Madman Entertainment, headquartered in East Melbourne, began in 1996 as a mail order business focusing on imported anime. Founded by Tim Anderson and Paul Wiegard, the company expanded into television distribution and home entertainment formats. Over the years, the firm managed various labels covering children's entertainment, sports, and live-action titles. Notably, the company held a distribution deal for Viz Media manga titles in Australia and the United States from 2008 until 2016. Throughout its history, the organization navigated several ownership changes, including an acquisition by Funtastic Limited and a later purchase by its original founders. In 2019, the company sold its anime division to Aniplex. Beyond physical media, the business also launched streaming platforms like the documentary-focused DocPlay. Which classic anime series do you remember watching on DVD or television during the early years of Australian distribution? Source: en.wikipedia.org, "Madman Entertainment…
