Nickelodeon Japan (Partially lost TV station, 1998-2009)

Nickelodeon Japan (ニコロデオン, Nikorodeon) was a Japanese television station operated by Viacom International. Nick Japan launched in November 15, 1998, and closed in September 30, 2009. However, since 2018, it has since returned to Japan albeit in the form of a subscription service on Hulu and soon Amazon Prime Instant Video. The network aired many Nickelodeon shows in Japanese.

List of programs broadcast by Nickelodeon Japan
Nickelodeon Japan broadcasted many American programs from the 1920s. 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s as part of it's all broadcast day. These programs were full broadcast in Japanese, and include



2000s Programming

 * The Fairly OddParents (Oops!フェアリーペアレンツ) 2006-2009 (original USA run 2001-2017)
 * Dora the Explorer (ドーラといっしょに大冒険) 2002-2009 (original USA run 2000-2015)
 * The Wonder Pets (ワンダー・ペッツ) 2006-2009 (original USA run 2006-2013)
 * The Naked Brothers Band (ネイキッド・ブラザーズ・バンド) 2008-2009 (original USA run 2007-2008)
 * Avatar: The Last Airbender (アバター 伝説の少年アン) 2007-2009 (original USA run 2005-2008)
 * Drake & Josh (ドレイク&ジョシュ) 2007-2009 (original USA run 2004-2008)
 * The Backyardigans (Sing×3♪ぼくら、バックヤーディガンズ!) 2006-2009 (original USA run 2005-2013)
 * My Life as a Teenage Robot (ジェニーはティーン☆ロボット) 2005-2009 (original USA run 2003-2008)
 * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (ミュータント・タートルズ) 2004-2009 (original USA run 2003-2009)
 * All Grown Up (ラグラッツ・ザ・ティーンズ) 2004-2009 (original USA run 2003-2008)
 * ChalkZone (チョーク・ゾーン) 2003-2009 (original USA run 2002-2008)
 * The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (ジミー・ニュートロン 僕は天才発明家!) 2005-2009 (original USA run 2002-2007)
 * Invader Zim (インベーダー・ジム) 2005-2009 (original USA run 2001-2006)
 * As Told by Ginger (ジンジャーの青春日記) 2002-2009 (original USA run 2000-2008)

1990s Programming

 * SpongeBob SquarePants (スポンジボブ) 2002-2009 (original USA run 1999-present)
 * Little Bill (リトル・ビル) 2001-2009 (original USA run 1999-2004)
 * 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd (ワンだー・エディ) ?-? (original USA run 1999-2000)
 * The Amanda Show (アマンダ・ショー) 2006-2009 (original USA run 1999-2002)
 * Cousin Skeeter (いとこのスキーター) 2000-2005 (original USA run 1999-2000
 * Rocket Power (ロケット・パワー) ?-2009 (original USA run 1999-2004)
 * The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo (シェルビーの事件ファイル) ?-? (original USA run 1997-1998)
 * CatDog(キャットドッグ) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1998-2005)
 * The Wild Thornberrys(ワイルド・ソーンベリーズ) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1998-2004)
 * Oh Yeah! Cartoons!(オーイェイ・カートゥーンズ!) 2001-2009 (original USA run 1998-2001)
 * The Angry Beavers(アングリー・ビーバーズ) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1997-2001)
 * The Journey of Allen Strange (アレン・ストレンジの不思議な旅) 1999-2001 (original USA run 1997-1999)
 * KaBlam! (カブラーム!) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1996-2000)
 * Kenan and Kel (キーナン&ケル) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1996-2000)
 * Blue's Clues (ブルーズ・クルーズ) 2004-2009 (original USA run 1996-2006)
 * Hey Arnold! (ヘイ・アーノルド!) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1996-2004)
 * All That (オール・ザット) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1994-2005)
 * The Adventures of Pete and Pete (ピートとピートの冒険) 1998-2008 (original USA run 1993-1996)
 * Aaahh! Real Monsters! (ぎゃあ!!!リアル・モンスターズ) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1994-1997)
 * Allegra's Window (アレグラのとびら) 1998-2006 (original USA run 1993-1997)
 * Global GUTS (グローバル・ガッツ) 1998-2006 (original USA run 1992-1996)
 * Rocko's Modern Life (ロッコーのモダンライフ) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1993-1996)
 * The Secret World of Alex Mack (おまかせアレックス) 2002-2005 (original USA run 1992-1995)
 * Are You Afraid of the Dark? (アー・ユー・アフレイド・オブ・ザ・ダーク?) 1999-2009 (original USA run 1993-1997)
 * Legends of the Hidden Temple (レジェンド～隠れ寺の伝説) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1993-1996)
 * Clarissa Explains it All (クラリッサ) 1998-2006 (original USA run 1991-1994)
 * Nickelodeon's Doug (ダグ) 2000-2006 (original USA run 1991-1996)
 * Rugrats (ラグラッツ) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1991-2004)
 * The Ren and Stimpy Show (レンとスティンピー) 1998-2008 (original USA run 1991-1996)
 * Eureeka's Castle (ユリーカのお城) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1988-1994)
 * Count Duckula (あひるのおばけダッキュラ) 1998-2008 (original USA run 1988-1993)
 * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (ニンジャタートルズ) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1987-1996)

