CBT Network

Not to be confused with the real counterpart of Crunchyroll. They are not associated with Free to Air Networks.
==Crunchyroll Broadcasting Television==
CBT Television is a Ghibli terrestrial & free to air commercial tv network owned by Funimation Media. CBT provides Original TV Series and acquired programming from SBC. CBT serves day & primetime shows including CBT News. The network was established July 13, 1942 as ABT the former network.
==History==
=== Early Years (1931-1942) ===
CBT began in 1931 when Anime Broadcasting's founder, Nate Kondo, established a radio station at a small facility known as GABR 574 (now GCBR-AM) in Miyazaki, the capital of Ghibli. The station started broadcasting at 3,000 watts, covering the Miyazaki area with a full-service format that included talk, radio dramas, and music to attract listeners. In 1932, as the company grew, it relocated to Kohima Valley to establish a new headquarters, which included the radio station, now named Anime Media Plaza (currently Hime Media Plaza), situated along S Avenue (presently Blend S Avenue). The transmitters were constructed with a 300-foot Power Tower (now known as Hime Power Tower).
=== Inauguration of ABT ===
In 1941, Kondo proposed the concept of Anime Broadcasting Television (ABT), following its introduction in North Anime. The idea was to establish a television network that would offer a visual experience, addressing the limitations of audio-only formats like radio dramas. By April 1942, three months before its planned launch, the GCA sanctioned the creation of the ABT network. This included the first Miyazaki TV station, GABT-TV (now known as GCBT-TV) on Channel 5, and GNHB Channel 10 in New Nishinomiya, both founded by broadcasting pioneer Carl Marvin. In July 1942, ABT commenced broadcasting, with the network's inaugural transmission featuring the ABT logo and an announcer proclaiming, "This is ABT, the Anime Broadcasting Television."
=== Nationwide Expansion ===
In 1952, CBT expanded its coverage by affiliating stations around the East, West, and Northern Artic Coast, a process completed by 1962. These stations were selected to become flagship stations in their respective city markets, enhancing both radio and TV acquisitions. Additionally, CBT introduced a national feed to broadcast news, primetime shows, late-night programs, and talk shows, encompassing various genres. The transmission schedule was set from daybreak until sign-on and from evening until sign-off. In 1965, CBT pioneered its first color broadcast during an evening primetime show episode.
=== Rebranding from ABT to CBT ===
Since the 1970s, there have been significant changes. In February 1970, ABT rebranded to Crunchyroll Broadcasting Television (CBT) following a change in ownership, in accordance with an agreement with Anime Broadcasting to rebrand as Crunchyroll Communications, forming a new media conglomerate. Concurrently, the radio network transitioned from ABR to CBR. This rebranding was applied locally to all stations, for instance, ABT 5 became CBT 5 in Miyazaki, and ABT 10 became CBT 10. Due to this, the term 'Anime' was used for cartoons until its discontinuation in 2011.
In 2023, Funimation Media underwent a rebranding to become Hime Media, thus retiring its previous name.
