for Neon Alley in the near future!”
Neon Alley’s schedule includes a dynamic mix of action, adventure, sci-fi, supernatural, fantasy, and horror anime, including weekly exclusive episodes of BLUE EXORCIST, INUYASHA: THE FINAL ACT, NURA: RISE OF THE YOKAI CLAN, and TIGER & BUNNY, as well as blockbuster favorites DEATH NOTE, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, ONE PIECE, VAMPIRE KNIGHT plus more. Neon Alley is also designed to be studio agnostic, offering a diverse array of titles from several leading anime studios and distributors. Complete details on Neon Alley and its programming are available at NeonAlley.com.
For more information on Neon Alley, please visit NeonAlley.com.
For more information on FATE/ZERO, please visit FateZeroUSA.com.
For more information on Aniplex of America, please visit www.aniplexusa.com.
For more information on VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
FUNiOP
02-06-2013, 04:06 PM
I really wish this announcement was that it would be available in ANY form but Neon Alley. Streaming? Great. Physical release? Greater. Blu-ray? Best news possible. But I just can't bring myself to buy a subscription to a linear service when I can't even guarantee I'll catch the stuff I want. And with the state of Blue Exorcist, who knows if or when we'll ever get a physical release?
Ironically, I finished Aniplex's sub-only $700 set of releases THREE DAYS AGO, but with no physical release of this known yet, I don't exactly regret my purchase more than I may have already.
I shared my (extensive) thoughts on the dub announcement in the other thread.
Buckeye
02-06-2013, 10:17 PM
I knew that Fate/Zero would be getting a dub, but what I was not expecting was to have a complete recasting. And while I welcome the addition to Neon Alley, as long as it is a subscription TV channel with no DVR feature I probably won't be able to catch it until it gets released. I'm hoping for a reasonably priced BD release when it is ready to come out.
Neon Alley Now Available on Xbox 360 (http://youtu.be/RZSzP7ot16c)
Coming Soon this Spring:
Fate/Zero
Accel World
Zetman
and more.
https://twitter.com/neonalley/status/304377168371281920
Neon Alley gets some love from @Sony with the @PlayStation 4 announcement!!! XD #PS4
Neon Alley Newsletter # 21
SPRING 2013 DEBUTS
Mark your calendars! April 19th is just the start of all our NEW premieres! Our jam-packed new season contains the English world premieres of Accel World, Zetman and Fate/Zero, plus brand new episodes of NARUTO Shippuden, the entire Bleach series from the very beginning, and new seasons of LAGRANGE - The Flower of Rin-ne -, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan DEMON CAPITAL and Nana, just to name a few.
http://images.email.viz.com/clients/VizMedia2550/NeonAlley/032613/Zetman600x338.jpg
ZETMAN
Series debuts April 20, 2013
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VIZ MEDIA PARTNERS WITH SENTAI FILMWORKS TO PREMIERE HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD ON NEON ALLEY
This Friday, Hordes Of Flesh-Eating Zombies Descend Upon North America’s 24-Hour Console-Based Anime Channel For PS3 And Playstation® Network, And Xbox 360® And Xbox Live®
San Francisco, CA, April 18, 2013 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, partners with Sentai Filmworks to unleash a frightening new world of the living dead as it premieres the zombie action of HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD on Neon Alley this Friday, April 19th. Episode 1 (English dubbed) of the high-octane anime action series will debut in High Definition at 10PM EST / 7PM PST, replaying at 2AM EST / 11PM PST, and will air again throughout the week. New episodes will premiere every Friday. Check the Neon Alley program guide or NeonAlley.com for more information and additional airtimes.
Based on the ultra-violent manga (graphic novel) originally created by Daisuke Sato, directed by Tetsuro Araki (Death Note, Black Lagoon) and produced by the internationally famed studio MADHOUSE (Death Note, Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D-Bloodlust, Wicked City) HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD (rated TV-MA) is distributed in North America by Sentai Filmworks and combines hordes of flesh-eating zombies with state of the art animation to deliver one of the most action packed anime series ever!
