Crunchyroll to be added to Samsung Smart TVs globally, providing anime access to millions

Press Release

Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, has announced a new collaboration with Samsung Electronics that will enable Samsung Smart TV users across the globe to easily discover and enjoy anime directly on their screens.

The Crunchyroll application is now available to Samsung users in the U.S., with users in other markets to gain access by the end of the week. With this launch, Samsung Smart TV users can access Crunchyroll’s extensive library of anime content, including over 46,000 episodes and movies, 3,300 Japanese music videos and concert specials, and the latest trending shows available on Crunchyroll on-demand, all with the option of subtitles or dubs across more than 12 local languages including English, Spanish (Latin America and Spain/Castilian), Portuguese, French, German, Arabic, Italian, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.

"Anime is one of the fastest-growing entertainment mediums worldwide. We're thrilled to enhance access to Crunchyroll for Samsung's Smart TV users,” said Kaliel Roberts, chief product officer at Crunchyroll. “Samsung is providing a seamless experience for both dedicated anime fans and the anime-curious, allowing them to easily sign up and access their favorite anime directly on their TV screens.”

Crunchyroll boasts the world’s largest selection of anime titles, including “My Hero Academia,” “JUJUTSU KAISEN,” “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” “Chainsaw Man” and “Attack on Titan,” as well as beloved classics such as “Cowboy Bebop” and “One Piece,” among others.

Crunchyroll is available in more than 200 countries and territories, offering the deepest dedicated anime library and new simulcast series shortly after they premiere in Japan.

Available on all 2017-23 Samsung Smart TVs, users can easily find Crunchyroll in the Samsung Smart TV app store.

This new collaboration ensures that Samsung Smart TV users can enjoy a premium Crunchyroll streaming experience from the comfort of their own homes.

More About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200-plus countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and membership premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles and manga.

Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts – top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. 

The Crunchyroll app is available on nearly 15 platforms, including most gaming consoles.

Crunchyroll LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.