Anime fans flying Delta soon will have an entirely new way to pass the time at 35,000 feet. Delta Airlines has teamed up with streaming titan Crunchyroll to offer a curated library of anime content aboard their planes. Beginning later in 2025, more than 50,000 anime movies and TV episodes—equivalent to over 25,000 hours of content from 2,000 titles—will be available across Delta’s in-flight entertainment systems.
What This Means for Travelers
- Extensive Anime Library: Delta seats will feature a wide range of genres—from action-packed shonen to chill slice-of-life, romance, fantasy, and beyond.
- Massive Reach: The partnership will expand access to anime on over 169,000 seatback screens across Delta’s fleet.
- Free Trials via Wi‑Fi: Passengers connecting to in-flight Wi-Fi may receive 24-hour free trials of Crunchyroll’s app—some reports suggest this benefit will extend to SkyMiles members, while others indicate it’s available to all passengers.
This collaboration marks a milestone in making anime a mainstream entertainment choice far beyond traditional platforms. By introducing Crunchyroll content to in-flight screens, Delta is not only enhancing its entertainment offerings but also providing anime creators access to global audiences mid-flight.
TL;DR
- What: Delta partners with Crunchyroll to offer anime on flights.
- Content: Access to 2,000 anime titles (~50,000 episodes / over 25,000 hours).
- Availability: Streams on ~169,000 seatback screens in Delta fleet.
- Perks: Passengers may receive free 24-hour Crunchyroll app trials via Wi-Fi; some reports highlight SkyMiles exclusivity.
