Crunchyroll has arrived on Apple TV as a dedicated channel, allowing anime fans to stream and download content within the Apple TV app. The service appears to be rolling out without official announcement, currently showing as a black icon in the sidebar next to the existing orange app.

Apple TV channels was initially positioned as a hub for all streaming services, though Netflix never joined and HBO has since exited. The Crunchyroll channel uses Apple's native video player, but users currently maintain separate watch queues between the channel and standalone app, with potential account management features likely coming.

The service costs $9.99 per month with a one-week free trial. Some catalog inconsistencies exist between the channel and app, with certain titles available only through one interface. This fragmented approach defeats the purpose of the channel integration and will likely need resolution as the rollout continues.