Anime Network Launches on Xfinity on Demand

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Fri, 11/04/2016 - 13:54 -- Nick Dager

Anime Network, an independent programmer of Japanese anime and pop culture entertainment, has launched a premium subscription video on demand service on Xfinity On Demand, now available to Comcast customers across Xfinity TV platforms.

“Xfinity is proud to offer Anime Network on Xfinity On Demand. We are committed to providing more programming choices for all of our customers, and enabling them to watch more of their favorite content when and where they want to watch,” said Daniel Spinosa, vice president and general manager of movies, PPV and commerce, video and entertainment services, Comcast Cable. 

Subscribers will have 24/7 access to a collection of carefully curated anime television and movie titles for a monthly channel subscription of $6.99. Content can also be accessed on the Xfinity TV app and online portal and will be updated continuously with 19-38 hours of new content available each month, consisting of three to five new television series (36-65 episodes), and one to three new movie titles.

“Teaming up with Comcast enables us to deliver the best anime series and movies to a tremendous, passionate audience,” said John Ledford, founder and returning CEO of Anime Network. “With more than 22 million video subscribers, this partnership with Comcast brings Anime Network to fans more than ever before.”