Animax packs a punch this September
This month, viewers in the Philippines will be able to enjoy blockbuster series One Punch Man on Animax, Asia’s first and leading channel brand specializing in animé. Based on a webcomic series, which became a viral hit, the animé adaptation will premiere tonight and every Monday night at 10.
Set in a world where monsters and humans both exist, the actioncomedy series follows protagonist Saitama, a superhero who is so powerful that his battles end with a single punch, leaving him frustrated to no end. Beloved by fans for its unique, unrefined art style, the webcomic series has garnered over 10 million views since its launch by its creator One in 2009 and continues to grow in popularity. Its incredible reception prompted a digital manga remake and an animé adaptation, with the latter being fronted by renowned animation studio Madhouse ( Hunter x Hunter, The Irregular at Magic High School, among others). The animé series has been well-received in other territories for its fluid anima - tion, particularly when it comes to its fighting sequences.
Aside from One Punch Man, viewers can also look forward to a fullday marathon of Mob Psycho 100, a second hit series by One, as well as a marathon for supernatural- action series D. Gray- man HALLOW. Animax will broadcast both marathons in October after the two series end their same- day- as- Japan run on the channel.
Other hit series debuting this month are the action- romance series Snow White with the Red Hair Season 2, which premieres Sept. 27 and airs Monday and Tuesday nights at 8; and the supernatural thriller Laughing Under the Clouds, which begins Sept. 29 and airs Thursday and Friday nights at 10. For details, visit www. animax- asia. com.
Animax is seen on SKYCable Ch. 46, Cignal Digital TV Ch. 34, GSat Ch. 24 and Dream Ch. 7.