Crunchyroll gets its first-ever streaming bundle and it's a weird pairing
The anime streamer is partnering with Starz for a new subscription bundle that's only available through Prime Video. Needless to say, it’s a bit unclear how much overlap there is between those interested in watching Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Outlander, but who knows? While many streaming services, like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney Plus, have made efforts in recent years to shore up their anime offerings, Starz is not one of them.
- ▪The anime streamer is partnering with Starz for a new subscription bundle that's only available through Prime Video.
- ▪Needless to say, it’s a bit unclear how much overlap there is between those interested in watching Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Outlander, but who knows?
- ▪While many streaming services, like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney Plus, have made efforts in recent years to shore up their anime offerings, Starz is not one of them.
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