The kids that watch anime will definitely know about video streaming portal Crunchyroll. This site has managed to change the entire U.S.-based industry in just a few short years, earning video exclusives and near-simulcasts of popular Japanese content. The companies that make DVDs? They’re shutting down while Crunchyroll is growing.
Their expansion continues with this new partnership with Microsoft for the Zune Marketplace. This brings popular anime like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Giant Killing to the Xbox 360, Zune HD and Windows PCs. Giant Killing is especially notable as it is currently airing in Japan. North American users of Microsoft’s services can enjoy the show in the same week as the Japanese. The release of the titles onto Zune Marketplace marks the first time any of
the titles have ever been available for digital download purchase.
The launch of this partnership will feature the above mentioned shows as well as Yokuwakaru Gendai Maho. I’m betting there’s plenty more where that came from.
