AXN Takes Top Spot as Philippines’ No. 1 English General Entertainment Channel

AXN, the flagship English general entertainment (GE) channel of Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia once again had audiences across the country riveted, coveting the No. 1 spot as the country’s top English GE channel for the last 12 months.

AXN ended 2017 claiming a 21 per cent prime time share among 20 English GE channels, cementing its position as the dominant leader in the English GE category.

AXN also retained the top spot in its category in the opening quarter of this year with an even bigger dominance within the English GE space.

“Viewers are spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment options, so we’re thrilled that AXN continues to be the preferred destination for Pinoys to get their content fix,” said Armi Malaluan, Director and Business Head, AXN Networks Philippines. “We know what our fans want, and it’s all about creating meaningful entertainment that they live, breathe and crave. We have a powerful line-up of series and events planned for the rest of the year, kicking off with America’s Got Talent later this month, so tune in for more thrills!”

AXN’s recent feats are attributed to its roster of groundbreaking original productions, such as Asia’s Got Talent and Adventure Your Way; top-rated drama series, and award-winning reality shows, making the channel the viewers’ clear favorite when it comes to entertainment.

To maintain its leadership throughout 2018, AXN will unleash a stellar programming line-up, including some of the most highly anticipated and popular new and returning drama series and reality shows.

The first two on the schedule are two of the world’s most iconic entertainment reality series: Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent. SPT Networks, Asia recently announced a multi-year licensing agreement with FremantleMedia International to acquire the two reality giants, and together with Asia’s Got Talent, they make a perfect trifecta for fans of talent competitions.

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Hundreds Take Part in Action-packed AXN RED Summer Challenge

AXN’s summer campaign concluded in a sunny and vibrant note as revelers of LAborUNION joined the AXN RED Summer 2018, which was held last Saturday, April 28, 2018 in San Juan, La Union.

Weekend warriors braved the blazing sun as they trooped to the North Shore for the whole-day action-packed event. Hundreds tested their mental and physical skills and participated in the AXN RED Summer Challenge obstacle course.


Starting the course is the Yamaha Maze, where the participants weaved their way through the maze to find their way out. The All-New Mitsubishi XPANDER’s Monkey Bars tested the challengers’ endurance as they swing from bar to bar to finish the challenge. Continuing the course is the Transitions Crawl challenge. Not minding the hot sand, the challengers crawled to get through the hoops on the sand while wearing crazy goggles. San Mig Light’s Balancing Act challenge tested the challengers’ wit as they tried to balance the scale with bottles containing sand on one end, and bottles containing water on the other. AXN ended the course with a splash of bucket of water. The top 3 male and top 3 female challengers with the least time were declared winners.

Emerging victorious for the male category are Dan Fontanilla (champion), Cedric Riveral (first runner-up), and Justine Rial (second runner-up). For the female category, the winners are Cris Danica Leyba (champion), Jess Nunag (first runner-up), and Dan Katrina Leyba (second runner-up). Each received cash and exciting prizes from AXN and its sponsors.


Course participants and non-participants alike also had fun at the different booths from sponsors and AXN’s sister channels. The Sony Channel Lounge provided free henna tattoos and hair braiding. The Animax booth treated everyone to free ice cream, and the GEM booth entertained everyone with games. Bands Nathan & Mercury and Dayaw provided the mood music in the afternoon.

AXN surely knows how to provide the fun and thrill in LAborUNION. Until the next one!

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AXN RED Summer 2018 is co-presented by The All-New Mitsubishi XPANDER, and San Mig Light. Co-sponsored by Yamaha, and Transitions. Official Hydration Partner is Summit. 

Marketing Partners are Belo SunExpert, Kettle Korn, Chowking, and Greenwich. Official Gym Partner is Gold’s Gym. Online Media Partners are INQUIRER.NET and INQPOP!

About AXN

AXN is Asia’s leading general entertainment channel featuring exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs and ground-breaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing and unexpected, all delivered close to U.S telecasts. From The Blacklist and Quantico, to MacGyver and The Amazing Race Asia, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action.

