FUNimation Entertainment, Nico Nico tie up

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North America’s anime leader, FUNimation Entertainment and the world’s premier video networking website, niconico.com, are forming a partnership that will begin with the simulcast of several of the newest anime series debuting in Japan this fall.

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All simulcast episodes will be available at www.niconico.com/anime.

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The companies are forming a joint effort where both companies will be contributing to the acquisition of new anime titles from Japan.

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“Our goal is to simulcast top-notch anime. It’s an ambitious plan but one in which we are investing heavily,” said Gen Fukunaga, president and CEO of FUNimation Entertainment.

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Part of that investment includes supporting niconico.com’s growth in the U.S. market and building toward the site becoming the leading online streaming source for subtitled anime in North America.

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James Spahn, CEO of Nico Nico Inc, stated, “By combining the strengths of our two companies, we have created an all-inclusive anime site for both the anime creators and consumers to enjoy new anime content with a great social experience.”

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“Nico Nico is the ideal partner for us given its strong relationships with content creators in Japan, not to mention its technical know-how and incredible ability to offer that content far and wide,” said Fukunaga.

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“This partnership complements the strengths of each company involved,” added Spahn. “We look forward to working with the dedicated FUNimation team.”

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