for Neon Alley before showcasing its various titles.Neon Alley was a digital streaming service run by VIZ Media. Launched in 2012, it was initially a 24/7 linear streaming channel available for the PlayStation 3, and eventually the Xbox 360 and PCs, for a monthly subscription fee.
Neon Alley specialized in English dub premieres (such as Fate/Zero, InuYasha: The Final Act and Tiger & Bunny), as well as English-dubbed anime in general, and both animated and live-action movies. It also signed an agreement with the CHIKARA pro wrestling promotion to produce a weekly program on Saturdaysnote . Chikara's emphasis on fantastic comic book-like storylines and a defined seasonal format made the arrangement not as far of a stretch as one might think.
In 2014, Neon Alley became exclusive to Hulu in the United States (and later became part of Hulu's no-commercials subscription plan). The linear channel was closed down and Neon Alley transitioned to become a Hulu-supported streaming site, with the addition of subtitled anime, simulcasts, and other content previously streamed at VizAnime.com. Since Hulu was not available in Canada, and Viz Media has not published any kind of plan for re-launching north, rumors have circulated that this was a retreat and the service would remain exclusive to the U.S. This resulted in several Canadian fans permanently blacklisting Viz Media for what they saw as disrespect towards their country. note
As of April 4, 2016, with the relaunch of Viz.com, Viz Media retired the "Neon Alley" branding altogethernote , though they continue to stream titles on Hulu and their own website.
Neon Alley has streamed the following...
- Accel World
- Bleach
- Blood Lad
- Blue Exorcist
- Buso Renkin
- Death Note
- Fate/Zero
- Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet
- Highschool of the Dead
- Inuyasha
- InuYasha: The Final Act
- K
- Kekkaishi
- Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne
- Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
- Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
- Nana
- Naruto
- Naruto Shippuden
- Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
- Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital
- One Piece
- One-Punch Man
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica
- Revolutionary Girl Utena
- Sailor Moon
- Sailor Moon Crystal
- Terraformars Revenge
- Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
- Tiger & Bunny
- Vampire Knight
- Vampire Knight Guilty
- Zetman
Movies
- Appleseed
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc
- Berserk The Golden Age Arc I: The Egg of the King
- Berserk The Golden Age Arc II: The Battle for Doldrey
- Berserk The Golden Age Arc III: Advent
- Bleach: Memories of Nobody
- Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion
- Gintama: The Movie
- InuYasha: Affections Touching Across Time
- InuYasha: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass
- InuYasha: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
- InuYasha: Fire on the Mystic Island
- Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
- Naruto: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
- Naruto: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
- Naruto Shippuden: The Movie
- Naruto Shippuden: Bonds
- Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning
- Eagles Claw
- Fists And Guts
- Initial D