A deadly new disease is ravaging the world, turning the populace into mindless zombies and the number of infected victims is skyrocketing by the second. As their fellow classmates and teachers succumb to the infection around them, a small group of students at Fujimi High School must fight for their lives after surviving the initial outbreak. It’s up to Takashi Komuro to unite the group of weary survivors and try to escape the horrors that surround them. In this new world of the living dead...will they escape?
“We’re thrilled to welcome Sentai Filmworks as a content partner for our innovative anime content delivery service, Neon Alley,” says Brian Ige, VIZ Media Vice President, Animation. “HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD is the newest anime series to join Neon Alley’s expansive schedule for Spring 2013, and fans won’t want to miss this action-packed tale of survival when it debuts Friday!”
“HIGH SCHOOL OF THE DEAD is a riveting story that combines plenty of visceral action with compelling, multi-faceted characters and some sexy fan service,” says David Del Rio, VP of Licensing, Sentai Filmworks. “We look forward to the series finding a brand new audience of avid fans on Neon Alley and to viewers joining Takashi Komuro and his cohorts as they face a stark and dangerous world.”
Neon Alley is VIZ Media’s 24-hour, subscription-based anime channel available for the PS3 game console and Playstation® Network, and Xbox 360 and Xbox Live®. The platform features the world’s best titles (dubbed in English and uncut), presented in HD (when available), for a low monthly subscription rate of $6.99, and a limited time only, a one-week free trial is available to all fans that sign up at NeonAlley.com.
Neon Alley’s schedule includes a dynamic mix of action, adventure, sci-fi, supernatural, fantasy, and horror anime, including new debuts this season of weekly exclusive episodes of ACCEL WORLD, FATE/ZERO and ZETMAN. Fans also can catch other favorite blockbuster anime series from the beginning, including BLUE EXORCIST, DEATH NOTE, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, ONE PIECE, TIGER & BUNNY, VAMPIRE KNIGHT and more.
Neon Alley is specially designed to be studio agnostic, featuring titles from other anime producers and content distributors, including Aniplex, FUNimation, NTV, Taiseng, and Anime News Network. Members can also share real-time thoughts and status updates using social media technology from Tout (Tout.com), some of which will air on the network.
More information on Neon Alley is available at NeonAlley.com.
Additional information on Sentai Filmworks HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD is available at: http://www.sentai-filmworks.com.
FUNiOP
04-18-2013, 06:01 PM
Whoa, Viz has brought everyone together for Neon Alley. I never expected that to happen. I'm much more confident about subscribing to it tomorrow. I don't yet see anyone but Viz and Aniplex premiering dubs on there, but again, this is a surprise as well, and I wouldn't have expected Aniplex to do so either, so here's hoping for things to continue moving in this positive direction.
Official Appleseed Film Trailer - Watch the movie April 28 on Neon Alley (http://youtu.be/yi40Gio8Rpc)
Uploaded on Apr 26, 2013
Appleseed comes to Neon Alley April 28
neonalley.com
The streaming anime channel for your Xbox 360 or Playstation3
Neon Alley is excited to have Appleseed join the Spring 2013 programming schedule. This CG movie was a stunning feat when it was first released in 2004 and proves to be an enduring modern classic. Based off of the renowned manga Appleseed by the creator of Ghost in the Shell, Masamune Shirow, this movie is a must see for all sci-fi and mecha fans.
http://updates.neonalley.com/neonalley_schedule.pdf
Gintama: The Movie is listed on June 2nd.
FUNiOP
05-16-2013, 12:00 AM
http://updates.neonalley.com/neonalley_schedule.pdf
Gintama: The Movie is listed on June 2nd.
Nice to see Sentai's involvement continue to make progress.
Insert delusional hope that this means there's some Gintama interest again and it could lead to Sentai licensing more.
Technically announced back announced back @ Anime Central. Now a release time frame: summer.
Just Announced! The Sci Fi Thriller " K " is Coming to Neon Alley
It's confirmed! The beautifly animated K is coming to Neon Alley this summer. Stay with us as more and more information becomes available for this breath taking series.
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