Crunchyroll Unveils Groundbreaking 24/7 Anime Channel Experience!
Crunchyroll surprises fans by introducing a new 24/7 free anime channel, providing uninterrupted access to a wide range of popular anime titles
Crunchyroll announced on October 11, 2023, that they will be introducing a new anime channel that is not only free but also available 24/7. This collaboration between Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment's Game Show Network (GSN) will launch on Wednesday across various platforms and streaming services.
The upcoming Crunchyroll channel will include a range of exciting series from the start, featuring well-known titles like Code Geass, Horimiya, Ranking of Kings, and Psycho-Pass. In addition, the channel will offer scheduled blocks of promotional, genre-specific, and thematic programming, giving it a linear format as mentioned earlier.
Crunchyroll announces free offerings amidst swirling controversy over platform’s recent behind-the-scenes actions
Crunchyroll's recent announcement coincides with a challenging period for the company, characterized by an ongoing class-action lawsuit and the aftermath of the successful acquisition of Right Stuf anime. Although the timing of this announcement may not necessarily be an intentional distraction from the negative publicity, it is reasonable to speculate that there is a connection between the two incidents.The latest
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Crunchyroll is launching a free ad-supported channel in the United States today. It will be accessible on LG Channels, the Roku Channel, and Vizio WatchFree+. Furthermore, it will be available on Amazon's Freevee service from Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
The channel will primarily showcase English dubbed versions of older anime series. Along with the ones mentioned earlier, the lineup includes Horimiya, Ranking of Kings, Moriarty the Patriot, Psycho-Pass, Arifureta, Sugar Apple Fairy Tail, To Your Eternity, and Code Geass. It is currently uncertain if more series will be added to the platform in the future.
New and high-quality shows will continue to be available through Crunchyroll's subscription and ad-supported streaming services. Additionally, it is anticipated, but not confirmed, that beloved classic series like Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, and more, will also remain within these services.
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The news comes at a seemingly convenient time for the company, but it also faces challenges such as a class-action lawsuit and negative fan reception of its acquisition of Right Stuf. The lawsuit alleged that the company violated the United States' Video Privacy Protection Act by sharing subscribers' personally identifiable information with third-party companies like Facebook.
As for the Right Stuf acquisition, fans are criticizing the changes made to its pre-order and backlog system, which was popular among many fans. They are also unhappy with the new store's overall implementation and issues like credit card information being stored without customer consent.
Be sure to keep up with all anime, manga, film, and live-action news as 2023 progresses.
