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Sony Adds Anime Hub to PS5 Menu
Sony integrates anime into PS5 main menu via Crunchyroll hub starting Spring 2027.
In brief
Sony integrates anime into PS5 main menu via Crunchyroll hub starting Spring 2027. Sony will add a dedicated anime hub to PS5's main menu in Spring 2027 to better connect gaming and anime communities through Crunchyroll. Originally reported by Pushsquare.
Sony Confirms Anime Hub
PlayStation boss Hideaki Nishino announced PS5 will integrate anime into its main menu with a dedicated hub starting spring 2027.
“Moments ago, PlayStation boss Hideaki Nishino took to the stage at the inaugural Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum to confirm it’ll be integrating anime into the PS5’s main menu with a "dedicated hub", beginning Spring 2027”
Anime Integration Goal
The initiative aims to help PlayStation users discover and explore anime content they enjoy through a dedicated hub.
“He said the initiative will help "make it easier for the PlayStation community to discover and explore the anime content they enjoy"”
Crunchyroll Access
PS5 owners already access Crunchyroll anime via a dedicated app but this new hub places streaming service front and centre.
“PS5 owners can already access Crunchyroll anime via the dedicated app available for the console, but this new initiative will place the streaming service front and centre”
Sony's Anime Investment
Sony acquired Crunchyroll for $1.1 billion in 2021 as it transitions to entertainment with anime as a key growth vector.
“Sony acquired the subscription-based platform for $1.1 billion in 2021”
Anime and Gaming Synergy
Anime and gaming share overlapping fan communities, with Sony aiming to bring these worlds closer together on PS5.
“Anime and gaming have deeply engaged and overlapping fan communities, and the new experience will bring those worlds closer together on PS5”
Future Anime Projects
PS Productions is developing an anime series with Ghost of Tsushima: Legends for release next year.
“PS Productions is working on its own anime series with Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, due out next year”
The bottom line
Sony will add a dedicated anime hub to PS5's main menu in Spring 2027 to better connect gaming and anime communities through Crunchyroll.
