‘Jellyfish Can’t Swim at Night’ and ‘Whisper Me a Love Song’ will both premiere on Hidive after their North American debuts at Anime Boston 2024.
There are more changes a-brewing at Hidive! AMC’s anime-dedicated streaming service has announced it will debut two new series in the month of April, which will be exclusive simulcast streams of hotly anticipated titles from Japan. Hidive will be debuting “Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night” and “Whisper Me a Love Song” next month, with both series expected to serve as centerpieces of the streamer’s spring schedule.
“Jellyfish Can’t Swim at Night” and “Whisper Me a Love Song” will see their North American premieres at Anime Boston on March 29, with their Hidive premiere to follow soon after. Both series are brand-new releases and will stream on Hidive simultaneously with their releases in Japan. Hidive recently rolled out a big update to its user interface,...
There are more changes a-brewing at Hidive! AMC’s anime-dedicated streaming service has announced it will debut two new series in the month of April, which will be exclusive simulcast streams of hotly anticipated titles from Japan. Hidive will be debuting “Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night” and “Whisper Me a Love Song” next month, with both series expected to serve as centerpieces of the streamer’s spring schedule.
“Jellyfish Can’t Swim at Night” and “Whisper Me a Love Song” will see their North American premieres at Anime Boston on March 29, with their Hidive premiere to follow soon after. Both series are brand-new releases and will stream on Hidive simultaneously with their releases in Japan. Hidive recently rolled out a big update to its user interface,...
- 3/18/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Amazon has struck first-of-its-kind deals with Japan’s Nippon TV and BBC for podcasts.
The former tie-up will see Nippon’s Acma: Game drama series stream on Prime Video Japan starting April 7, immediately after Nippon TV’s Sunday primetime air slot, with global streaming of the series to follow on Prime Video two weeks later. Hulu Japan will also stream the series immediately after Nippon TV’s broadcast as part of the unusual deal.
Based on the popular manga of the same name written by Meeb (Brave Bell) and illustrated by Koji Megumi (Bloody Monday), Acma: Game takes place in a devil’s world where the challenge is to conquer the world by collecting 99 devil’s keys. Players are forced to participate, and if they lose, they cannot refuse any orders. The protagonist challenges the game risking his life, along with the people who are being manipulated by the devil’s key.
The former tie-up will see Nippon’s Acma: Game drama series stream on Prime Video Japan starting April 7, immediately after Nippon TV’s Sunday primetime air slot, with global streaming of the series to follow on Prime Video two weeks later. Hulu Japan will also stream the series immediately after Nippon TV’s broadcast as part of the unusual deal.
Based on the popular manga of the same name written by Meeb (Brave Bell) and illustrated by Koji Megumi (Bloody Monday), Acma: Game takes place in a devil’s world where the challenge is to conquer the world by collecting 99 devil’s keys. Players are forced to participate, and if they lose, they cannot refuse any orders. The protagonist challenges the game risking his life, along with the people who are being manipulated by the devil’s key.
- 3/18/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC’s anime streaming service is launching some bug updates for its apps on various devices.
Hidive is leaping into the future. The anime streaming service from AMC is launching updated apps for a wide range of devices that include a new user interface, updated features based directly on user feedback, and of course a huge variety of anime shows and movies including its popular exclusive series “Oshi no Ko” and thousands more.
Hidive now offers viewers the ability to download titles for offline viewing. The user interface of Hidive has been updated for easier browsing and quicker discovery. Hidive is part of AMC’s family of streamers, whose future still seems clouded. 7-Day Free Trial $4.99+ / month hidive via amazon.com
There’s a host of new updates to the Hidive interface rolling out for subscribers this week. Chief among these is the ability to download titles for offline viewing. This...
Hidive is leaping into the future. The anime streaming service from AMC is launching updated apps for a wide range of devices that include a new user interface, updated features based directly on user feedback, and of course a huge variety of anime shows and movies including its popular exclusive series “Oshi no Ko” and thousands more.
