Crunchyroll said it reached an agreement with Amazon to distribute Crunchyroll’s subscription anime service on Prime Video Channels in the U.S., Canada, Sweden and the U.K., beginning Tuesday.
Prime subscribers will be able to pick from two Crunchyroll memberships.
The Fan package, starting at $7.99 a month, allows viewers to watch the entire Crunchyroll library ad-free, with access to new episodes shortly after they are released in Japan.
The $9.99 a month Mega Fan package enables user to download titles, with additional benefits to be added in the near future.
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“Crunchyroll offers an anime adventure for every kind of fan. From sports to romantic comedy, horror and action to slice-of-life, even the anime-curious can get immersed in our library,” said Terry Li, executive VP of emerging business, Crunchyroll. “We look forward to welcoming new fans into the anime community through our launch on Prime Video Channels.”
Crunchyroll will be available via Amazon Prime Video Channels in more countries later this year.
“Prime Video already offers an unparalleled collection of premium entertainment, including third-party channels so customers can enjoy their favorite movies and series directly on Prime Video,” said Matt Cohen, head of content acquisition and partnerships, Prime Video Channels. “With the addition of Crunchyroll to Prime Video Channels, Prime members can now easily stream anime content on Prime Video.”
Crunchyroll is controlled by Sony Group.