Launched first in Asia in 1997, AXN is a global channel brand with a presence in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In Asia, the channel is enjoyed in 126 million households across 19 territories and is available in both SD and HD.

AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates leading channels including Animax, Sony Channel, ONE and GEM.

Experience an Action-Packed Day with AXN RED Summer 2018

SURF. SEA. SAND. That’s what summer is made of. But throw AXN into the mix, and prepare for a thrilling summer! AXN turns up the heat with an all-day action-packed event as it kicks off its summer campaign in the surfing capital of the north in AXN RED Summer 2018 on Saturday, April 28, at 8am in San Juan, La Union.

AXN dares its participants to push themselves to the limit with both physical and mental activities in AXN RED Summer Challenge. It’s an obstacle course that requires speed, wit, and endurance that is sure to give the participants an adrenaline rush. It’s perfect for the avid AXN fans who can’t get enough of all the thrill and excitement that its shows have come to offer.

The top three male and top three female challengers will win cash and exciting prizes from AXN and our sponsors!

Play and enjoy the booths from AXN’s sister channels’ Sony Channel, Animax and GEM.

Listen to music from Dayaw, and Nathan & Mercury.

Get active and enjoy the summer, only with AXN.

AXN RED Summer 2018 is co-presented by The All-New Mitsubishi XPANDER, and San Mig Light; co-sponsored by Yamaha, and Crizal Transitions; Official Hydration Partner is Summit; Marketing Partners are Belo, Kettle Korn, Chowking, and Greenwich; Official Fitness Partner is Gold’s Gym; and Online Media Partners are INQUIRER.NET and INQPOP!

This October, Get the Latest Anime on Animax Express from Japan!

This October, anime fans will have the time of their lives with two same-day-as-Japan eXpress titles and an a-laugh-a-minute slice of life comedy!  

UQ HOLDER!

Tota Konoe leads a tranquil but mundane life in a village and dreams of making a name for himself in the city one day. To achieve his goal, he must defeat his guardian, the magician Yukihime, in combat, but despite challenging her daily, his attempts have thus far only ended in his defeat. On one such day, their usual fight is disrupted by the sudden appearance of a bounty hunter. Tota is heavily wounded by the bounty hunter but is saved when he is granted immortality by Yukihime, who reveals her true identity to be a vampire!

UQ HOLDER! premieres 3 October, every Tuesday at 10pm, same day as Japan, first and exclusively on Animax.

Kino’s Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series

Follow along the travels of Kino, a young adventurer who rides a talking motorcycle named Hermes. Together, they’ll explore various places and meet different people throughout their adventures, spending only three days at each location. Embark on a magical journey with them and experience stories and emotions that transcend mere words.

Kino’s Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series premieres 7 October, every Saturday at 8.30pm, same day as Japan, first and exclusively on Animax.

Magic of Stella

On her first day in high school, Tamaki Honda comes across a game-making club known as the SNS club. Alongside three other students – the programmer Shiina, writer Ayame, and composer Kayo – Tamaki embarks on an all-new adventure as an illustrator for the club’s next game!

Magic of Stella premieres 4 October, every Wednesday and Thursday at 8pm, with 2 episodes back to back, first and exclusively on Animax.

Animax is available on SKYCable Channel 46, Cignal Channel 73, Dream Satellite TV Channel 07, Destiny Digital Channel 46 and G Sat Channel 24.

About Animax Asia

Launched on 1 January 2004, Animax is Asia’s first channel brand specializing in Japanese animation – anime. Animax offers a wide variety of anime programs from across the most popular genres including action, romance, horror, supernatural, sci-fi, comedy and slice-of-life.

Animax is home to some of the biggest anime titles in the world that enjoy great following across the region. In addition, the channel created TV history in April 2009 by becoming the world’s first regional broadcaster to air an anime series at the same time as Japan and followed that with six other simulcast anime series. Currently reaching 58 million homes across 17 markets in Asia, Animax aims to offer anime programming for everyone.

Beyond television screens, Animax also actively engages its audiences at local events, including its signature Animax Carnival that has rolled out in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. See www.animax-asia.com for more.

