Crunchyroll, Starz Announce Bundle Through Amazon Prime Video in U.S.
Anime News Network • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Crunchyroll and Starz have launched a new bundle available through Amazon's Prime Video in the U.S., priced at $16.99 per month, combining both streaming services.
- Starz's standalone subscription costs $11.99 per month, while Crunchyroll raised its U.S. subscription prices in February, with tiers ranging from $9.99 to $17.99 monthly.
- Crunchyroll offers three subscription tiers: Fan (ad-free with simulcasts), Mega Fan (adds offline viewing, four streams, and discounts), and Ultimate Fan (includes six streams, greater discounts, exclusive merchandise, and swag bags).
- The streaming service ended free ad-supported viewing on December 31, focusing solely on paid subscriptions.
- Crunchyroll operates as a joint venture under Sony subsidiaries, following its $1.175 billion acquisition by Sony's Funimation Global Group in 2021, consolidating Funimation's home video releases under the Crunchyroll brand.