Hidive now offers viewers the ability to download titles for offline viewing. The user interface of Hidive has been updated for easier browsing and quicker discovery. Hidive is part of AMC’s family of streamers, whose future still seems clouded. 7-Day Free Trial $4.99+ / month hidive via amazon.com
There’s a host of new updates to the Hidive interface rolling out for subscribers this week. Chief among these is the ability to download titles for offline viewing. This...
- 3/12/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Anime has a unique way of portraying characters in all their diverse facets, from valiant heroes to cunning tricksters. Among these, there exists a niche group of characters who have a penchant for gambling. Whether it’s high-stakes card games or strategic wagers, these anime characters are drawn to the thrill of taking risks and testing their luck. Let’s delve deeper into the lives of some of the most famous anime characters who love to bet.
Usopp – One Piece
Usopp, known as the marksman among the Straw Hat Pirates in “One Piece,” might not fit the typical gambler mold. Still, his knack for weaving elaborate stories and embracing uncertainty secures his spot among these characters. Usopp’s exaggerated stories often involve bets and challenges that push the limits of believability, showcasing his fearless spirit and love for adventure. Whether facing off against opponents or navigating the treacherous seas, Usopp...
Usopp – One Piece
Usopp, known as the marksman among the Straw Hat Pirates in “One Piece,” might not fit the typical gambler mold. Still, his knack for weaving elaborate stories and embracing uncertainty secures his spot among these characters. Usopp’s exaggerated stories often involve bets and challenges that push the limits of believability, showcasing his fearless spirit and love for adventure. Whether facing off against opponents or navigating the treacherous seas, Usopp...
- 3/11/2024
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
AMC’s streaming arm might be struggling these days, but its anime-dedicate platform Hidive is continuing to string together successes. In late April, the service announced that its exclusive series “Oshi no Ko” became its most-streamed title in history.
Hidive is back with the announcement of another first this week. The service has revealed that it will simulstream both English-subtitled and English-overdubbed versions of the show “The Eminence in Shadow” the same day they are released in Japan this fall. “The Eminence in Shadow” Season 2 will debut in October, and fans can watch all episodes of Season 1 on-demand on Hidive now.
7-Day Free Trial $4.99 / month hidive via amazon.com
As part of the announcement, Hidive released a new English-subbed trailer for ‘The Eminence in Shadow’ Season 2.
Watch the New Trailer for ‘The Eminence in Shadow’ Season 2:
In Season 2 of ‘The Eminence in Shadow,’ everything has been going according to plan,...
Hidive is back with the announcement of another first this week. The service has revealed that it will simulstream both English-subtitled and English-overdubbed versions of the show “The Eminence in Shadow” the same day they are released in Japan this fall. “The Eminence in Shadow” Season 2 will debut in October, and fans can watch all episodes of Season 1 on-demand on Hidive now.
7-Day Free Trial $4.99 / month hidive via amazon.com
As part of the announcement, Hidive released a new English-subbed trailer for ‘The Eminence in Shadow’ Season 2.
Watch the New Trailer for ‘The Eminence in Shadow’ Season 2:
In Season 2 of ‘The Eminence in Shadow,’ everything has been going according to plan,...
- 6/30/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Fans of Japanese animation were thrilled to learn that AMC was starting its own streaming platform dedicated to the medium in 2017. That platform is Hidive, which offers hundreds of mainstream and niche anime titles for just $4.99 per month.
7-Day Free Trial $4.99 / month hidive via amazon.com
Despite the passion that many anime fans have for the genre, there’s never been a true sensation on the service in its five year history until now. “Oshi No Ko” is that sensation, as the show has shattered records for engagement on Hidive, according to an announcement from AMC.
The show has become the most-streamed series in the service’s history, just seven days after its series premiere on Wednesday, April 12 at the Anime Boston convention. Additionally, the new anime drama’s debut shattered all trial starts records for Hidive, delivering the most trials added in the streamer’s history.
”We’ve been anxiously...
7-Day Free Trial $4.99 / month hidive via amazon.com
Despite the passion that many anime fans have for the genre, there’s never been a true sensation on the service in its five year history until now. “Oshi No Ko” is that sensation, as the show has shattered records for engagement on Hidive, according to an announcement from AMC.
