Nickelodeon (Japanese TV channel)
Nickelodeon is a Japanese television channel which is targeted mainly at children, teens and adults. It is the brand of Viacom Networks Japan K.K. (a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Networks EMEAA division of ViacomCBS). Started in November 1998 as a cable and satellite television channel, Viacom attempted to bring their Nickelodeon brand to the Japanese market.
Nickelodeon | |
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Logo without the Japanese writing. 2016-present | |
Launched | November 15, 1998 (original) January 30, 2018 (relaunch) |
Closed | September 30, 2009; 10 years ago (original) |
Owned by | Viacom Networks Japan K.K. (ViacomCBS) and NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation |
Picture format | 480i, 4:3 (SD); 720i, 16:9 (HD) |
Country | Japan |
Language | Japanese |
Broadcast area | Japan |
Headquarters | Tokyo |
Availability | |
Satellite | |
Sky PerfecTV! | Channel 278 |
Streaming media | |
Hulu Live TV | Internet Protocol television |
However, due to declining viewership, the television channel was taken off the air on September 30, 2009. After the channel's closure, some programs were moved to other specialty channels (including MTV Japan), DTH satellite channels and terrestrial television networks. New programs made their national television premiere on other channels: For example, The Penguins of Madagascar made debut on NHK Educational Television on April 4, 2010. However, the official website is still online, with program information, website games and downloadable content, etc. In October 2017, Viacom brought back into the brand in Japan starting on January 30, 2018. It is currently available exclusively on dTV (a subscription TV streaming service of NTT Docomo) and Hulu Japan.[1][2]
NickTime block on Animax
Nickelodeon's programs were also broadcast on Animax in Japan under a television block titled "NickTime", starting with SpongeBob SquarePants from September 1, 2010.[3]
Current programming
Animated
Nickelodeon Originals
- Rugrats
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
- Avatar: The Last Airbender
- The Penguins of Madagascar
- Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Acquired programming
Nick Jr. on Nickelodeon
Animated
Nick Jr. Originals
Acquired Programing
Live-Action
Nick Jr. Originals
Former Programing
Animated
Nickelodeon Originals
- Doug
- Ren & Stimpy Show
- Rocko's Modern Life
- Aaahh! Real Monsters
- Hey Arnold!
- Kablam!
- The Angry Beavers
- CatDog
- The Wild Thornberrys
- Rocket Power
- As Told by Ginger
- Invader Zim
- The Fairly OddParents
- ChalkZone
- All Grown Up!
- My Life as a Teenage Robot
Acquired Programing
Live-Action
Nickelodeon Originals
Preschool Series
Animated
Nick Jr. Originals
Live-Action
Nick Jr. Originals
References
- https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2017101849314/dtv-channel-japan-marks-milestone-with-nickelodeon-for-streaming-linear-content.html#axzz53uFOnH4i
- http://kidscreen.com/2017/10/18/nickelodeon-to-launch-ott-channel-in-japan/
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2010-07-25.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links
- Official website (In Japanese)