2. Introduction Panelist background Brief overview of the panel Short history of anime distribution in the US

3. $7.99 per month No commercials Subbed and dubbed anime Solid collection of old and new titles Netflix exclusive: Knights of SidoniaKnights of Sidonia Free Commercials/Ad Supported Subbed and dubbed anime Legitimate YouTube channels Funimation (limited selection of full episodes) Nozomi Entertainment (Sub/Dub)

4. $7.99 per month for Hulu Plus Commercials/Ad Supported (Hulu Plus has less ads) Subbed and dubbed anime Hulu Plus adds additional titles and earlier release dates Plus also allows streaming on Roku, PS3, Xbox 360, etc… Large selection of anime Instant video collection available with Prime subscription Subscription cost is $99 and includes benefits outside of free videos Mix of dubs and subs, depends on the title App is available on PS3, Xbox 360, Roku, iPhone and many more devices Additional anime titles available for purchase on Amazon Instant Video

5. A former subsidiary company for A.D. Vision (ADV Films) Established as a cable TV programming package The website has 100’s of anime, including anime airing in in Japan this season Includes dubbed and subbed anime Subscription plan is $6.95/month Also offer quarterly and yearly plans at a discounted rate Free anime is available for non- subscribers Ad supported and run through Hulu Low definition version and subbed version only

6. Niconico is a Japanese website Allows users to upload videos and post comments in vides April 2011 English language version is released October 2011 - Partnership with Funimation to stream anime in US October 2012 – Niconico closes the US site

7. Created in 2012 by Viz Media Originally a subscription service on PS3 Switched to free streaming service on April 1, 2014 Episodes streamed through Hulu Includes dubbed and subbed anime

8. Founded in 2013 Created in 2013 by Asatsu-DK and six major anime studios Free, ad support App is available for iOS items HD is available, up to 1080p on some shows Multiple subtitle language choices

9. Created in 2012 by Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation Began offering anime in spring 2013 Crowd funded anime website Japanese language with English subtitles Features mostly older titles

10. Funimation is celebrating its 20 th birthday Subscription plans are available $7.95/monthly $54.95/year US streaming rights to 12 simulcasts Barakamon (OP) Terror in Resonance (Trailer) App available for Roku, iPhone, Android, Xbox 360 and more The site has 100’s of shows and 1000’s of episodes Largest library of subbed and dubbed episodes Non subscribers can access some episodes

11. Established in 2006 Included illegally hosted fansubs, which were removed 2008 secured a $4 million investment from capital venture firm Began acquiring distribution rights Currently hosts more than 400 anime, almost exclusively subbed versions Summer season lineup has 50 simulcasts Aldnoah Zero Trailer

12. Extensive lineup of Asian live action shows and manga available with all access passmanga available Free version available, with ads Premium membership is $6.95/month and all access pass is $11.95/month Quarterly and yearly plans also available App is available on Roku, PS3/4/Vita, Xbox 360, Apple/IOS, Android and more