Picture format 4:3 (576i, SDTV) | Country India | |
Launched 26 February 2015; 2 years ago (26 February 2015) Owned by Turner International India Pvt. Ltd. (Time Warner, Inc.) Slogan Home of the Superheroes Language EnglishHindi (6 PM-9 PM) Similar High Noon Toons, AKA Cartoon Network, Tickle‑U, Acme Hour, Wulin Warriors | ||
Toonami is a 24-hour channel in India and a former block on India's first kids channel, Cartoon Network. Turner International India, which are both subsidiaries of Time Warner, the owner of India's leading kids' entertainment channels, Cartoon Network and Pogo, launched Toonami on 26 February 2015. The channel is dedicated to bringing high-octane animated action to kids, superhero fans and their families across the country.
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Commenting on the launch Siddharth Jain, Managing Director of Turner International India, said, "It is a real proud moment for Turner to bring in a channel like Toonami to our young Indian audiences – we now offer a robust entertainment experience for all ages and interests. A highly successful international brand, it will meet the growing demand for premium quality action-adventure and superhero content."
Current programming
Toonami was launched as a block on Cartoon Network, India's oldest kids channel in 2001. It was a hugely successful block, and the first one to exclusively dedicate on action-adventure.
Its programming is as follows
Programming
Superhero Universe
Starting from June 1, Toonami introduced a new block called Superhero Universe, a weekday primetime block dedicated to all mighty superheroes. This three hour-long block features DC and Marvel shows such as Wolverine and the X-Men, Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes II, Teen Titans, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, Beware the Batman, and more on weekdays at 5:45pm to 8:45pm.
Anime Siege
In April 2015, the network introduced an action anime programming block named Anime Siege. The lineup included "Dragon Ball Z Kai," "Beast Saga," "BeyWarriors Beyraiderz," and "Inazuma Eleven Go Galaxy." "Dragon Ball Super" was added to the Anime Siege roster on January 21, 2017.
Dragon Ball Z Marathon
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