| Animax Portugal | |
| Launch Date: | 20 October 2007 (programming block) 12 April 2008 (channel) |
| Closed Date: | 9 May 2011 |
| Picture Format: | (576i, SDTV) |
| Network: | Animax |
| Owner: | Sony Corporation |
| Country: | Spain |
| Area: | Portugal |
| Replaced By: | AXN Black |
| Website: | Animax Portugal (archived) |
Animax Portugal was the Portuguese version of Animax. The channel launched in April 2008 and was closed in May 2011. Originally, the channel broadcast anime only, but started airing live-action shows in 2009.
Animax Portugal launched in Portugal as a programming block on AXN on 20 October 2007. The block ended in September 2008. The channel fully launched on 12 April 2008 in Portugal on Clix and Meo.[1] The channel later extended its reach to ZON in April 2009.[2]
Animax was closed on 9 May 2011 due to low ratings, when AXN Black launched in its place.[3]