{
  "id": 667465,
  "title": "Exclusive: New Crunchyroll Collab Brings Anime Streaming to Cars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/exclusive-new-crunchyroll-collab-brings-anime-streaming-to-cars",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-12T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/exclusive-new-crunchyroll-collab-brings-anime-streaming-to-cars/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Crunchyroll has teamed up with automotive app store Appning to bring its extensive anime catalog to cars. The companies announced the partnership on Wednesday, revealing that the streaming service will soon be available in select vehicles, starting with BMW and Mini. Ultimately, the collaboration aims to expand to over 40 auto brands worldwide. Appning, an in-car platform operated by Forvia, will serve as the hub for the experience, offering access to popular apps like YouTube, Zoom, and Spotify alongside Crunchyroll's streaming service. TiVo's technology will provide personalized recommendations for Crunchyroll subscribers while they enjoy the content in their vehicles. The venture will allow anime fans to access more than 50,000 episodes of TV shows and movies, plus 25,000 hours of content when parked. However, video playback will be disabled while the car is in motion, ensuring a safe driving experience. Brian McGarvey, Crunchyroll's SVP of global distribution and business development, emphasized the importance of ensuring that entertainment is available wherever consumers are, including in their vehicles. Crunchyroll subscribers will need a paid subscription, starting at $10 per month in the US, to access their favorite anime titles, such as Demon Slayer, Solo Leveling, and Gachiakuta. Appning, available in car brands like Mercedes-Benz, Lotus, and Volkswagen (Latin America), is an Android-powered system that hosts over 300 apps.",
  "summary": "Anime on wheels? The app will soon take entertainment on the road.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}