The world’s largest anime library has landed on Apple TV app. That’s 25,000 hours of content, seasonal simulcasts, and the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist’s new exclusive — all in one place.
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If you’ve been watching anime on a separate app, switching between streaming services, or just waiting for a reason to finally try Crunchyroll — today is that day. Starting now, users in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia can subscribe to Crunchyroll directly inside the Apple TV app, unlocking instant access to the largest dedicated anime library outside Japan.
No new app to download. No separate login screen. Just Apple’s familiar video player, Family Sharing support, offline downloads — and 50,000 episodes waiting.
“25,000 hours. To put that in perspective — if you started watching right now and never stopped, you’d finish sometime in 2029.”
The partnership makes Crunchyroll the first major new channel added to Apple TV’s Channels feature in years — a feature that launched back in 2019 but had been quietly stalling. Anime, it turns out, may be exactly what it needed.
What’s streaming right now — Winter & Spring 2026
Jujutsu Kaisen S3
The Culling Game Arc
Most watched
Frieren
Beyond Journey’s End S2
Fantasy / SimulcastNew season
Fire Force
Season 3
Action / SimulcastNew season
Hell’s Paradise
Season 2
Dark FantasyNew season
Oshi no Ko
Season 3
Drama / Idol industryFan favourite
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar
Supernatural thriller
New series
Crunchyroll’s simulcast model means you’re watching the same episode, on the same night it airs in Japan — one of only a few global platforms that can offer this. For seasonal anime fans, that’s not a nice-to-have. It’s the whole point.
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The exclusive you don’t want to miss
Crunchyroll exclusive
Daemons of the Shadow Realm — from the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist
Hiromu Arakawa’s first new anime since FMA: Brotherhood — a supernatural fantasy about twins wielding powerful shadow creatures. Only on Crunchyroll.
Exclusive series
Solo Leveling — the South Korean webnovel that took the world by storm
Jinwoo Sung, the weakest hunter alive, gains a mysterious power system and must rise to become the strongest. A global phenomenon adapted by A-1 Pictures.
Which plan should you get?
Fan
$9.99/mo
Ad-free access · 1 stream
Best value
(Mega Fan) $13.99/mo
Offline · 4 streams · Game vault · Store discounts
Ultimate Fan
$17.99/mo
6 streams · Manga app · Yearly swag bag
A 1-week free trial is included when subscribing through the Apple TV app. The Mega Fan tier is the sweet spot for most households — four simultaneous streams covers a family, and offline viewing means long flights just got a lot better.
Don’t want to pay at all? Crunchyroll’s free ad-supported channel is available 24/7 on Roku, Amazon Freevee, and LG Channels — no subscription needed, no account required.
Available now on Apple TV app
US · Canada · UK · Australia · 1-week free trial
Here’s why this specific angle and structure wins on engagement:
Why this beats every other angle
The “50,000 episodes on Apple TV” story hits five engagement triggers simultaneously — scale (the number is jaw-dropping), accessibility (no new app, Family Sharing), FOMO (simulcasts airing the same night as Japan), exclusivity (the FMA creator’s new work), and a decision prompt (which plan). Stories that answer “what do I do right now” always outperform pure news announcements.
The pull quote is the social share
“If you started watching right now and never stopped, you’d finish in 2029” is a ready-made tweet, Instagram caption, and comment hook. Readers share things that make them feel clever for noticing the math. Plant it in the middle where skim-readers land.
Structure engineered for different reader types
The stat strip at the top captures skimmers in 3 seconds. The show grid serves fans who already know what they want. The plan comparison converts casual readers into subscribers. The free FAST channel mention captures the “I’ll never pay for this” crowd — and keeps them reading.
The FMA exclusive is the sleeper hit
Hiromu Arakawa hasn’t had a new anime since Brotherhood ended. That name alone will drive shares from a completely separate fandom that may never have considered Crunchyroll before. Leading with “from the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist” in any social caption will pull clicks from people who don’t even watch anime seasonally.
FAQ
What exactly just happened — what does “Crunchyroll on Apple TV” mean?
Crunchyroll has joined Apple TV’s Channels feature — meaning you can now subscribe to and watch Crunchyroll entirely inside the Apple TV app. No separate Crunchyroll app needed, no extra login. Everything plays through Apple’s native video player with full support for offline downloads, Family Sharing, and Siri search.
Which countries is this available in?
The Apple TV integration is currently live in four regions — United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. There’s no confirmed timeline for other countries yet, though Crunchyroll continues to expand globally.
Do I need to download a separate Crunchyroll app?
No — that’s the biggest benefit of subscribing via Apple TV Channels. Everything streams directly inside the Apple TV app on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV device, Mac, smart TV, or gaming console. You use your Apple ID to subscribe, and all content lives in one place.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — subscribing through the Apple TV app includes a 1-week free trial before any charge. After the trial, billing continues at whichever tier you selected.
How much does Crunchyroll cost on Apple TV?
There are three tiers as of March 2026: Fan at $9.99/month (ad-free, 1 stream), Mega Fan at $13.99/month (offline viewing, 4 streams, Game Vault, store discounts), and Ultimate Fan at $17.99/month (6 streams, Manga app, yearly swag bag). Pricing is identical whether you subscribe via Apple TV or directly through Crunchyroll.
Which Crunchyroll plan is the best value?
For most users, Mega Fan ($13.99/month) is the sweet spot. The jump from Fan adds offline downloads — essential for commutes or travel — plus 4 simultaneous streams which covers a household. Only upgrade to Ultimate Fan if you actively want the Manga app or the annual swag bag.
Can I watch Crunchyroll for free without subscribing?
Yes — Crunchyroll runs a free 24/7 ad-supported (FAST) anime channel in the US, available with no account needed on Roku Channel, Amazon Freevee, and LG Channels. It’s a curated rotation rather than on-demand, but it’s completely free.
How much content is actually available — is it really 50,000 episodes?
Yes — Crunchyroll’s full library includes over 50,000 episodes across 1,000+ titles, totalling roughly 25,000 hours of subbed and dubbed anime. To put that in perspective, watching it all without stopping would take nearly three years. It is the world’s largest dedicated anime library outside Japan.
Can I watch new anime episodes the same night they air in Japan?
Yes — Crunchyroll’s seasonal simulcasts deliver new episodes globally on the same day they broadcast in Japan. Current highlights include Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, Fire Force Season 3, Hell’s Paradise Season 2, and Oshi no Ko Season 3.
What exclusive series does Crunchyroll have?
Two major exclusives stand out. Solo Leveling (A-1 Pictures) adapts the global hit webnovel about the world’s weakest hunter gaining a mysterious power system. And Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Studio BONES) is the brand-new series from Hiromu Arakawa — the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist — a supernatural fantasy about twins who command powerful shadow creatures. Both are only available on Crunchyroll.
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