Crunchyroll Launches as a Channel on Apple TV App

Crunchyroll is now offered as a channel inside the Apple TV app. Viewers can subscribe and stream anime without using a separate Crunchyroll app.

Crunchyroll Launches as a Channel on Apple TV App gives users a unified viewing option. Apple account billing handles subscriptions and payment.

How the Apple TV channel works

The new channel lets customers sign up from the Apple TV interface. No separate Crunchyroll login is required.

Content appears alongside other channels in Apple’s video app. This simplifies access for people who prefer Apple’s ecosystem.

Industry context and sourcing

Filmogaz.com reports this is the first notable new channel added to the TV app in some time. The move may signal renewed attention to the platform.

Pricing and user reaction

Crunchyroll’s base subscription now starts at $10 per month. The price rose by $2 earlier this year.

That increase comes as some long-time users express frustration. The recent platform decisions may affect new sign-ups.

AI subtitle controversy

Last year the service faced criticism over AI-generated subtitles. German subtitles for Necronomico and The Cosmic Horror Show included a line beginning, “ChatGPT said…”

Company response

Crunchyroll blamed a third-party vendor for the subtitle error. The company said it would work to rectify the problem.

Fan reaction and timing

The episode followed comments from the company president praising AI subtitle potential. Fans reacted sharply to the apparent misstep.

Those tensions may complicate efforts to attract subscribers through the Apple TV channel. The service must rebuild some trust while expanding distribution.