Anime Icon ‘Naruto’ Set as FAST Channel on Amazon Freevee (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Naruto,” the long-running Japanese anime series “Naruto” will get its own free, ad-supported linear channel as part of Amazon Freevee.
The move follows a deal between local rights holder Viz Media and the platform and means that fans have choice between a dedicated linear channel and an on-demand viewing experience.
It also follows similar FAST channel launches for “Hunter x Hunter” and “Sailor Moon Classic.” Created as a 1999 manga (comic book) by renowned mangaka Kishimoto Masashi, the series sees Naruto as a young shinobi (or ninja) with an incorrigible knack for mischief.
He’s got a wild sense of humor, but is completely serious about his mission to be the world’s greatest ninja. The series which debuted on Tokyo Network ran from 2002-2007 and stretches to some 220 episodes.
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