This September, 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 anime. Based on a webcomic series, which became a viral hit, the anime adaptation will premiere on Sept. 12 and air 10 p.m. every Monday
Set in a world where monsters and humans both exist, the action-comedy 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 anime adaptation, with the latter being fronted by renowned animation studio Madhouse (Hunter x Hunter, The Irregular at Magic High School, Parasyte -the maxim-). The anime series has been well received in other territories for its fluid animation, particularly when it comes to its fighting sequences.
Aside from One Punch Man, viewers can also look forward to a full-day 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 September include action-romance series Snow White with the Red Hair (Season 2), premiering on Sept. 27, every Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m.; and the supernatural thriller Laughing Under the Clouds, which will begin on Sept. 29, 10 p.m. every Thursday and Friday.
For more information on upcoming series, visit www.animax-asia.com.
Animax is seen on SKYCable Channel 46, Cignal Digital TV Channel 34, GSat Channel 24, and Dream Channel 07.