Vintage programming

 * It's Punky Brewster (私たちは、パンキッシュビールです) 1998-2007 (original USA run 1985-1987)
 * Alvin and the Chipmunks (アルヴィンとザーチップマンク) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1983-1991)
 * Danger Mouse (デンジャマウス) 1998-2008 (original USA run 1981-1992)
 * Calimero (カリメロ) 1998-2008 (original USA run 1974-1993)
 * H.R. Pufnstuf (パフスタッフ) 1998-2007 (original USA run 1968-1969)
 * The Alvin Show (アルヴィンショー) 1998-2009 (original USA run 1959-1963)

List of acquired programs broadcast by Nickelodeon Japan

 * Muppets Tonight (マペット放送局)
 * Speaking of Animals (動物について話す)
 * Oswald Rabbit (オズワルドバニー)
 * The Harveytoon Show (ハーベイカートゥーン)
 * Shikato (しかと)
 * Growing Up Creepie (クリーピー)
 * Clyde Crashcup's Shorts (クライドクラッシュカップ)
 * Yvon of the Yukon (ぼんじゅール?!イボン)
 * Naturally, Sadie (セイディ my ダイアリー)
 * Quackula (クアクラ)
 * Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures (マイティ・マウスの新しい冒険)
 * Trollz (トロールス☆)
 * Heckle and Jeckle (ヘックルーとジェクル)
 * Toonsylvania (スピルバグのトゥーンシルバニア)
 * I Got A Rocket! (アイ・ガット・ア・ロケット!)
 * まんが日本昔ばなし (Manga Nihon Mukashi Banashi)
 * ぶぶチャチャ (Bubu Chacha)

Blocks
Nickelodeon Japan had three blocks, those were:
 * Nick Jr. (ニック・ジュニア) (Like it's American counterpart, this block aired shows geared towards preschoolers such as the iconic Dora the Explorer and Blue's Clues)
 * WOW! (Not much is known bout this block, although it's assumed that it aired various marathons of Nickelodeon shows, mainly Nicktoons, like Hey Arnold! and CatDog. The block had started around 2005 and ended in 2006)

Toys and Games
Back in the 90's, Nickelodeon's GAK and FLOAM products were sold in Japan under the respective names of "ガック" and "フローム". There were also some video games released in Japan based on Nickelodeon properties, such as the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" arcade game cabinet were released to play. but mostly SpongeBob SquarePants, Ninja Turtles and The Chipmunks through the ages. Even the Nicktoons Unite was released in Japan, under the title "スポンジボブと仲間たち" and "アルヴィンとチップマンク" (SpongeBob and Friends), but only "Battle for Volcano Island", "Alvin & The Chipmunks" and "Attack of the Toybots" as well the 60s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s TMNT & The Chipmunks stuffs were released and be played on any system.

Closing
In 2009, Nick Japan went off the air until early 2018. This was most likely because of a decline in viewership and/or low ratings. There's still footage and pictures of the Japanese version up on the Internet, however. The website is still up as well. A link for the website can be seen in the KaBlam! episode "KaFun!".

Up until 2018, a good chunk of Nickelodeon's shows were left without a channel to air on. The only exceptions were SpongeBob, which aired on NHK and Animax, The Fairly OddParents, which occasionally aired on Disney Channel Japan every year as well TUFF Puppy, and the 1960s. 80s and 90s Alvin and the Chipmunks cartoon aired on NHK, Boomerang and Cartoon Network Japan every year or so (it was also available to watch on Netflix and the Treehouse Direct Japanese YouTube account) Danger Mouse, Bubble Guppies and Jimmy Neutron, which used to air on Kids Station. As for newer Nick shows, a few of the sitcoms such as iCarly, Victorious, The Thundermans, Team Umizoomi and others aired on NHK, and some of their accquired cartoons like The Penguins of Madagascar and the 1980s, 90s, 2003, and 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon aired on Disney's Japanese networks. As for Nick Jr., The Backyardigans used to air on Disney Junior Japan (and was also on Netflix and YouTube like Fairly OddParents), and Dora used to air on TVTokyo.