==Miscellaneous==
Owned & Operated	Owned & Operated	Owned & Operated
CALLSIGNS 	CHANNEL NUMBER 	CITY, PREFECTURE
GCBT-TV 	5 	Miyazaki, 
Capital of Ghibli
GNHB-TV 	10 	New Nishinomiya, 
New Hyogo
GRFL-TV 	9 	San Fransokyo, Ronja Foundland 
GING-TV 	7 	Ouran, Ingary
Secondary Carriers
GNAA-TV 	12 	Nausicaä, Rosso
GTRT-TV 	2 	Totoburg, Totoro
GPVB-TV 	11 	Kaguya, New Nara
GNUA-TV 	16 	Tsuchi, New Nara
GYOS-TV 	13 	Yoonsung, Castina
NKT (New Kanagawa Television)
GMUS-TV	4.2	Musashi, New Kanagawa
Astro TV (GTEJ-TV)	3.1	Tezuka, Mayura
Program Shows & Schedule
Time 	Monday 	Tuesday 	Wednesday 	Thursday 	Friday 	Saturday 	Sunday
1:00 AM 	Announced Presentation 	Kyle Okazaki Live! 	Kyle Okazaki Live! 	Kyle Okazaki Live! 	Kyle Okazaki Live! 	Kyle Okazaki Live! 	(@midnight) with Yvonne Orji
1:30 AM 	Announced Presentation 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Infomercial (Paid Programming) 	Infomercial (Paid Programming)
2:00 AM 	Infomercial 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Infomercial (Paid Programming) 	Infomercial (Paid Programming)
2:30 AM 	Infomercial 	CBT Midnight News 	CBT Midnight News 	CBT Midnight News 	CBT Midnight News 	Infomercial (Paid Programming) 	Infomercial (Paid Programming)
3:00 AM 	Infomercial 	CBT Midnight News 	CBT Midnight News 	CBT Midnight News 	CBT Midnight News 	Infomercial (Paid Programming) 	Infomercial (Paid Programming)
3:30 AM 	Infomercial 	CBT Midnight News 	CBT Midnight News 	CBT Midnight News 	CBT Midnight News 	Infomercial (Paid Programming) 	Infomercial (Paid Programming)
4:00 AM 	Crunchy This Morning 	Crunchy This Morning 	Crunchy This Morning 	Crunchy This Morning 	Crunchy This Morning 	Infomercial (Paid Programming) 	Infomercial (Paid Programming)
4:30 AM 	Crunchy This Morning 	Crunchy This Morning 	Crunchy This Morning 	Crunchy This Morning 	Crunchy This Morning 	Infomercial (Paid Programming) 	Infomercial (Paid Programming)
5:00 AM 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning	Retro Anime (Acquired Shows from ATN) 	Religious Programming
5:30 AM 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning	Retro Anime (Acquired Shows from ATN) 	Religious Programming
6:00 AM 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning	Retro Anime (Acquired Shows from ATN) 	Religious Programming
6:30 AM 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning 	Local Programming News in Early Morning	Retro Anime (Acquired Shows from ATN) 	Religious Programming
7:00 AM 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Local Programming News in Morning 	Local Programming News in Morning
7:30 AM 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Local Programming News in Morning 	Local Programming News in Morning
8:00 AM 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Sunday Morning
8:30 AM 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Sunday Morning
9:00 AM 	Crunchy 3rd Hours 	Crunchy 3rd Hours 	Crunchy 3rd Hours 	Crunchy 3rd Hours 	Crunchy 3rd Hours 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Sunday Morning
9:30 AM 	Crunchy 3rd Hours 	Crunchy 3rd Hours 	Crunchy 3rd Hours 	Crunchy 3rd Hours 	Crunchy 3rd Hours 	Crunchy Morning's 	Crunchy Sunday Morning
10:00 AM	Live with Miggs and Elijah 	Live with Miggs and Elijah 	Live with Miggs and Elijah 	Live with Miggs and Elijah 	Live with Miggs and Elijah 	CBT More to know: A Daily Life of Hime Chan - E/IN 	Religious Programming
10:30 AM	Live with Miggs and Elijah 	Live with Miggs and Elijah 	Live with Miggs and Elijah 	Live with Miggs and Elijah 	Live with Miggs and Elijah 	CBT More to know: A Daily Life of Hime Chan - E/IN 	Religious Programming
11:00 AM	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	CBT More to know: The Manufacture Innovation - E/IN 	Religious Programming
11:30 AM	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	CBT More to know: The Manufacture Innovation - E/IN 	Religious Programming
12:00 PM	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	CBT More to know: Musical Hits - E/IN 	Religious Programming
12:30 PM	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	Aniwin Ghibli 	CBT More to know: Musical Hits - E/IN 	Religious Programming
