Anime enthusiasts in the U.S. have a new reason to rejoice! Crunchyroll, the global hub for anime content, has rolled out a 24/7 linear channel, ensuring that fans can indulge in their favorite anime series around the clock.
A New Era for Anime Viewing
The launch of the new channel marks a significant milestone in promoting the rapidly growing anime medium. This initiative offers viewers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the captivating world of anime, which has been gaining immense popularity worldwide. The channel is set to debut on several platforms, including Amazon Freevee on October 17, LG Channels, The Roku Channel, and VIZIO WatchFree+ all on October 11.
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This new channel promises a diverse telecast schedule featuring fan-favorite anime series. At its inception, viewers can look forward to binge-watching hits like Horimiya, Ranking of Kings, Moriarty the Patriot, PSYCHO–PASS, Arifureta, Sugar Apple Fairytale, To Your Eternity, and Code Geass. While the channel will showcase a plethora of anime content, Crunchyroll’s SVOD and AVOD services will continue to be the go-to place for new and premium anime offerings.
Tailored for the Global Audience
Understanding the diverse preferences of its global audience, the Crunchyroll channel will initially feature series dubbed in English. Additionally, the network plans to introduce promotional, genre-specific, and thematic programming blocks, allowing viewers to explore the vast and varied anime content originating from Japan.
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Rahul Purini, President of renowned anime streamer, expressed his enthusiasm about the launch.
“The Crunchyroll channel is a gateway to the world of anime where we will guide viewers to discover new worlds, new stories, and new characters. Thanks to our distribution partners at launch, millions of fans have easy access to the medium that is taking the world by storm!”
-Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll-
Crunchyroll’s Collaborative Venture
This exciting venture is the result of a collaboration between Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Crunchyroll and GSN.
With a presence in over 200 countries and territories, Crunchyroll has been the bridge connecting anime and manga fans to the content they adore. Beyond offering free ad-supported and premium subscription content, Crunchyroll engages the anime community through events, theatrical releases, games, merchandise, collectibles, and manga publishing.
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Anime aficionados can access one of the most extensive collections of licensed anime content on Crunchyroll, available in multiple languages. The platform also offers simulcasts, allowing viewers to watch top series immediately after their broadcast in Japan.
Available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles, the app ensures that fans can enjoy their favorite anime anytime, anywhere.
Are you excited about the 24/7 Crunchyroll channel? Which anime series are you looking forward to watching? How do you think this will change the anime viewing experience in the U.S.? Dive into this new world world of anime and share your thoughts with us on social media!
Source: Crunchyroll
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