Bored on a Plane? Delta Now Offers 25,000+ Hours of Crunchyroll Anime on 169,000 Seatback Screens — Includes 24‑Hour Free Trial
Delta Air Lines and Crunchyroll are teaming up to bring anime to the skies, so passengers will be able to watch a curated selection of Crunchyroll titles during flights — yes, right there with your ginger ale.
- What the partnership includes and how many titles are available.
- Where passengers can watch anime onboard.
- Trial access details and rollout timing.
What’s included
The partnership will put a specially curated selection of Crunchyroll anime into Delta’s in-flight entertainment. Specifically, the offering includes over 50,000 movies and TV episodes, which add up to over 25,000 hours of content. Moreover, this is described as the first-ever curated Crunchyroll experience 30,000 feet in the air and the largest offering of anime of any U.S. carrier.
Where to watch
Passengers can watch on seatback screens across Delta’s fleet — in fact, anime will be available on over 169,000 seatback screens. In addition, titles will be accessible via in-flight Wi‑Fi on smartphones or other personal devices. If you connect via Wi‑Fi, Delta will offer a 24-hour free trial of Crunchyroll, redeemable during the flight or after. Terms and exclusions apply.
Rollout and availability
The Crunchyroll selection is scheduled to appear in Delta’s in-flight entertainment beginning later this year. More details on the lineup will be revealed closer to launch.
Statements from both companies
“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,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll, in a statement.
“At Delta, we see every flight as an opportunity for discovery,” added Julieta McCurry, Delta V.P. of In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity. “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.”
