Who knew you could watch your favorite anime while being 30,000 feet in the sky?

On August 11th, Crunchyroll and Delta Airlines have announced a partnership that would accommodate thousands of anime fans while being in the sky! Here’s what you need to know.

The Partnership

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Starting in late 2025, Crunchyroll has partnered together with Delta Air Lines to offer more than 2,000 anime titles for in-flight entertainment. If you're a fan of anime and going on a long vacation, you'll be able to enjoy over 50,000 show episodes and films, a combined 25,000 hours of content on 169,000 seatback screens. They will be available on the seatback screens and/or personal devices via Delta Sync Wi-Fi.

Rahul Purini, the President of Crunchyroll, told The Wrap,

There is nothing better on a long flight than immersing yourself in the rich storytelling and world-build 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.

We are excited to share what we love with Delta passengers and go to new heights together.

Julieta McCurry, Delta V.P. of In-Fight Entertainment and Connectivity has also told the outlet,

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.

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What is Crunchyroll?

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Crunchyroll is a subscription-based anime streaming service that is owned and distributed by Sony. Individuals can purchase a subscription starting at $7.99, with the highest being $15.99 with more perks, including an exclusive swag bag after 12 consecutive months of having the subscription.

Each subscription (Fan, Mega Fan, and Ultimate Fan) currently has a special 7-day free trial available, so if you want to start watching anime, head over to Crunchyroll.

According to a report from Statista from June 2024, Crunchyroll has surpassed 15 million subscribers, and a report from WebTribunal from 2022 estimated about 1.5 billion minutes are watched on the platform every month.

What is Delta Airlines?

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Delta Air Lines is an American-based airline that was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1925. It is one of the most busiest airlines in the world and not only serves domestic locations, but also international locations such as, Paris, France; Tokyo, Japan; London, England, etc. According to Delta's corporate stats and facts, Delta served over 200 million passengers in 2024 and was deemed the top U.S. airline for its fourth consecutive year.

Why This Decision is Convenient

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Tons, and I mean tons, of people love Crunchyroll. When the announcement came out, it received tons of support and hype from anime fans from all social media platforms. This decision is very convenient, especially for those who are hooked on anime and going on a long vacation or those who want to finish watching their favorite anime show on the plane.

If you’re a Delta SkyMiles member, you’re going to be pleased because people who connect to Delta Sync Wi-Fi will receive a 24-hour free trial to Crunchyroll’s library. Not only that, but it will also be available on your personal device as long as you have the Wi-Fi enabled on your device.

If you’re planning any trips for the winter, we at the Teen Magazine hope you enjoy Crunchyroll and have a safe travel in the future!