Crunchyroll Teams Up with Delta to Bring Anime to In-Flight Entertainment

Anime fans are in for a treat when flying with Delta Air Lines, thanks to a new partnership with Crunchyroll, as reported by TheWrap. Later this year, passengers will be able to watch over 2,000 anime titles, including more than 50,000 episodes and films, totaling 25,000 hours of content, on over 169,000 seatback screens.

Crunchyroll will handpick the shows and movies, offering everything from action-packed adventures to heartfelt romances.

Rahul Purini, Crunchyroll’s President, is excited about bringing anime to the skies. “There is nothing better on a long flight than immersing yourself in the rich storytelling and world-building of anime. Fans can go deep on one series or sample one episode of many series – from action to adventure, romance and more. And when they get hooked they can continue their experience on the Crunchyroll app,” he shared in a statement to TheWrap.

The partnership aims to let fans dive into their favorite series or discover new ones during their flights. Delta’s also making things fun for SkyMiles members. Those who use Delta Sync Wi-Fi on their own devices will get special perks, like a 24-hour trial to Crunchyroll’s full library, which they can use in the air or later, though some terms and restrictions might apply.

Julieta McCurry, Delta’s Vice President of In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity, said, “At Delta, we see every flight as an opportunity for discovery. Whether you’re diving into the anime genre for the first time or continuing a favorite series, bringing Crunchyroll to Delta gives our customers access to a world of storytelling while onboard and beyond. It’s part of Delta’s commitment to delivering industry-leading entertainment that reflects the passions and interests of our customers.”

Crunchyroll, a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment in the U.S. and Japan’s Aniplex (a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan), is run independently and backed by the Tokyo-based Sony Group. This deal with Delta is set to make long flights a lot more exciting for anime lovers.

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