Anime fans in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have a new way to access HIDIVE’s extensive library. The ad-free streaming service, known for its vast selection of anime series and films, is now available as an add-on subscription through Amazon Prime Video Channels.
Here’s the Lowdown: HIDIVE, owned by AMC Networks, offers a wide array of anime, from current hits like Oshi no Ko and The Eminence in Shadow to classic titles. The service is priced at 4.99 GBP in the UK, $8.99 CAD in Canada, and $8.99 AUD/NZD in Australia and New Zealand, respectively. HIDIVE is also expanding its reach within the USA.
What This Means Now: This expansion makes HIDIVE more readily available to a broader international audience, and provides easy access to fans in these countries. Subscribers can enjoy English subs and dubs, along with first-run simulcasts of new anime series, often airing close to their Japanese broadcast dates.
The Bigger Picture: This move represents a continuing trend of streaming services expanding their reach through partnerships. By joining Prime Video Channels, HIDIVE gains access to a large existing subscriber base. This is also part of a continuing strategy to provide a greater reach for the service, with HIDIVE’s app coming to several CTV partners including Samsung, LG and VIZIO.
