Animax FREE Launches on FAST! 24/7 Free Streaming of Popular Classic and New Anime!

Animax Broadcast Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masao Takiyama), operator of the anime specialty channel 'Animax,' announced that BBM Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shinya Fukazaki) has launched 'Animax FREE' on its free video streaming services, 'FAST Channel' and 'V FAST Channel,' starting April 1st. Animax FREE broadcasts carefully selected popular anime from both past and present 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, featuring a lineup of timeless masterpieces. If you want to watch anime, it's Animax! Animax FREE Viewing Page: https://fastv.jp/ ■ Program Lineup Examples: - Space Cobra - Future Police Urashiman - New Dokonjo Gaeru - Tondemo Senshi Muteking - Cat's Eye [What is FAST?] 'FAST' stands for Free Ad-supported Streaming Television. It is a broadcast-style video delivery service primarily centered on Smart TVs (Connected TVs) that is growing rapidly, particularly in North America and Asia, with a momentum exceeding on-demand viewing styles. Unlike traditional satellite broadcasting models that rely on distribution fees paid by providers, FAST is funded solely by advertising revenue. Therefore, it is attracting attention from many content owners as a new source of income with a low barrier to entry. Similar to traditional TV broadcasting, programs flow one after another simply by selecting a channel. This minimizes the effort of searching for shows from a vast library, allowing users to casually enjoy their favorite genres for free, unlike SVOD (Subscription Video On Demand) services. (1) Watching on TV: - Install the 'V FAST Channel' app on Fire TV / Google TV / Android TV. - Connect 'V FAST Channel x TV Stick' to the TV's HDMI port. (2) Watching on Smartphone: - Install the 'V FAST Channel' app on your smartphone. *The consortium operation and management of 'FAST Channel' are handled by FAST Inc. *Company names and product/service names mentioned in this news release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Official Website: https://vfastch.tsite.jp/ [About Animax] Since its opening in 1998, the anime specialty channel 'Animax' has been delivering high-quality works across a wide range of genres, from timeless masterpieces like 'Mobile Suit Gundam,' 'Chibi Maruko-chan,' and 'Lupin the Third' to the latest hit anime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Additionally, it actively promotes the appeal of anime through various initiatives such as the anime music event 'ANIMAX MUSIX' launched in 2009, 'reading dramas,' and 'e-sports events.' In 2024, as a group company of the electronics retailer Nojima, it is actively taking on new challenges. Official Website: https://www.animax.co.jp/ Animax Official X: https://x.com/ANIMAX_Japan