FunimationNow Anime Streaming Service Announced At CES 2016

At CES 2016, Funimation Entertainment announced a partnership with Sony DADC New Media Solutions to use the Ven.ue platform to launch a new ad-free streaming anime service FunimationNow.

FunimationNow subscribers will be able to watch ad-free, HD streaming of Funimation's library of over 400 simulcast and catalog titles, both subbed and dubbed, including Dragon Ball Z, Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, One Piece, Tokyo Ghoul, Space Dandy and more.

The service will launch in early February, with completely redesigned iOS, Android, and Kindle apps, as well as new Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV apps. The apps will have Airplay and Cast compatibility. Also launching in February is a new Windows 10 Universal app.

In May, the Funimation website will get a redesign, and as will Funimation's gaming console apps.

"Our partnership with Sony, the very best in this space, will help power the launch of FunimationNow, our next generation of innovation for anime fans," said Mike DuBoise, Chief Operating Officer of Funimation, in a press release. "We're now uniquely positioned to deliver new and compelling experiences that will be integrated across multiple screens, platforms, and channels, making it easier for fans to discover, share, and experience extraordinary anime."

"Ven.ue was designed to power the next generation of consumer experiences, unifying social engagement, commerce and video streaming into a single destination," said Andy Shenkler, Sony's Chief Solutions and Technology Officer. "We are delighted that Funimation shares our vision of compelling next-gen experiences, and we look forward to enriching fans' enjoyment of anime everywhere."

"FunimationNow will be powered to support tens of millions of concurrent streams globally," said Rahul Purini, Chief Technology Officer at Funimation. "And with support for Ultra 4k and 10 Mbps streams, Funimation is a true leader in anime entertainment."

FunimationNow is being demoed for the first time at 2016 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada.