Cartoon Network (Japanese TV channel)

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Cartoon Network
カートゥーン ネットワーク
Cartoon Network
Current logo, as of October 1, 2011.
CountryJapan
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
Programming
Language(s)Japanese
English
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerTurner Japan
(Warner Bros. Discovery)[1]
Sister channelsCartoon Network Asia
History
LaunchedSeptember 1, 1997; 26 years ago (1997-09-01)
ReplacedCartoon Network Asia (carriage in Japan)
Links
Websitewww.cartoonnetwork.jp
Availability

Cartoon Network (Japanese: カートゥーン ネットワーク, Hepburn: Kātūn Nettowāku) is a Japanese cable and satellite television channel operated by Turner Japan.

Programming[change | change source]

The channel is aimed at children. It mostly airs animated television series. As a Japanese version of the eponymous television channel in the United States, Cartoon Network broadcasts original series from its U.S. counterpart, as well as several Japanese animated series and films, and other non-Japanese programs.

Current Cartoonito programming[change | change source]

History[change | change source]

On October 1, 2011, Cartoon Network in Japan & English, along with other versions of Cartoon Network operated by Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, adopted its current branding. On April 1, 2017, the channel started using graphics from Cartoon Network USA's Dimensional brand package. On January 1, 2022, the channel started using graphics from Cartoon Network USA's Redraw Your World brand package.

References[change | change source]

  1. "CN Japan Company Info". Cartoon Network. Retrieved 2019-06-01.


Other websites[change | change source]