Crunchyroll is introducing a new 24/7 anime channel to accompany its on-demand streaming service.
As detailed in a recent press release, Crunchyroll has outlined plans for its upcoming anime network in the United States, which will feature a selection of popular shows to air on television. One of the goals of this channel is to provide a streamlined way for newcomers to experience the diverse world of Japanese animation, as the channel will feature themed programming blocks featuring shows from a variety of genres. Different Types. It will also be pre-programmed with English dubbed versions of some chapters. The network will launch on The Roku Channel, LG Channel, and VIZIO Watchfree+ starting October 11. Amazon Freevee will begin hosting the channel on October 17. New and premium content will remain available on the SVOD and AVOD by Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll is launching a new channel with a handpicked lineup of fan-favorite titles. These include Horimiya, Rank of Kings, Moriarty the Patriot, Psycho-Pass, Arifureta, Sugar Apple Fairytale, Code Geass and To Your Eternity. Veteran anime fans may be familiar with Code Geass, a sci-fi story about machines that began in 2006 with the release of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Several sequels and spin-offs followed, such as Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (2008), an OVA parody called Code Geass: Nunnally in Wonderland (2012), and the feature film Lelouch of the Re; Surrection (2019).
The sci-fi thriller Psycho-Pass is another older series that first aired in 2012. Among the new selections is the Horimiya series, premiering in 2021. The romantic comedy This romance chronicles the love story between Kyouko Hori and a seemingly introverted boy. young man named Izumi Miyamura. Another highlight of the series is Ranking of Kings, a coming-of-age fantasy film about a young deaf prince named Bojji, who wishes to prove himself worthy to lead his people. me. This anime premiered in October 2021.
In recent years, anime has established itself as a global phenomenon, with films such as Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and One Piece Film: Red performing exceptionally well at the international box office. Ongoing series such as Spy x Family and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have also attracted huge audiences outside of Japan. According to Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini, the goal of the upcoming network is to provide a direct portal to the world of anime. “The Crunchyroll channel is a gateway to the world of anime, where we will guide viewers to explore new worlds, new stories and new characters,” said Purini. “And thanks to our distribution partners at launch, millions of fans can easily access the medium that is taking the world by storm!”
Crunchyroll’s 24/7 anime channel will launch in the US starting October 11. Those interested in checking out Crunchyroll’s streaming lineup can find the main site here.
Source: Crunchyroll press release