The TV anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Takaki’s “Black Torch” manga premiered in Japan earlier this month and will be available in the United States in August. (Courtesy photo)
Starz and Crunchyroll on July 29 announced a new bundle now available through Prime Video in the U.S. New customers can access both streamers for $16.99 a month, a savings of more than 23%.
The launch arrives alongside new and returning programming from Starz and Crunchyroll, bringing audiences a mix of action, anime, thrillers, female-driven dramas, sci-fi and adventure.
“This offering brings together two services with distinctive programming, giving viewers access to a range of stories and genres,” said Alison Hoffman, president of Starz Networks. “The way households discover and consume television continues to evolve. This bundle with Crunchyroll and Prime Video enables us to broaden our reach and introduce the Starz slate of premium programming to new viewers.”
“At Crunchyroll, we believe anime is a powerful medium for storytelling and connection, and our goal is to continue bringing it to more audiences in more accessible ways,” said Terry Li, Chief Product Officer and EVP, Emerging Business, at Crunchyroll. “This launch is a meaningful step in expanding how fans can discover and connect with the series they love, while opening the door for even more viewers to experience the breadth of anime storytelling.”
Starz and Prime Video have collaborated on multiple streaming bundles, including discounted offerings last year with Hallmark+, HBO Max and BET+.
Under the new arrangement with Crunchyroll, subscribers will gain access to popular franchises, new originals and exclusive premieres, including the complete “Power” Universe and the upcoming series finale of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” (Aug. 7), as well as a slate of originals and dramas. The lineup includes “Fightland” (July 31), set in the high-stakes world of British boxing and Starz’s first wholly owned original series; “S.W.A.T. Exiles” (Sept. 25), the crime drama starring and executive-produced by Shemar Moore; and “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” (Sept. 18), the newest chapter in the “Outlander” franchise.
In addition to its lineup of series, subscribers can enjoy Starz’s extensive library of hit movies, led by the exclusive first-run premieres of the hit biopic Michael (Aug. 10), starring Jaafar Jackson, and the sports action drama Beast (Aug. 8), starring Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and Daniel MacPherson. Subscribers can also stream The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, and Shelter, starring Jason Statham.
With the Crunchyroll bundle, fans can dive into such popular anime series as “Dragon Ball,” including the the most recent chapter, “Dragon Ball DAIMA,” along with “Naruto,” “Naruto Shippuden,” “Afro Samurai,” “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood,” “My Hero Academia,” and “Cowboy Bebop.”
Crunchyroll’s August 2026 season includes “Black Torch,” “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia,” “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” season 3, “Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You,” and One Piece Heroines.
Beginning July 29, eligible customers can purchase the Starz + Crunchyroll bundle through Prime Video. Existing Amazon customers can subscribe by visiting Prime Video, selecting the Starz + Crunchyroll bundle, and following the prompts to complete their purchase.