Return in Subscription form
In late 2017, it was confirmed that Nickelodeon Japan would return in subscription form on Hulu during early 2018, after nine years of being off the air. The current shows on the newly launched Nickelodeon Japan include SpongeBob, Fairly OddParents, Dora, Diego, Kai-Lan, Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies, Penguins of Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, iCarly, Rabbids Invasion, The Alvin Show, The Chipmunks 80s & 90s, Blue's Clues, Rugrats, The Loud House, All Grown Up, T.U.F.F. Puppy, Avatar, Invader Zim, Wild Thornberrys, TMNT 1987-1996, TMNT 2003, TMNT 2012,  Supah Ninjas, ALVINNN!!!, Shimmer and Shine (in English with Japanese subtitles), Wallykazam (same as Shimmer and Shine), ALVINNN!!!, Little Charmers, and Blaze and the Monster Machines (same as the previous two).

Found Dubs
The following Japanese dubs of Nickelodeon programs have been found:
 * SpongeBob SquarePants: You can probably find a video of the Japanese dubbing somewhere on the Internet, it's not hard either.
 * The Fairly OddParents: Every episode that was dubbed is available on Treehouse Direct Japan's YouTube account (for people in the USA, use a VPN to view the episodes). />https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDkodzycIHvNHx-mty_UQZ8uqIuopJb7M
 * Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Japanese dubbing of the show's theme song (https://youtu.be/yG2lco9mKk0?t=1 )
 * The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: http://sp.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm5510520
 * Avatar: The Last Airbender: http://www.nickjapan.com/character/avatar/index.html
 * Rugrats: Two Japanese episodes can be watched on NicoNico. http://sp.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm33405188?ss_id=89e74a5a-9eb1-4ba5-9982-4c498c2f4f54&ss_pos=31 http://sp.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm33418374?ss_id=89e74a5a-9eb1-4ba5-9982-4c498c2f4f54&ss_pos=28
 * All Grown Up: Three episodes can be watched on NicoNico. http://sp.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm33313090?ss_id=636426fe-25da-4559-bcb7-46331f437247&ss_pos=2 http://sp.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm33416203?ss_id=89e74a5a-9eb1-4ba5-9982-4c498c2f4f54&ss_pos=30 http://sp.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm33417071?ss_id=89e74a5a-9eb1-4ba5-9982-4c498c2f4f54&ss_pos=29
 * My Life as a Teenage Robot: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1464268240305914&id=535662496499831&refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&_rdr
 * Invader Zim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYznfv55KHA&list=PLT32-tNC6BZ18piL3THqRYz6pITRcNI1z (Audio Only)
 * CatDog: The Japanese dubbing of the show's theme song (https://youtu.be/KoBDIVbp2e4) and a clip from the Japanese dub of the episode "Let the Games Begin" (https://youtu.be/KY6iPT8s0LA) are available to watch on YouTube.
 * Hey Arnold!: http://www.nicozon.net/watch/sm18079342
 * KaBlam!: https://www.youtube.com/user/Kutsushitanecosha/videos (includes some Action League videos)
 * The Ren & Stimpy Show: Four episodes are available to watch on NicoNico. http://www.nicozon.net/watch/sm12965456
 * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987): The Japanese dubbing of the show's theme song (https://youtu.be/kDAJeqR0ymA?t=1 )
 * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) The Japanese dub of the episode "The Shredder Strikes Back". part 1 (http://sp.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm5134933) part 2. (http://sp.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm5135047) and other videos are not hard either.
 * Dora the Explorer: http://www.nickjapan.com/character/dora/index.html
 * The Wonder Pets: http://www.nickjapan.com/character/wonderpets/index.html
 * Blue's Clues: Two episodes are available to see here https://drive.google.com/file/d/17qlxqaiRldV_Bxc4wjoR5tIEtaG7h6HI/view
 * Calimero: The Original japanese dubbed ending theme (https://youtu.be/t8oRYNDewcM )
 * Drake & Josh: http://www.nickjapan.com/character/drake_josh/index.html
 * The Naked Brothers Band: http://www.nickjapan.com/character/naked_brothers_band/index.html
 * The Amanda Show: http://www.nickjapan.com/character/amanda/index.html