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Experience All-Around Action and Adventure this May on Animax!

This May, anime fans are surely in for a visual treat as they are bound to experience a whole lot of action and adventure, blended with fantasy and mystery, when today’s hottest anime series are shown on Animax.

My Hero Academia (All New Episodes)

In a world where majority of the population has developed a superpower, the young and idealistic Izuku Midoriya seems to be isolated for having been born without one.

But as fate would have it, top hero All Might decides to impart his power with Izuku in a chance encounter, and this changes Izuku’s life forever. With his newfound superpower known as “Quirk,” Izuku begins to attend a high school for budding heroes and finally embarks on his lifelong dream to become a hero himself.

With the highly anticipated U.A Sports Festival approaching, the clashes between Izuku, Bakugo, Torodoki, and others continue to heighten. New faces will appear, including members of Class 1-B. All the hero students are fired up for the festival and Izuku is no exception!

My Hero Academia (All New Episdoes) airs same day as Japan on every Saturday at 10pm.  

Alice & Zoroku

Sana and a group of young girls are locked away in secret to be experimented upon for possessing a mysterious power known as “Alice’s Dream,” which gives them the special ability to make their imaginations come true.

However, Sana escapes to the outside world and crosses paths with Zoroku, a stubborn old man who intensely dislikes disruptions to his orderly life.  

Now with Sana around, Zoroku’s life will never be the same again!

Alice & Zoroku airs same day as Japan on every Sunday at 11pm.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable

The year is 1999. The peaceful town of Morioh is suddenly beset with unexplained disappearances and mysterious events.

An older Jotaro Kujo, better known as JoJo, travels to the coastal city and meets with high school freshman Josuke Higashikata, the illegitimate son of his grandfather.

Along with two of their friends, and all their “Stand” super powers in place, JoJo and Josuke join forces to save their hometown from an emerging threat that creeps from within…

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable premieres on 26 May, from Wednesday to Friday at 10pm, with 2 episodes back-to-back, first & exclusively on Animax.

Chain Chronicle -The Light of Haecceitas-

In the continent of Yggdra, humans, ogres, giants, forest sprites, and many other mythical creatures live in harmony. Under the Holy King, the remote continent has been at peace until the arrival of a mysterious group called the Black Army which conquered the land.

When all seemed lost, Yuri, a young swordsman, decides to fight back and become the Holy Capital’s likely hero. He forms the Volunteer Army to restore peace in Yggdra.

Yuri then leads the battles against the Black Army before the world, as they know it, is swept by darkness and destroyed.

Chain Chronicle -The Light of Haecceitas- premieres on 30 May, every Monday & Tuesday at 10pm, with 2 episodes back-to-back, first & exclusively on Animax.

Animax is available on SKYCable Channel 46, Cignal Channel 73, Dream Satellite TV Channel 07, and G Sat Channel 24.

About Animax Asia

Launched on 1 January 2004, Animax is Asia’s first channel brand specializing in Japanese animation – anime. Animax offers a wide variety of anime programs from across the most popular genres including action, romance, horror, supernatural, sci-fi, comedy and slice-of-life.

Animax is home to some of the biggest anime titles in the world that enjoy great following across the region. In addition, the channel created TV history in April 2009 by becoming the world’s first regional broadcaster to air an anime series at the same time as Japan and followed that with six other simulcast anime series. Currently reaching 58 million homes across 17 markets in Asia, Animax aims to offer anime programming for everyone.

Beyond television screens, Animax also actively engages its audiences at local events, including its signature Animax Carnival that has rolled out in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. See www.animax-asia.com for more.

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Discover the extraordinary with Animax this April!

This April, be dazzled by the fantastical with two same-day-as-Japan simulcast series premiering on Animax!  Both series will be available in localized subtitles for the enjoyment of anime fans across Asia.

Even the ordinary can become heroes in My Hero Academia (Season 2)!

The highly rated My Hero Academia series returns for a power-packed second season, premiering on Animax on the same day as Japan this April!  The young, idealistic Izuku Midoriya dreams of becoming a hero even though he was born without a “quirk”, which is a superpower that the majority of the population develops.  His life changes in a chance encounter with his idol and top hero All Might, who decides to share his power with Izuku.  With his newfound superpower, Izuku begins to attend a high school for budding heroes and finally embarks on his lifelong dream to become a hero himself.

