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Toonami
CountryIndia
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Programming
Language(s)English Hindi (6 PM-9 PM)
Ownership
OwnerTurner International India Pvt. Ltd. (Time Warner Inc.)

Toonami is a 24-hour channel in India and a former block on India's first kids channel, Cartoon Network. Turner International India, a Time Warner Company, the owner of India's leading kids' entertainment channels, Cartoon Network and Pogo, launched Toonami on 26 February 2015. The channel is dedicated to bringing high-octane animated action to kids, superhero fans and their families across the country.[1][2]

Commenting on the launch Siddharth Jain, Managing Director of Turner International India, said, "It is a real proud moment for Turner to bring in a channel like Toonami to our young Indian audiences – we now offer a robust entertainment experience for all ages and interests. A highly successful international brand, it will meet the growing demand for premium quality action-adventure and superhero content."[3]

History

Current programming

Toonami was launched as a block on Cartoon Network, India's oldest kids channel in 2001.[4][5] It was a hugely successful block, and the first one to exclusively dedicate on action-adventure.[6][7][8]

Its programming is as follows

#c Name Seasons
1 Generator Rex
2 Ben 10
3 Ben 10 alien force
4 Ben 10 ultimate alien
5 Ben 10 omniverse
6 Dragon ball z
7 Transformers: Robots in Disguise
8 Wakfu: The Animated Series
9 Bey Warriors: Cyborg

Programming

Programming blocks

Superhero Universe

Starting from June 1, Toonami introduced a new block called Superhero Universe, a weekday primetime block dedicated to all mighty superheroes. This three hour-long block features DC and Marvel shows such as Wolverine and the X-Men, Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes II, Teen Titans, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, Beware the Batman, and more on weekdays at 5:45pm to 8:45pm.

Anime Siege

In April 2015, an action anime block, titled Anime Siege, was announced to be coming to the network. Featured shows include: Dragon Ball Z Kai, Beast Saga, BeyWarriors Beyraiderz, and Inazuma Eleven Go Galaxy.

Dragon Ball Z Marathon

This marathon consists of all episodes of Dragon Ball Z starting at 12pm to 7:30pm on weekends.

References

  1. ^ "Toonami channel launch". afaqs.com. 2015.
  2. ^ "CN India Sister Channel launch". indiantelevision.com. 2015.
  3. ^ "Turner launches superheroes channel 'Toonami' in India | Best Media Info, News and Analysis on Indian Advertising, Marketing and Media Industry". www.bestmediainfo.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Toonami block". indiantelevision.com. 2015.
  5. ^ "Toonami block2". 2015.
  6. ^ "Toonami block3". indiantelevision.com. 2015.
  7. ^ "Toonami block4". indiantelevision.com. 2015.
  8. ^ "Toonami block5". indiantelevision.com. 2015.
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