Crunchyroll has announced an exciting new partnership with Spotify, which aims to offer anime fans and music lovers a unique and immersive experience through a dedicated anime shelf on Spotify’s global anime hub. The collaboration comes at a time when anime music is experiencing a massive surge in popularity, with global streams on Spotify increasing by an impressive 395% since 2021.
As part of this partnership, Crunchyroll is offering a series of specially curated playlists designed to improve the anime experience for fans. These “Curated by Crunchyroll” playlists will be regularly updated with fresh content, giving listeners a diverse range of music that captures the essence of various anime themes and characters.
Featured playlists include:
Crunchyroll Anime EssentialsA collection of tracks from the latest anime season, perfect for fans who want to stay connected to the music of their favorite shows.
Broody Black Haired MCMusic that embodies the complex emotions of characters with tragic pasts and mysterious personalities.
The bubbly pink haired best friendUpbeat and happy tunes that reflect the optimism and strength of the anime’s most supporting characters.
OP White Haired Sensei: A selection of mysterious and calming tracks that match the vibe of anime’s most powerful gurus.
the journey beginsIt’s an epic soundtrack for those who see themselves as the main character in their own adventure.
In addition to these playlists, the Crunchyroll shelf will also include hit podcasts Crunchyroll Presents: Anime EffectWhich includes interviews with high profile guests such as David Dastmalchian, rapper Denzel Curry and J-pop sensation Lisa.
“Anime and Japanese music are a match made in pop culture heaven,” said Terry Lee, Executive Vice President of Emerging Business at Crunchyroll. “Through our partnership with Spotify, we’re excited to expand that connection and make fandom even more immersive for our fans.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with Crunchyroll to bring listeners a new collection of anime music. We hope Anime Hub will become an indispensable part of anime culture,” said Kyōta Onishi, Spotify’s Head of Music in Japan.
Curated by Crunchyroll The Shelf can now be viewed via Spotify’s global anime hub, which offers fans over 250 hours of Japanese music and performance videos from popular artists such as LiSA and Aimer.
