Crunchyroll is one of the biggest anime streaming platforms in the US, and it just launched a new service that most probably didn’t expect. That’s because Crunchyroll launched its new 24/7 anime channel in the US.
This new channel launches today in selected services that are available in the US, with more planned platforms in the coming weeks.
Along with the new channel announcement, Crunchyroll announced the lineup of shows that will be telecast during its initial launch period.
Crunchyroll Launches Brand-New Anime Channel in the US
Crunchyroll has long been known as a go-to place for many anime fans for new seasonal anime shows. After all, Crunchyroll streams lots of new shows as soon as they air in Japan.
For instance, fans in the US can watch anime such as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End along with Spy x Family on the platform.
Now, Crunchyroll is expanding with a new 24/7 channel that telecasts the following shows:
- Horimiya
- Ranking of Kings
- Moriarty the Patriot
- PSYCHO–PASS
- Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest
- Sugar Apple Fairytale
- To Your Eternity
- Code Geass
This is an interesting development, especially considering that streaming and video-on-demand have taken over the US. Cable channels, at this point, are mostly retained for sports and other live programs.
Crunchyroll’s new channel is not exactly a cable channel, but it’s kind of like one as it features programming blocks that viewers have to tune in for.
It may be surprising at first, but it does make sense if you think of it as a gateway for non-anime viewers to try and watch anime. After all, anime fans are already likely subscribed to the service.
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How to Watch Crunchyroll’s 24/7 Anime Channel in the US
Currently, Crunchyroll announced that its channel will be available on Amazon Freevee, LG Channels, The Roku Channel, and VIZIO WatchFree+.
Availability will begin today on three of the four services, with Amazon Freevee getting the channel on the 17th. Here’s a handy list of the channel's release dates in the US:
- LG Channels - October 11
- The Roku Channel - October 11
- VIZIO WatchFree+ - October 11
- Amazon Freevee - October 17
The channel is confirmed to be released on other services, but there’s no word yet on other availability details.
Fans can also expect promotional, genre, and theme programming blocks to be telecast, though details about these will be shared at a later date.
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