My Hero Academia (Season 2) premieres on 1 April, every Saturday at 10pm on the same day as Japan.  

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Dreams really do come true in Alice & Zouroku!

Adventure awaits when grumpy old man meets nonsensical young girl!  Based on an award-winning manga series by Tetsuya Imai, Alice & Zouroku revolves around main character Sana, a member of a group of young girls who possess a mysterious power known as “Alice’s Dream”, which gives them the ability to turn their thoughts into reality.  These girls are locked away in secret so they can be experimented on.  However, Sana manages to escape one day and encounters a stubborn old man Zouroku, who intensely dislikes disruptions to his orderly life.  Will life ever return to normal for Zouroku with a girl like Sana around?

Alice & Zouroku premieres on 2 April, every Sunday at 11pm on the same day as Japan.

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Apart from the two highly anticipated simulcast series, viewers can also enjoy whimsical comedy series This Art Club Has a Problem! and action-packed mecha series Gyrozetter on Animax in April.  

The former series follows along the adventures of middle schooler Mizuki as she attempts to play her part as a member of the art club, with just one problem – she’s the only member who actually seems interested in art!  Surrounded by outrageous fellow club members and distracted by her crush on one of the other members, can Mizuki continue to pursue her passion for her craft?  

Based on a manga series, which was also adapted into a video game, the latter series Gyrozetter features an alternate version of 21st century Japan, in which cars have been equipped with artificial intelligence.  As a student training to operate these cars, fifth-grader Kakeru is one day assigned to the transforming robot known as Gyrozetter.  Together with other specially selected drivers, he must now use Gyrozetter to save the world from the evil organization Xenon.

This Art Club Has a Problem! premieres on 11 April, every Monday and Tuesday at 8pm, with two episodes back-to-back.  Gyrozetter premieres on 19 April, every Monday to Friday at 5.30pm.

Animax is available on Sky Cable Channel 46, Cignal Channel 73, Dream Satellite TV Channel 07, and GSat Channel 24.

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About Animax Asia

Launched on 1 January 2004, Animax is Asia’s first channel brand specializing in Japanese animation – anime. Animax offers a wide variety of anime programs from across the most popular genres including action, romance, horror, supernatural, sci-fi, comedy and slice-of-life.

Animax is home to some of the biggest anime titles in the world that enjoy great following across the region. In addition, the channel created TV history in April 2009 by becoming the world’s first regional broadcaster to air an anime series at the same time as Japan and followed that with six other simulcast anime series. Currently reaching 58 million homes across 17 markets in Asia, Animax aims to offer anime programming for everyone.

Beyond television screens, Animax also actively engages its audiences at local events, including its signature Animax Carnival that has rolled out in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. See www.animax-asia.com for more.

ANIMAX amps up girl power this April with the show premieres of ‘Snow White with the Red Hair’ and ‘Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragon’

More anime excitement is set to come this April as Animax brings to its multitude of viewers two new shows with female protagonists namely Snow White with the Red Hair and Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragon.

SNOW WHITE WITH THE RED HAIR
Premieres April 14 at 8pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 2 Episodes back-to-back [First & Exclusive]

The anime adaptation of this shojo manga centers on the skilled herbalist Shirayuki, who, after being ordered by the Prince of Tanburn to be his concubine, flees from her country. On her journey, she comes across Zen who, unbeknownst to her, holds an elite position in the neighboring kingdom Clarines. As the story progresses, she trains to become a pharmacist of Clarines and develops a warm relationship with Zen. This lighthearted fantasy revolves around Shirayuki’s quest on curing disease outbreaks and preserving her relationship with Zen despite the difference in their social status.

