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| name = Toonami | name = Toonami
| logo = Toonami Asia logo.png | logo = Toonami Asia logo.png
| logo_size = 250px | logo_size = 250px
| launch_date = {{start date |26 February 2015}} | launch_date = {{start date |26 February 2015}}
| closed_date = {{end date|15 May 2018}} | closed_date = {{end date|15 May 2018}}
| owner = ] | owner = ]
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| country = ] | country = ]
| language = ]<br>] (for a particular time) | language = ]<br>] (for a particular time)
| slogan = | slogan = Home of the Superheroes
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| headquarters = ], ] | headquarters = ], ]
| sister_channels = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>] | sister_channels = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]
| web = | web =
| replaced_by = Cartoon Network HD+ | replaced_by =
}} }}


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Toonami was launched as a block on ], India's oldest kids channel, on 8 September 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/aug/aug56.htm|title=Cartoon Network launches programming franchise Toonami on 8 September|date=28 August 2001|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-host-toonami-game-on-video-gaming|title=Cartoon Network to host 'Toonami: Game On, Video Gaming Championship'; re-freshed Toonami block starts 6 November|date=2 November 2006|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref><ref></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-kick-off-pokemon-master-quest-in-tamil|title=Cartoon Network to kick off 'Pokemon - Master Quest' in Tamil & Telugu|date=17 May 2007|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref><ref></ref> Toonami was launched as a block on ], India's oldest kids channel, on 8 September 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/aug/aug56.htm|title=Cartoon Network launches programming franchise Toonami on 8 September|date=28 August 2001|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-host-toonami-game-on-video-gaming|title=Cartoon Network to host 'Toonami: Game On, Video Gaming Championship'; re-freshed Toonami block starts 6 November|date=2 November 2006|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref><ref></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-kick-off-pokemon-master-quest-in-tamil|title=Cartoon Network to kick off 'Pokemon - Master Quest' in Tamil & Telugu|date=17 May 2007|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref><ref></ref>


] launched Toonami on 26 February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/story/43443_Turner-to-launch-Toonami-in-India|title=Turner to launch Toonami in India|date=25 February 2015|website=www.afaqs.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/latest-news/turner-launches-toonami-in-india-as-action-adventure-channel|title=Turner launches Toonami in India as action-adventure channel|date=2015-02-26|website=AnimationXpress|language=en-US}}</ref> ] launched Toonami on 26 February 2015. It was similar to the ] with some differences.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/story/43443_Turner-to-launch-Toonami-in-India|title=Turner to launch Toonami in India|date=25 February 2015|website=www.afaqs.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/latest-news/turner-launches-toonami-in-india-as-action-adventure-channel|title=Turner launches Toonami in India as action-adventure channel|date=2015-02-26|website=AnimationXpress|language=en-US}}</ref>


On 1 July 2017, Toonami India was re-purposed as a classic animation channel, all action-animation programming were removed except for a few shows. The channel aired shows from the ], ] and ] libraries. On 1 July 2017, Toonami India was re-purposed as a classic animation channel, all action-animation programming were removed except for a few shows. The channel aired shows from the ], ] and ] libraries.

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Television channel
Toonami
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaIndia
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
HeadquartersMumbai, India
Programming
Language(s)English
Hindi (for a particular time)
Picture format4:3 (576i, SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerTurner International India
Sister channelsHBO
CNN International
WB
Pogo
Cartoon Network
History
Launched26 February 2015 (26 February 2015)
Closed15 May 2018 (15 May 2018)

Toonami was an Indian television channel that started as a block on Cartoon Network. The channel was the Indian equivalent to the original American network and was owned by Turner International India.

History

Toonami was launched as a block on Cartoon Network, India's oldest kids channel, on 8 September 2001.

Turner International India launched Toonami on 26 February 2015. It was similar to the Southeast Asian feed with some differences.

On 1 July 2017, Toonami India was re-purposed as a classic animation channel, all action-animation programming were removed except for a few shows. The channel aired shows from the Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera and Warner Bros. Animation libraries.

Toonami India ceased broadcasting and ceased transmission at the end of 15 May 2018. This was after Asian version of the Toonami shutdown in March.

Programming

Movies

Programming blocks

Toofani Toonami

This evening block was started on August 15, 2016 and featured select shows in Hindi such as Generator Rex, Dragon Ball Z, Ben 10 Alien Force and Yokai Watch. The block got discontinued on July 1, 2017.

Superhero Universe

Starting from June 1, 2016, 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 and Beware the Batman.

Anime Siege

In April 2015, an action anime block, titled Anime Siege, was announced to be coming to the network. Featured shows include: Dragon Ball Z Kai, Beast Saga, BeyWarriors Beyraiderz, and Inazuma Eleven Go Galaxy. Dragon Ball Super joined Anime Siege on 21 January 2017.

References

  1. "Cartoon Network launches programming franchise Toonami on 8 September". Indian Television Dot Com. 28 August 2001.
  2. "Cartoon Network to host 'Toonami: Game On, Video Gaming Championship'; re-freshed Toonami block starts 6 November". Indian Television Dot Com. 2 November 2006.
  3. work=indiantelevision.com
  4. "Cartoon Network to kick off 'Pokemon - Master Quest' in Tamil & Telugu". Indian Television Dot Com. 17 May 2007.
  5. work=indiantelevision.com
  6. "Turner to launch Toonami in India". www.afaqs.com. 25 February 2015.
  7. "Turner launches Toonami in India as action-adventure channel". AnimationXpress. 26 February 2015.
  8. "Is it the end of the road for anime in India?". Indian Television Dot Com. 10 May 2018.
  9. ^ "Turner India expands kids portfolio with Toonami". Indian Television Dot Com. 26 February 2015.
  10. ^ "Chakra movies to air on Toonami". 28 September 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2017.

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