Trending Now - Crunchyroll Launches Channel on Apple TV for Anime Lovers

WHO:

Crunchyroll, Apple, 9to5Mac

WHAT:

Crunchyroll is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app, allowing users to subscribe and stream anime titles directly through the app.

Crunchyroll's subscription starts at $9.99 per month after a 1-week free trial.

Crunchyroll has made a deal with a major TV and film streaming giant, although specific details of the deal were not disclosed in the articles.

Crunchyroll is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app.

Crunchyroll subscription starts at $10 per month.

Crunchyroll raised all of its monthly subscription prices by $2 in 2026.

The addition of Crunchyroll is noted as the first significant new channel added to the Apple TV app in some time.

Crunchyroll experienced an AI subtitle issue where German subtitles for "Necronomico" and "the Cosmic Horror Show" included a line that began with "ChatGPT said…".

WHERE:

Crunchyroll is available in the Apple TV app in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Available on the Apple TV app.

WHEN:

The price increase occurred in 2026.

The AI subtitle issue was noted in 2025.

WHY:

The addition of Crunchyroll to the Apple TV app provides a new way for users to access the world’s largest dedicated anime library without needing a separate login.

The addition of Crunchyroll to the Apple TV app provides a new way for users to subscribe and stream anime without needing a separate login.

HOW:

Users can subscribe to Crunchyroll directly through the Apple TV app, which handles the subscription using their Apple account.

Users can subscribe and stream Crunchyroll titles through their Apple account, which handles the subscription.

(UPDATED March 28, 2026 03:49 UTC)

Crunchyroll is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app, allowing users to subscribe and stream anime titles directly through the app. The subscription starts at $9.99 per month after a one-week free trial and is accessible in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. This addition provides a new way for users to access the world’s largest dedicated anime library without needing a separate login, as subscriptions are managed through their Apple accounts.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 23:07 UTC)

Crunchyroll has announced a significant deal with a major TV and film streaming giant, although the specific details of the agreement have not been disclosed. This partnership is expected to enhance Crunchyroll's offerings and reach within the streaming market. Fans of anime and related content are eagerly anticipating what this collaboration will bring.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 19:21 UTC)

Crunchyroll is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app, marking the first significant new addition to the platform in some time. Users can subscribe to Crunchyroll for $10 per month, although the service raised its monthly subscription prices by $2 earlier this year. Additionally, there was an AI subtitle issue noted in 2025, where German subtitles for "Necronomico" and "the Cosmic Horror Show" included a line that began with "ChatGPT said…".