Nintendo Anime Channel
Nintendo Anime Channel was a free app for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems available from the Nintendo eShop, that provided access to a selection of anime based on Nintendo properties as well as other licensed series. The service was first announced during the January 14, 2015 Nintendo Direct[1] and launched in Europe on February 13, 2015[2] and in Australia & New Zealand on February 14, 2015[3]. The app launched with a selection of episodes from Pokémon, Kirby and Inazuma Eleven, with the intention that the library of content would grow over time[1]. Episodes from season seven of the Pokémon anime were added from August 2015[4] and episodes from season eight were added in May 2017[5]. The service closed on October 31, 2018[6].
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| Provider | Nintendo | ||
| Launched | Europe: February 13, 2015 AU & NZ: February 14, 2015 | ||
| Shutdown | October 31, 2018 | ||
| Service provided | Nintendo anime video on demand | ||
| Accessible by | Nintendo 3DS | ||
| Website | Nintendo UK official website | ||
Available Pokémon anime
At the time of the service closure, the following Pokémon anime series were available on the service[6]:
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References
- Nintendo Direct – January 14th, 2015 - Nintendo UK (retrieved February 24, 2021)
- Nintendo Anime Channel Will Bring Free Streamed Shows to 3DS in Europe - Nintendo Life (retrieved February 24, 2021)
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D And Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Coming 14th February - Nintendo Australia (archived from the original January 25, 2015; retrieved February 24, 2021)
- Nintendo of Europe - Twitter (retrieved February 24, 2021)
- Pokémon Advanced Battle Now Available On Nintendo Anime Channel - Nintendo Insider (retrieved February 24, 2021)
- Nintendo Anime Channel - Nintendo UK (retrieved February 24, 2021)
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