CROSS ANGE Rondo Of Angels And Dragon
Premieres April 19 at 10pm, Monday and Tuesday, 2 Episodes back-to-back [First & Exclusive]

Cross Ange Rondo of Angel and Dragon paints a society well far into the future that finds itself free from pollution and war. Thanks to an innovation called “Mana,” days of perfect peace seems to have been finally found. Unknown to the people who have accepted this, it is but an illusion. Those who have rejected “Mana” have continued to live in oppression and are called “Norma.”Angelise, the first princess of the Misurugi Empire is exposed as a Norma by her own brother, resulting in a backlash that drives her to a far place called Arzenal, where she becomes a soldier and finds herself in one challenge after another, with the ultimate goal of restoring real order in her world.

Animax is seen on SKYCable Channel 46, Cignal Digital TV Channel 34 and Dream Channel 07.


About Animax Asia

Launched on 1 January 2004, Animax is Asia’s first channel brand specializing in Japanese animation – anime. Animax offers a wide variety of anime programs from across the most popular genres including action, romance, horror, supernatural, sci-fi, comedy and slice-of-life.

Animax is home to some of the biggest anime titles in the world that enjoy great following across the region. In addition, the channel created TV history in April 2009 by becoming the world’s first regional broadcaster to air an anime series at the same time as Japan and followed that with six other simulcast anime series. Currently reaching 58 million homes across 17 markets in Asia, Animax aims to offer anime programming for everyone.

Beyond television screens, Animax also actively engages its audiences at local events, including its signature Animax Carnival that has rolled out in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. See www.animax-asia.com for more.

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Blockbuster anime series My Hero Academia & Twin Stars Exorcists to air in Asia on the same day as Japan!

Anime fans in Asia are in for a double dose of action and adventure as Asia’s top Japanese anime channel, Animax, is set to air two of this season’s biggest series – My Hero Academia and Twin Stars Exorcists, on the same day it premieres in Japan! 

First to premiere on Animax last April 3 is My Hero Academia, the first-ever television anime adaptation of the wildly popular Weekly Shonen Jump manga will deliver 13 episodes of superhero action and comedy.  Set in a world where a majority of the population possess superpowers, the anime will tell the tale of 15-year-old Izuku Midoriya, who was born without any powers, as he defies his birth rights and joins the hero-training high school in Japan.  Will he be able to match up with his elite peers and emerge as the ultimate hero?

My Hero Academia airs every Sunday at 8pm.
Also premiering on the same day as Japan is the action-packed Twin Star Exorcists.  Helmed by the acclaimed studio that produced major hits such as Naruto and Bleach, this supernatural anime adventure is highly-anticipated by both the fans and media.  Like the manga of the same name, the series will follow the journey of rival exorcists Rokuro and Benio, as they discover their true destinies and pair up to exorcise all the evil in the world.

Twin Star Exorcists is set to premiere on 6 April, airing every Wednesday at 10pm.
Animax is seen on SKYCable Channel 46, Cignal Digital TV Channel 34 and Dream Channel 07.

About Animax Asia
Launched on 1 January 2004, Animax is Asia’s leading channel brand specializing in Japanese animation – anime. Animax offers a wide variety of anime programs from across the most popular genres including action, romance, horror, supernatural, sci-fi, comedy and slice-of-life.
Animax is home to some of the biggest anime titles in the world that enjoy great following across the region. In addition, the channel created TV history in April 2009 by becoming the world’s first regional broadcaster to air an anime series at the same time as Japan and followed that with six other simulcast anime series. Currently reaching 58 million homes across 17 markets in Asia, Animax aims to offer anime programming for everyone.
Beyond television screens, Animax also actively engages its audiences at local events, including its signature Animax Carnival that has rolled out in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. See www.animax-asia.com for more.

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Fafner Exodus Project on Animax!

EXODUS

 

Peace has finally returned to the island of Tatsumiyajima where the battles occurred.   However, how long will this peace last? Amidst the uncertainly, there is the existence of two special girls, one who can understand the Festum and the other  who is protected by the Festum. When the two girls cross paths, a new world is about to unfold....

 

Exodus premieres on December 8, 10:00pm Mondays-Tuesdays.  2 episodes back to back.  First and exclusive on Animax.

 

Animax is seen on SKYCable Channel 46, Cignal Digital TV Channel 34 and Dream Channel 7.