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PS5 to Integrate Anime into Main Menu as Sony Tightens Ties with Crunchyroll

PS5 to integrate anime into main menu as Sony tightens ties with Crunchyroll

By · Published October 8, 2026  06:34 UTC · Updated October 8, 2026  07:24 UTC

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What does this integration mean for PS5 users?

PS5 users can expect a new dedicated anime hub on their home screens, providing easy access to Crunchyroll's anime library.

What is the current state of the Crunchyroll manga app?

The Crunchyroll manga app has expanded to the U.K., Ireland, South Asia, and ANZ, offering hundreds of titles to its users.

What is the full extent of Sony's partnership with Crunchyroll?

The full extent of Sony's partnership with Crunchyroll is not yet clear.

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Crunchyroll users can expect a new dedicated anime hub on their PS5 home screens. This integration is part of Sony's expanding partnership with Crunchyroll, as seen in the manga app's international expansion. However, the exact implications of this integration and how it will be implemented remain unclear.

This move follows the company's recent announcement of a dedicated anime hub on the PS5 home screen, which will feature Crunchyroll's content. IGN notes that this integration will provide users with easy access to Crunchyroll's anime library, but it does not specify how the hub will be populated or managed. Push Square reports that Sony is tightening its ties with Crunchyroll, but the full extent of this partnership is not yet clear.

As a result, the impact of this integration on the gaming and anime industries remains to be seen.

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