For those who are flying Delta Air Lines and need an Anime fix, there’s good news: with curated access to Crunchyroll now available in flight.
Hime, Crunchyroll’s original anime character, has officially taken to the skies with Delta – Image, Delta.
Starting this month, anime content specially curated by Crunchyroll is beginning to roll out on Delta’s more than 165,000 seatback screens – the most of any U.S.-based carrier – and within its Delta Sync Wi-Fi experience for SkyMiles Members, now available on more than 940 aircraft.
On their seatback screens, SkyMiles Members and customers will enjoy episodes from the action-packed adventure Black Clover, the slice of life My Roommate is a Cat, the romantic comedy Horimiya, the beloved Fruits Basket and the dark fantasy epic Solo Leveling, which won Anime of the Year at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Those who are using Delta Sync Wi-Fi get a bonus- an exclusive offer: 24-hour free access (no form of payment required). You will need to be a Delta SkyMiles member to take advantage of this.
In Quotes
Sarah Downs, Managing Director of In-Flight Entertainment Engagement & Optimization at Delta, said:
“Every Delta flight is an opportunity to discover something new,”
“The world of anime is rich with storytelling and emotion, and Crunchyroll brings that to life in a way that’s perfect for travel. This partnership is a meaningful part of our ongoing commitment to delivering industry-leading entertainment that’s as dynamic and diverse as the customers we serve.”
Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyrol,l added:
“There is nothing better on a long flight than immersing yourself in the rich storytelling and world-building of anime. Fans can go deep on one series or sample one episode of many series – from action to adventure, romance and more. And when they get hooked they can continue their experience on the Crunchyroll app,”
“We are excited to share what we love with Delta customers and go to new heights together.”
Not just for Zoomers
Anime has a rich history, with exposure to it increasing over the years. One of the first ones I remember was Gatchaman (what some will know better as Battle for the Planets, G-Force or Eagle Riders) – even though I didn’t know in the 1980s what anime was (and since then, it’s only grown from Light Novel Adaptions, to media franchises such as Gundam).
According to a recent survey commissioned by Crunchyroll, nearly half of Gen Z fans consider anime a meaningful part of their identity, and over half of Millennial and Gen X fans have stayed connected to anime for more than a decade.
Thus, it becomes a segment that people do want to enjoy when flying – be it on personal devices, or via their seat back scree with Delta Air Lines and their partnership.
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