Vision Cult

Vision Cult is an American television channel replacing Surge Anime US. It is owned by Firebasket Television Services and Vision International. It launched on September 1, 2018 with Batman Beyond.

Pre launch
On May 21, 2018, it was reported by Entertainment Weekly and The Verge that Firebasket Television Services is set to close SurgeAnime US due to low ratings and no original series, as most SurgeAnime Japan series were airing on Vision. Replacing it will be a channel that will serve to the 16-34 adult demographic, whereas SurgeAnime focused on the 7-21 demographic.

On July 11, 2018, advertisements were showing on SurgeAnime US, showing a late August/early September rebrand.

Launch
The channel launched on September 1, 2018 with Batman Beyond

Programming blocks

 * 80s Anime Night
 * Tuesday nights from 10p-2a

Special programming
In 2019, Vision Cult and Vision Popcorn partnered to do a 2.5 week Christmas simulcast event. It will air from December 2, 2019 to December 18, 2019, following up to the Merry Vismas event.

International channels
Canada, United Kingdom, Nordic, and Germany is set to have a Vision Cult channel or block (Nordic and Canada will have a overnight block).