The show has become the most-streamed series in the service’s history, just seven days after its series premiere on Wednesday, April 12 at the Anime Boston convention. Additionally, the new anime drama’s debut shattered all trial starts records for Hidive, delivering the most trials added in the streamer’s history.
”We’ve been anxiously...
- 4/25/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
If you’ve been craving more anime content, you’re in luck. AMC Networks’ anime-focused streaming service Hidive unveiled the full slate of simulcast series that will begin their premieres in April. In addition to previous announcements, the company revealed five shows that will round out its lineup of new and ongoing series for the upcoming season. These five titles are “Tokyo Mew Mew New” Season 2, “Too Cute Crisis,” “Otaku Elf,” “Insomniacs After School,” and “Alice Gear Aegis Expansion.”
7-Day Free Trial $4.99 / month hidive via amazon.com
“We’re thrilled to bring this exciting slate of new simulcast series to Hidive this spring,” Hidive president John Ledford said “From comedy and fantasy to drama and sci-fi, Hidive will be home to some of the best shōnen, shōjo and seinen anime premiering in Japan next season. Fans will not want to miss a minute of it.”
Joining these new additions to the season are the previously announced,...
7-Day Free Trial $4.99 / month hidive via amazon.com
“We’re thrilled to bring this exciting slate of new simulcast series to Hidive this spring,” Hidive president John Ledford said “From comedy and fantasy to drama and sci-fi, Hidive will be home to some of the best shōnen, shōjo and seinen anime premiering in Japan next season. Fans will not want to miss a minute of it.”
Joining these new additions to the season are the previously announced,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Jessica Lerner
- The Streamable
Anime content has become increasingly popular among streamers over the past several years. Data from Parrot Analytics in January 2022 found that global demand for anime content grew 118% over the past two years, making it one of the fastest-growing content genres by that metric during the pandemic.
So it should be no surprise that AMC Networks’ anime-focused streaming service Hidive is looking to significantly up its content library. AMC has announced a deal with Japan’s Mainichi Broadcasting System (Mbs) to grant the exclusive rights to broadcast a portion of Mbs’s future schedule in all international markets outside of Asia. The output agreement includes Mbs’s slate of titles based on various hugely popular manga and light novels. The series will be simultaneously broadcast on Hidive upon their release in Japan.
7-Day Free Trial $4.99 / month hidive via amazon.com
“This is a truly historic agreement for Hidive and is the culmination of our partnership with Mbs,...
So it should be no surprise that AMC Networks’ anime-focused streaming service Hidive is looking to significantly up its content library. AMC has announced a deal with Japan’s Mainichi Broadcasting System (Mbs) to grant the exclusive rights to broadcast a portion of Mbs’s future schedule in all international markets outside of Asia. The output agreement includes Mbs’s slate of titles based on various hugely popular manga and light novels. The series will be simultaneously broadcast on Hidive upon their release in Japan.
7-Day Free Trial $4.99 / month hidive via amazon.com
“This is a truly historic agreement for Hidive and is the culmination of our partnership with Mbs,...
- 3/6/2023
- by Jessica Lerner
- The Streamable
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Since its debut in September, Netflix’s South Korean survival drama Squid Game took the world by storm. It’s the streamer’s most watched show ever, and its castmembers have been showered with awards and critical acclaim, with Emmys in sight.
It’s hard to fathom, then, that writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk first had the idea for the series 14 years ago, based on his own economic struggles and the class disparity in South Korea, and was told it was “too unrealistic and too violent.” But despite the initial pushback and doubts, the show debuted at a time that mirrored a reality we face: The economic gap has been worsening and people were looking for thought-provoking yet entertaining content while stuck in their homes.
Hwang and star Lee Jung-jae, who plays Gi-hun in the series, talked to THR, through an interpreter, about how the...
