VIZ Media's Neon Alley Begins a New Era for Digital Anime and Delivers the Best in Free Dynamic Programming
San Francisco, CA, March 31, 2014 – Viz Media, LLC (Viz Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, is officially relaunching NeonAlley.com April 1st as the new home and consolidated online destination for FREE streaming anime content in the U.S. The new NeonAlley.com will deliver the hottest in subbed and dubbed digital series, simulcast world premieres, exclusive on-demand access, and a massive legacy catalog of new as well as classic favorites (in HD when available).
The new Roku, Chromecast, and a variety of other mobile devices through the subscription-based Hulu Plus Video-On-Demand service. Additional details on Hulu Plus-enabled devices can be found at http://www.hulu.com/plus/devices. For a limited time, fans who visit NeonAlley.com can receive a free 2-week trial to Hulu Plus – please check out the site for details.
“Viz Media begins a new era for fans across the U.S. as we present the all new free Neon Alley online destination, focused on delivering the best in compelling digital anime content,” says Brian Ige, Viz Media Vice President of Animation. “ed by our media partner Hulu, Neon Alley offers a variety of rich programming combined with the ease and flexibility of on-demand access, with web and mobile device interoperability across all major platforms. We look forward to delighting new and veteran fans alike with even more exciting new programming announcements in coming months!”
Viz Media invites anime fans to the Neon Alley launch celebration with a special “Raven's Watch and Win” contest running from April 1st to April 6th. Sign up for a FREE NeonAlley.com hip (current are also eligible) and watch each day's “Raven's Pick of the Day” episode. Just leave a comment after the show ends and be automatically entered to win fun anime prizes that include Neon Alley gift bags, DVDs, assorted collectables and other s. The previous day's winners will be announced each day. For full details and rules, please visit: viz.com/na_sweepstakes.
Each month, fans can look forward to limited time, specially curated Neon Alley selections of full-length anime feature films, and April kicks off with an exciting double feature. INUYASHA, with subbed options available as well.
Other Neon Alley Weekly Programming Highlights Include:
Tuesdays
NARUTO (dubbed)
Starting April 8th, catch the original from the very beginning with a newly added episode every week
Wednesdays
BLEACH (dubbed)
The fan favorite Soul Reaper adventures continue with 2 new episodes weekly
RANMA ½ (subbed)
Catch 4 newly re-mastered premiere episodes of the classic anime comedy action series in stunning HD.
Thursdays
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Simulcast Premiere (subbed)
Don't miss the latest new adventures of the world's most popular ninja to fans on the same day as the Japanese premiere! New episodes premiere each week.
Fridays:
RANMA ½ (dubbed)
Dub fans can catch 2 HD episodes of the martial arts comedy each Friday
Saturdays:
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Exclusive Dub Premiere
Catch the world premiere of the newest ninja adventure presented with dubbed English dialogue!
Additional information on Neon Alley is available at: www.NeonAlley.com.
For more information on anime titles from Viz Media, please visit: www.VIZ.com.
About Viz Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Viz Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and INUYASHA, Viz Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. Viz Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, able and streaming video and a variety of consumer products.
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