Spotify joins forces with Crunchyroll to launch 'Anime Hub'

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Spotify, the global audio streaming giant, has joined forces with Crunchyroll, the world-renowned anime video platform. This partnership aims to revolutionize the way fans consume anime music, with the launch of an exclusive Anime Hub.

 

The Anime Hub is a dedicated space within Spotify’s platform, offering curated playlists, podcasts, and a staggering 250 hours of Japanese music content. This initiative comes in response to a whopping 395% surge in anime music streams on Spotify, demonstrating the growing global demand for this genre.

 

 

Crunchyroll’s involvement goes beyond mere collaboration. The anime brand has taken an active role in curating the content within the Anime Hub. Fans can look forward to playlists like “Crunchyroll Anime Essentials”, which features music from the latest anime season. Other playlists cater to different anime character archetypes, providing a unique and immersive listening experience.

 

Image: Spotify Anime Hub on the web

 

Moreover, Crunchyroll’s recently released podcast, “Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect”, will also find a home within the Anime Hub. This podcast delves into the latest anime headlines and features guest stars from the music industry.

 

 

This partnership signifies a new era for anime music streaming. As Kyota Onishi, Head of Music in Japan at Spotify, expressed, the Anime Hub is set to become an indispensable part of anime culture. With this innovative venture, Spotify and Crunchyroll are not just meeting the demands of anime music fans, but also shaping the future of the industry.
 

 

Read more:

• https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-08-19/spotify-and-crunchyroll-present-the-sounds-of-anime/
• https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2024/8/19/anime-music-shelf-spotify-crunchyroll
• https://musically.com/2024/08/20/spotify-teams-up-with-crunchyroll-for-a-dedicated-anime-hub/