AMC Networks' Sentai Filmworks and Mainichi Broadcasting System Seal Major Deal for Anime Content on HIDIVE Streaming Service

Multi-Year Agreement Provides Exclusive Worldwide Rights for Slate of New Animated TV Series

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To celebrate today's news, Sentai and MBS revealed for the first time ever that Anime NYC last November. The remaining titles will be announced in the future.

“This is a truly historic agreement for HIDIVE and is the culmination of our partnership with MBS,” said John Ledford, President of Sentai Filmworks and HIDIVE. “This output deal cements Sentai's position as one of the world's most established and leading suppliers of popular and high-quality anime content. But not only that, The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior and the other series will significantly elevate HIDIVE's reputation with fans as not only the new go-to anime streaming platform but also as the pipeline to some of Japan's most highly anticipated titles.”

“MBS has been continuously producing and broadcasting animated TV series for over half a century,” said Shinji Nakano, Director of Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. “In recent years, anime has become a solid representative of Japanese culture and has gained fans all over the world. We are pleased to partner with Sentai Filmworks, HIDIVE, and AMC Networks, a group that plays a huge part in this effort to further expand anime culture. We are accelerating our commitment to bringing anime to people around the world, without ever stopping our journey.”

Recognized as a pioneer of the Japanese TV industry, MBS has been co-producing and broadcasting anime for over half a century. As such, MBS has been the TV home to numerous global hit franchises like Jujutsu Kaisen. In addition to co-producing these three and many other series, MBS was a co-producer of Akira, one of the most influential anime films of all time.

ABOUT AMC NETWORKS
AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically acclaimed content. Its brands include targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and the newest addition to its targeted streaming portfolio, the anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, in addition to AMC, Agatha Christie library. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

ABOUT SENTAI FILMWORKS
Sentai Filmworks, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC Networks, is a leading supplier of globally popular Japanese anime and live-action entertainment to North America, Latin America and other international markets outside Asia. Since 2008, Sentai Filmworks has produced, acquired, localized and distributed the best in Japanese content, which now encomes an ever-expanding library of licensed movies and TV series offering thousands and thousands of hours of entertainment. From streaming and theatrical releases to home entertainment and licensed merchandise, Sentai Filmworks brings the universe of unique characters and captivating stories from Japanese pop-culture to fans around the world.

ABOUT HIDIVE
HIDIVE, the newest addition to AMC Network's portfolio of targeted streaming services, offers the best in anime and live-action entertainment to both die-hard otaku and burgeoning fans of Japanese pop-culture. In addition to its extensive library of movies and episodic series, each season HIDIVE brings a new selection of the latest titles from Japan in both simulcast and exclusive DUBCAST™ editions – all of which can be viewed on a wide array of platforms including web browsers, smartphones, TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. For more information on HIDIVE or to for a free 7-day trial, visit HIDIVE.com.