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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.
Country Japan
Broadcast area Nationwide
Headquarters Tokyo, Japan
Programming
Language(s) Japanese
English
Picture format 480i and 576i (/4:3 SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
Owner Turner Japan
Sister channels Cartoon Network Asia
History
Launched September 1, 1997; 27 years ago (1997-09-01)
Replaced Cartoon Network Asia (carriage in Japan)
Availability
Satellite
SKY PerfecTV! Channel 271
SKY PerfecTV! e2 Channel 331
I-Hits Channel 240
JC-Hits Channel 780

Cartoon Network (Japanese: カートゥーン ネットワーク, Hepburn: Kātūn Nettowāku) is a popular TV channel in Japan. It's available through cable and satellite services. This channel is made especially for kids and teens, mostly showing fun animated TV shows.

Cartoon Network Japan is like the Japanese version of the famous Cartoon Network in the United States. It shows many of the original series from the U.S. channel. You can also watch lots of cool Japanese animated series and movies here. Plus, it airs other animated shows from different countries.

On October 1, 2011, Cartoon Network Japan updated its look. It started using new designs and logos, just like other Cartoon Network channels around the world. Later, on April 1, 2017, the channel began using even newer graphics. These were part of the "Dimensional" brand package from Cartoon Network USA.

How to Watch Cartoon Network Japan

You can watch Cartoon Network Japan in different ways. It's available all over Japan.

Language Options

Many of the shows that are not from Japan can be watched in English. This is thanks to a special second audio option. So, you can choose to listen in Japanese or English!

High Definition Viewing

The channel is also available in High Definition. This means you get a super clear and sharp picture when you watch your favorite cartoons.

On-Demand Shows

On December 1, 2014, something called Cartoon Network On Demand started. This service lets you watch shows whenever you want, through J:COM. It's like having a library of your favorite cartoons ready to play!

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Cartoon Network (Japón) para niños

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