Summary
- Hulu removed several Toei anime, including Dragon Ball, Digimon, and select One Piece seasons.
- Some Toei series remain on Hulu, but availability is subject to licensing deals.
- Negotiations with Toei could bring back removed titles, but it depends on mutual agreement on terms.
Supporters of Digimon, Dragon Ball, and One Piece, particularly those who favor Hulu over other streaming options, began February on a melancholic note, as several series and seasons from these franchises were removed from the platform.
Recently, Hulu began indicating an expiration date for the “Dragon Ball” series (along with others), leading subscribers to inquire about it on Hulu’s official support account on social media. The account appeared to confirm that they would be taken off the platform, but some remained optimistic, believing it could have been a misinterpretation or error within the company.
Turns out it was true. Yesterday (February 1) many Toei anime left the catalog:
- Dragon Ball
- Dragon Ball GT
- Dragon Ball Super
- Digimon Adventure
- Digimon Adventure 02
- Digimon Tamers
- Digimon Frontier
- One Piece (select seasons)
What’s Still On Hulu?
Although losing the Dragon Ball titles, including the popular Dragon Ball Daima and Dragon Ball Daima (2024), Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009), Digimon Adventure (2020), Toriko (2011), and Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020) is a significant setback, the service still offers these beloved series for fans to enjoy.
For enthusiasts of the One Piece series, while some episodes can still be found on Hulu, unfortunately, you can no longer begin the anime from its very start. The remaining seasons available are Season 2, Season 4, Season 8, Season 10, Season 11, and a dubbed version of the special crossover episode titled “History’s Strongest Collaboration: Glutton of the Sea,” which brings together characters from Toriko and Dragon Ball.
Can Any of Those Series Return to Hulu?
Since Hulu doesn’t own any of these shows or movies, their accessibility relies on licensing agreements. It appears that whatever went off the service on February 1st was likely part of the same agreement, whereas the rest of the titles are covered under separate deals, each with its unique expiration dates.
In simpler terms, this suggests that Hulu might have another chance to collaborate with Toei for bringing back these specific titles in their library. However, this relies not just on Hulu’s decision to reinstate the shows but also on a mutually beneficial agreement between them. If Hulu perceives that Toei is demanding too much, they could decide to abandon the talks. Essentially, both parties must come to an accord for a deal to be struck.
Most of the series that left Hulu can be watched on other services, like Crunchyroll and Netflix.
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