1:00 PM 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)
1:30 PM 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)
2:00 PM 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)
2:30 PM 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Afternoon Dramas from K & J 	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)
3:00 PM 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)
3:30 PM 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	Wanted on Talk with Adam Kopoli 	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)
4:00 PM 	Judge Barry 	Judge Barry 	Judge Barry 	Judge Barry 	Judge Barry 	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)
4:30 PM 	Judge Barry 	Judge Barry 	Judge Barry 	Judge Barry 	Judge Barry 	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)
5:00 PM 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)
5:30 PM 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)	CBT Sports Programming                                                     CBT Blockbuster Movie (Seasonal Summer Only)
6:00 PM 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening 	Local Programming News in Early Evening	Local Programming News in Evening (Schedule for Change due to Sports Overtime) 	Local Programming News in Evening (Schedule for Change due to Sports Overtime)
6:30 PM 	CBT Daily News with Kyon Miyugi 	CBT Daily News with Kyon Miyugi 	CBT Daily News with Kyon Miyugi 	CBT Daily News with Kyon Miyugi 	CBT Daily News with Kyon Miyugi 	CBT Daily News Weekend (Schedule for Change due to Sports Overtime) 	CBT Daily News Weekend (Schedule for Change due to Sports Overtime)
7:00 PM 	Jeopardy 	Jeopardy 	Jeopardy 	Jeopardy 	Jeopardy 	Announced Presentation 	In Depth
7:30 PM 	Wheel Of Fortune 	Wheel Of Fortune 	Wheel Of Fortune 	Wheel Of Fortune 	Wheel Of Fortune 	Announced Presentation 	In Depth
8:00 PM 	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	CBT 10/10 	Announced Presentation 	Crunchyroll Anime Films
8:30 PM 	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	CBT 10/10 	Announced Presentation 	Crunchyroll Anime Films
9:00 PM 	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	True Story with Michelle Monroe 	Announced Presentation 	Crunchyroll Anime Films
9:30 PM 	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	True Story with Michelle Monroe 	Announced Presentation 	Crunchyroll Anime Films
10:00 PM	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Dhar Mann Life Lessons 	Announced Presentation 	Crunchyroll Anime Films
10:30 PM	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Primetime Programming (Exact date but no same next episode tomorrow until next week.)	Dhar Mann Life Lessons 	Announced Presentation 	Crunchyroll Anime Films
11:00 PM	Local Programming News in Nightcast 	Local Programming News in Nightcast 	Local Programming News in Nightcast 	Local Programming News in Nightcast 	Local Programming News in Nightcast 	Local Programming News in Nightcast 	Local Programming News in Nightcast
11:30 PM	Late Night Show with Vince Crisostomo 	Late Night Show with Vince Crisostomo 	Late Night Show with Vince Crisostomo 	Late Night Show with Vince Crisostomo 	Late Night Show with Vince Crisostomo 	(@midnight) with Yvonne Orji 	Announced Presentation
12:00 AM	Late Night Show with Vince Crisostomo 	Late Night Show with Vince Crisostomo 	Late Night Show with Vince Crisostomo 	Late Night Show with Vince Crisostomo 	Late Night Show with Vince Crisostomo 	(@midnight) with Yvonne Orji 	Announced Presentation
12:30 AM	Kyle Okazaki Live! 	Kyle Okazaki Live! 	Kyle Okazaki Live! 	Kyle Okazaki Live! 	Kyle Okazaki Live! 	(@midnight) with Yvonne Orji 	Announced Presentation
==Logo History==
File:(1943-1952).png|1943 - 1952
File:(1952-1961).png|1952 - 1961
File:B&W (1961-1965).png|1961 - 1965
File:(1965-1969).png|1965 - 1970
File:CBT Logo (1970 - 1981).png|1970 - 1981
File:CBT Logo (1981 -1989).png|1981 - 1990
File:CBT Logo (1990 - 1999).png|1990 - 2000
File:CBT Logo (2000-2006).png|2000 - 2006
File:CBT Logo (2007 - 2012).png|2006 - 2012
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