Friday June 29, 2012 at 11:00 am by Adam S.
As we mentioned in our Anime Expo blog post earlier this week, we have been working on some new FUNimation apps that we will be demo-ing at our booth this weekend. For all who may not be able to make it down to Anime Expo this weekend,make sure to check out each of the new apps. Here are some of the details.
FUNimation Tablet App
For iPad and Android tablets - Free & paid app versions
Coming in late July/early August
The tablet app is the most similar of the new apps to the Mobile app. So similar in fact that we have made it universal with the mobile app we have already released. This means if you have bought the paid mobile app you will get the paid tablet app for free and vice versa.
Click here to see the comparison chart between both versions of the mobile app which will be the same for the tablet app.
If you are an Elite Video Subscriber, just as you are able to unlock all your subscription content with either version of the mobile app, you will also get the same full access on the tablet app as well. Most shows will be in HD.
FUNimation Roku App
For Roku streaming devices - Free app
Coming in late July/early August
The Roku app will bring anime to your Roku streaming device. This is another way to watch FUNimation anime on your TV instantly. This free app will allow you to watch trailers, clips, and promotional videos (such as the first 2-4 episodes) of most of the shows from the FUNimation catalog.
You will also be able to unlock all your subscription content on the Roku app same as you can with the Mobile and tablet app. HD video included. See a theme yet? 
FUNimation Samsung App
For Samsung TV's and Blu-ray players - Free app
Coming in late July/early August
The Samsung app will be a free app similar to the Roku app giving you access to clips, trailers, and promotional episodes. This app will also allow you to unlock all subscription content for Elite Video Subscribers in HD. The Samsung app will be available on all newer model Samsung web-enabled TVs and Blu-ray players.
We at FUNimation are very excited to bring these new apps to you in the near future. Not only will these apps expand the ways you can enjoy watching anime but it also makes our Elite Video Subscription service that much better for everyone who is a member.
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For all of you heading to Anime Expo this weekend be sure to come by and check out our FUNimation Elite Video Subscription lounge. We will have cosplayers care of ACParadise showing off these new apps and the subscription service. We will have some free swag for stopping by and you can get your badge scanned for a chance to win a free one-year membership to the FUNimation Elite Video Subscription service. We'll see you at the FUNimation booth!
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Well Crunchyroll beat Funi to the tablet app (it's always been universal, and free at that, membership gets you membership only videos and the app is free besides that), and Crunchy is also releasing an app on PS3 this summer alongside Samsung TV, with Vita later this fall. And they already have a Roku app. By the way Funi, if you do make a console app, I'd suggest going with the PS3 First if at all, as Xbox requires an XBL membership for YOUTUBE (which is free) and Xbox has a dozen two video providers already anyways, whereas PS3 has <10, and does NOT require any subscription for PSN, and I feel like Crunchy made the right decision in going with PS3 first, as should you guys should you decide to make a console app. And iPad retina display support for the tablet app please, I'd be majorly disappointed if it's not there >_>
I do hope they decide to expand the FUNimation app to game consoles, like Xbox 360 or the PS3, because not everybody has a Roku player or a smart TV. If they decide to do that then I'll cancel my Netflix and Hulu subscriptions and use only the premium FUNimation app.
I'd really like to see an app for the PS3 or 360. Something that will let me watch the animes on my TV without having to pay $90 for a Roku.
Do you guys know how long I been waiting for this to finally come, wow I cant wait for the App for Roku aorund Agust
This is good and everything but i'm still waiting on funimation to make an app for my Logitech Revue with Google TV i'm really getting tired of that i have to go on my computer to watch it i would really love an app for it....i mean Logitech Revue with Google TV uses Google play as it app store and i can get funimation on my phone (which uses google play too) but when i try to search it on my Logitech Revue with Google TV it's still not there i would really love if they can make an app for my Logitech Revue with Google TV And i'm too and Elite Subscriber so i want wat i pay for and i rlly want it on my Logitech Revue with Google TV
Second thought, I already have a PS3, I think PS3 and Xbox360 support would make a lot more money then samsung, etc...
I will buy a Roku if it's easier to navigate then the website.
@shaungratton ~ I imagine if it didn't work on ANY Android device, Funimation would not have accepted the app from the programmers who wrote it. It works FINE on the Nook Color ~ except when it comes time to play the video. Then it plays the ad, and then when it is time to play the anime, it gives an error message instead.
Its SO encouraging that they moved on to establish more apps before fixing the app they already put into the marketplace.
That's awesome news! I've been crossing my fingers for a Roku app, to go with the Netflix app.
Thanks Funi! You continue to provide great stuff!
PS3 and PSVita App please! =D
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