Spacetoon's Entry into Turkey
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Dubai anime streaming service provider Spacetoon made a full-scale entry into the Turkish market in May 2025. It launched broadcasting throughout Turkey under the name "Spacetoon Türkiye" through television channels and streaming services.
Distribution Platforms and Viewing Environment
Multi-channel deployment: Available on television channel "Spacetoon Türkiye," streaming platform "Spacetoon Go Türkiye," and multiple other distribution platforms.
MENA region track record: Spacetoon has offices in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, operating as a central presence in anime distribution services throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Content Structure and Position of Japanese Anime
Theme-based programming: Broadcasting content is organized by themes including "adventure," "science," "action," and "sports," targeting a wide age range from children to young adults. All content is provided with Turkish dubbing.
Major Japanese works: Broadcast titles include popular Japanese anime works such as "NARUTO," "Doraemon," "Beyblade X," and "Inazuma Eleven," with further popularity expansion expected through Turkish dubbing.
Licensing Business and IP Utilization Strategy
Product development: Spacetoon Türkiye established a licensing division and plans to develop products utilizing intellectual property (IP) from popular content.
Track record: Concrete IP utilization has already begun, including a Beyblade regional tournament held in Istanbul in August 2025.
Expectations for Japanese Anime Market Expansion in Turkey
Japanese anime works have gained attention in Turkey through manga sales and cinema screenings. Focus is gathering on further formation of Japanese anime fan communities through distribution by Spacetoon Türkiye and development of related products.