Prime Video, a beloved entertainment hub in India, has announced the launch of its first dedicated anime channel, Anime Times, on Prime Video Channels.
This premiere streaming service, originally available in Japan, now makes its debut in India, offering a vast collection of anime movies, TV shows, and beloved classics exclusively on Prime Video Channels. Prime members can access Anime Times through an annual subscription priced at INR 899, the company said in a press statement.
The channel offers a rich lineup of popular titles such as ‘SPY×FAMILY,’ ‘HUNTER x HUNTER,’ ‘Fairy Tale Movie Houou No Miko,’ ‘Tokyo Revengers,’ ‘Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead,’ ‘Mob Psycho 100,’ ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,’ ‘Goblin Slayer,’ ‘Zombieland Saga,’ and more.
Vivek Srivastava, Head of Prime Video Channels, India, highlighted their commitment to providing diverse and engaging content for customers, acknowledging the significant rise in anime fandom in India. The addition of Anime Times to Prime Video Channels aims to cater to this growing audience, establishing the platform as the comprehensive entertainment destination for anime enthusiasts across the country.
Hideo Katsumata, CEO of Anime Times Company, expressed excitement about introducing Anime Times to the Indian audience. Recognizing the global appeal of Japanese anime culture, the collaboration with Prime Video seeks to offer a vast array of anime content, serving fans and enthusiasts nationwide.
Prime members subscribing to Anime Times at INR 899 annually gain access to a variety of benefits, including seamless login and billing, consolidated access to premium subscriptions, personalized recommendations, IMDb’s X-Ray feature, a unified watch list, and offline viewing capabilities. This expansion marks Prime Video Channels’ inclusion of 23 OTT services, further enhancing the entertainment choices for Prime members.
With Anime Times’ arrival, Prime Video continues to diversify its offerings, ensuring an all-encompassing entertainment experience for anime aficionados while further solidifying its position as a premier streaming platform in India.
Prime Video Channels has established itself as a comprehensive gateway to additional content subscriptions, enhancing the entertainment landscape for Prime members with a wide array of choices, including Anime Times, FanCode, BBC Player, Lionsgate Play, and more.