Cartoon Network (Japan)

Cartoon Network; カートゥーンネットワーク
	Current logo, used since October 1, 2011.
Launched	September 1, 1997
Owned by	Turner Entertainment Japan Holdings (80%); (Japan Entertainment Network K.K.)
Country	Japan
Language	Japanese
Website	Cartoon.co.jp
Availability
Satellite
SKY PerfecTV!	Channel 271
SKY PerfecTV! e2	Channel 331
I-Hits	Channel 240
JC-Hits	Channel 780

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Cartoon Network Japan (legally known as Japan Entertainment Network K.K.) is a Japanese cable and satellite television channel that mostly airs children's animated television series. Cartoon Network in Japan broadcasts original series from Cartoon Network in the U.S., as well as several Japanese animated media and other non-Japanese programs. Many non-Japanese programs are also available in English audio using a secondary audio programming. It is one of few versions of Cartoon Network outside U.S. broadcast its programs in High Definition.

On October 1, 2011, Cartoon Network in Japan, along with the Cartoon Network channels operated by Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, adopted the so-called "CHECK it" branding, already in use in the U.S. and on the Cartoon Network channels operated by Turner Broadcasting System Europe.

[edit] Programming blocks

Boomerang: Similar to the Boomerang network in the United States, this variant (everyday, 11p-1a) airs Western classic cartoons like The Jetsons and Birdman along with Japanese classics such as Kimba the White Lion and Triton of the Sea.
Cartoon Midnight: Cartoon Midnight is a late night block (Su-F, midnight) that showcases various international and art house films.
Cartoon Network Popcorn: Showcases and premieres movies, similar to Cartoon Network USA's "The Flicks". (Su-F, 11a-12:30p) Previously Cartoon Network Theatre.

[edit] Former

Pipora Pepora: Cartoon Network Japan's home for preschool programming (M-F 7a-9a, Sa-Su 2p-4p). Hosted by gingerbread men, the block showcases preschool cartoons from all over the world like Peppa Pig, Noukie's Pictures, and Papillon Et Mamillon.
Toonami: Based on the American action block Toonami (M-F, 4p-5p), the robot TOM presents Western action cartoons such as Teen Titans and The Batman.
Gururi! World Tour: A showcase for various foreign cartoon shows (M-Sa, 11a-12a).