AsianCrush to Simulcast King Records' New 12-Episode Anime Series 'Music Girls'
Following its Tokyo MX Airing on AsianCrush's Apps and Website;
After the Finale, AsianCrush Will Release the Series on Amazon
for Streaming and Download
YouTube Link: https://www.YouTube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=GwKl5uQE99g
New York, NY (July 3, 2018) - On July 6, leading OTT channel, AsianCrush, invites anime fans to front row seats for MUSIC GIRLS, a new series which will be simulcast each week immediately following broadcast on Japan's Tokyo MX Network. The 12-episode series, making its North American Premiere, follows underdog "idol group" Ongaku Shōujo, and will be available on AsianCrush's apps and website; AsianCrush can be found on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and additional platforms. Following the finale on September 22, the entire series will be available for free streaming on Amazon Prime, as well as via HD/SD download on Amazon. The announcement was made by Michael Hong, CEO of AsianCrush parent company, Digital Media Rights, a pioneer in digital distribution.
An original anime from King Records and Studio DEEN, MUSIC GIRLS (airing as Ongaku Shōujo in Japan), follows the trials and tribulations of a talented but underrated 11-member "C-Class" idol group struggling to make it big in the extremely competitive J-Pop industry. The addition of a 12th member, however-the irrepressible Hanako Yamadaki-might just turn their fortunes around in this anime series directed by Yukio Nishimoto (Animal Yokocho, Najica Blitz Tactics, The Galaxy Railways). Ongaku Shōujo will also be releasing actual music, including the first single "On Stage Life" and the ending theme song "Shining Peace" on Pine Records, Japan's first virtual character label.
"Our first simulcast with King Records, POP TEAM EPIC, was a tremendous, viral success, and we're excited to introduce the groundbreaking MUSIC GIRLS to U.S. anime audiences immediately following its airing in Japan," says Hong.
AsianCrush is available on the web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and additional platforms, and features thousands of streaming titles, with new titles programmed each week. The OTT channel is available to consumers on a freemium model, which they can choose to view for free or with a premium subscription. Registered users can watch videos for free with commercials while premium subscribers can access the entire selection of titles without commercials, in addition to early releases, director's cuts and exclusive content. Premium subscription pricing starts at $4.99 a month.
About Digital Media Rights
Based in New York, Digital Media Rights (DMR) is a privately-held digital media and advertising company founded in 2010 by industry veterans Michael Hong and David Chu. As a pioneer in digital distribution, they've helped to transform the industry while evolving to specialize in three distinct areas: Digital Distribution, the DMR Advertising Network and OTT Digital Networks.
DMR is one of the largest content aggregators and distributors in the world with a catalog containing over 7,500 premium titles from 250+ partners across leading television networks, studios, producers and sales agents. Their broad distribution footprint includes direct distribution deals with many leading platforms including Amazon Instant Video, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix, Cable VOD, iTunes, Google Play, FandangoNow, Hoopla, Kanopy, Vudu, and many others.
The DMR Advertising Network provides video and display ads via direct sales and programmatic channels across Connected TV, desktop, and mobile. Connecting brands and media buying agencies to relevant audiences across its premium publishers, DMR handles over 500 million ad requests per month globally across all screens, while optimizing ad revenue through its direct relationships with brands, advertising agencies, networks, DSPs, SSPs, and other demand partners.
DMR is also an OTT channel publisher and developer with a suite of five owned and operated over-the-top (OTT) channels that have become leading destinations for their respective genres: AsianCrush (pan-Asian), Midnight Pulp (horror/thriller), Yuyu (general entertainment), Cocoro (kids/family) and KMTV (K-Pop). DMR's OTT channels are available across multiple platforms and devices such as web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, and many leading Smart TVs.
Visit www.digitalmediarights.com for more information.
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