Since its debut in September, Netflix’s South Korean survival drama Squid Game took the world by storm. It’s the streamer’s most watched show ever, and its castmembers have been showered with awards and critical acclaim, with Emmys in sight.
It’s hard to fathom, then, that writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk first had the idea for the series 14 years ago, based on his own economic struggles and the class disparity in South Korea, and was told it was “too unrealistic and too violent.” But despite the initial pushback and doubts, the show debuted at a time that mirrored a reality we face: The economic gap has been worsening and people were looking for thought-provoking yet entertaining content while stuck in their homes.
Hwang and star Lee Jung-jae, who plays Gi-hun in the series, talked to THR, through an interpreter, about how the...
- 6/7/2022
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Anime is extremely popular around the world. This type of visual entertainment has its own style and deepness. Anime might be just a cartoon, but it usually tackles diverse and complicated themes that relate not only to our daily life but also – serious philosophical questions. These cartoons can boast of impressive graphics and captivating characters who easily connect with the audience. Stories and themes depicted in anime series are never shown in any other cartoons. One of them is gambling. If you have never seen a gambling anime and have no idea where to start, check this list out. We have gathered the most captivating Japanese cartoons that bring this issue up and show it from the new light. Read on and immerse yourself in the most atmospheric and thrilling series ever!
Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
This anime is based on manga that was created in 1996. For years, it...
Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
This anime is based on manga that was created in 1996. For years, it...
- 8/26/2020
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
If you’re a fan of gambling and sports betting movies (like the ones depicted with sbobet), then you have to watch Kaiji.
Never heard of it? It’s a Japanese live-action film based on a manga (Japanese comics) of the same name. Written by Nobuyuki Fukumoto, it’s a top-rated series in its home country.
The film is a trilogy, with the original movie Kaiji (in the U.K., it’s titled Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler)released in October 2009. It stars Tatsuya Fujiwara in the lead role, a well-known Japanese actor who also starred in other anime adaptations such as Death Note and Battle Royale.
The producers of Kaiji released two other films in the series. They were Kaiji 2, released in 2011, and Kaiji: Final Game, in 2019. Both movies differ from the manga in terms of outcomes and choices made by Kaiji, but the settings and events remain roughly the same.
Never heard of it? It’s a Japanese live-action film based on a manga (Japanese comics) of the same name. Written by Nobuyuki Fukumoto, it’s a top-rated series in its home country.
The film is a trilogy, with the original movie Kaiji (in the U.K., it’s titled Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler)released in October 2009. It stars Tatsuya Fujiwara in the lead role, a well-known Japanese actor who also starred in other anime adaptations such as Death Note and Battle Royale.
The producers of Kaiji released two other films in the series. They were Kaiji 2, released in 2011, and Kaiji: Final Game, in 2019. Both movies differ from the manga in terms of outcomes and choices made by Kaiji, but the settings and events remain roughly the same.
- 3/12/2020
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
Any fan of manga or anime will know how they have taken on many forms and embraced a range of exciting and outlandish themes through the years.
However, arguably one of the biggest success stories to emerge from those areas in recent decades is Kaiji, a story that has intriguingly embraced gambling and gone on to become a major multimedia franchise.
A success in many forms
Gambling as a pastime has been popular for years and these days it is arguably bigger than ever. Sports betting and casino gaming have been given a new lease of life thanks to the internet, with many online sites now offering a range of different experiences under one roof. Genesis Casino is a good example of this trend, as the site has breathed new life into classic gambling pastimes such as roulette, blackjack and slot machines. While some may be digital forms of the games,...
However, arguably one of the biggest success stories to emerge from those areas in recent decades is Kaiji, a story that has intriguingly embraced gambling and gone on to become a major multimedia franchise.
A success in many forms
Gambling as a pastime has been popular for years and these days it is arguably bigger than ever. Sports betting and casino gaming have been given a new lease of life thanks to the internet, with many online sites now offering a range of different experiences under one roof. Genesis Casino is a good example of this trend, as the site has breathed new life into classic gambling pastimes such as roulette, blackjack and slot machines. While some may be digital forms of the games,...
- 3/10/2020
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
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