Vh1, Viacom18’s international music and English entertainment channel has announced the launch of ‘Vh1 AniNation’ for anime enthusiasts.
Catering to the burgeoning fandom across the nation, Vh1 AniNation will serve as a platform that fuses visually stunning animation, engaging community discussions, and a curated musical experience, to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of Japanese anime.
Anshul Ailawadi, Business Head, Youth, Music, and English Entertainment cluster, Viacom18, said, “Vh1 has always been a trendsetter when it comes to showcasing emerging pop-culture trends. With Vh1 AniNation, we’re betting on the immense potential of Anime with its compelling storylines, genres, music, and characters - thereby giving our viewers another solid reason to tune into Vh1.”
Vh1 AniNation will offer fans an immersive experience including AniBites, AniPinion, and Ani-Music. AniBites will provide viewers with snackable, high-energy entertainment with anime cartoons featuring a diverse cast of characters, varied themes and genres, and unique animation styles. To make anime more accessible and foster a sense of community amongst passionate anime fans in India, AniPinion will feature influencers and celebrities discussing opinions and perspectives while reviewing new anime. Ani-Music on the other hand will feature a playlist that will shine a spotlight on the genre's iconic composers, musicians, and soundtracks, keeping in mind the powerful connect anime music has with its fans.
The IP will be further amplified with a 360-degree marketing plan, that will cater to fans and fortify consumer engagement with innovation.