BS TBS (BS-TBS)
Category: BS (放送衛星)
City: Tokyo
About / 概要
English:
BS TBS is the satellite channel operated by TBS Television, offering a mix of drama series, variety specials, documentaries and news programs. It complements TBS’s terrestrial schedule with exclusive premieres, international co-productions and extended coverage of flagship shows. Funded by viewer subscriptions and advertising, BS TBS delivers high-definition content via satellite (callsign: JORX-BS DTV).
日本語:
BS-TBSは、TBSテレビが運営する衛星放送チャンネルで、連続ドラマ、バラエティ特番、ドキュメンタリー、ニュース番組などを放送します。地上波番組を補完する形で、衛星専用の初回放送や国際共同制作番組を提供。視聴料と広告収入で運営され、HD画質で全国に配信されます。(コールサイン:JORX-BS DTV)
History / 歴史
- Launch as BS-i (1996): Began satellite broadcasts on April 1, 1996 under the name BS-i, focusing on drama and cultural programming.
- Rebranding to BS-TBS (2000): Renamed BS-TBS in April 2000 when TBS consolidated its satellite services.
- Digital Transition (2000s–2011): Started digital BS transmissions in the early 2000s and completed analog switch-off on July 24, 2011.
- HD & Interactive (2010s–Present): Introduced full-HD in 2010, added interactive data broadcasting, mobile apps, and expanded on-demand services. Continues occasional 4K trial broadcasts and multi-platform distribution.
TV Schedule (Sample) / 番組表(例)
- 06:00–08:00 BS Morning News / BSモーニングニュース
- 10:00–11:00 International Documentary / 海外ドキュメンタリー
- 13:00–14:00 Drama Encore / ドラマ再放送
- 19:00–20:00 Prime-Time Drama Premiere / プライムドラマ初回放送
- 20:00–21:00 Variety Special / バラエティ特番
- 22:00–23:00 In-Depth Report / 深層リポート
More Info / その他情報
Official website / 公式サイト: bs-tbs.co.jp
Launched / 放送開始: April 1, 1996 (as BS-i; rebranded BS-TBS April 2000)
Callsign / コールサイン: JORX-BS DTV
Network / ネットワーク: Tokyo Broadcasting System