AGN Anime Channel (ערוץ אנימה) was an Israeli channel operated by Assis Global Networks, in co-operation with SPI International, specialized an anime series and movies. The channel was packaged to HOT and Yes as HOT Anime and Yes Anime respectively.
In August 2004, Yes announced the introduction of several new channels, among them an anime channel.[1] AGN had previously operated the Israeli feed of the Russian-language music channel Music Box.[2] Broadcasts started on November 29, 2004. It was available as a free preview for a month; the channel was included in the movie package. Launch titles included Generator Gawl and Kino's Journey.[3] The number of titles was initially low, but grew over time. This also coincided with the rise of anime titles having theatrical releases, limited to movies from the Pokémon franchise and Hayao Miyazaki's productions.[4]
