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Crunchyroll is taking anime fans on a music adventure, thanks to a new collaboration with Spotify to create curated anime music playlists alongside the official Crunchyroll podcast to the audio streaming platform!

The collaboration will bring several “Curated by Crunchyroll” music playlists inspired by anime genres and characters to Spotify.

The Playlists Include:

● Crunchyroll Anime Essentials – “A brand new anime season has arrived on Crunchyroll this summer! Listen along to the music behind the lineup.”

● The Broody Black-Haired MC – “Anguished with a tragic past, this character’s demeanor may intimidate some, but deep down they just need a hug.”

● The Bubbly Pink-Haired BFF – “Always close at hand when a friend is in need, this character brings light, positivity, and an often underestimated strength.”

● The OP White-Haired Sensei – “Underneath their cool, unbothered exterior, this character is an enigma to be unraveled.”

● The Journey Begins – “You are the main character of your own story. The fate of the world depends on you … and of course there are side quests.”

Crunchyroll will add their recently debuted Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect Podcast. a podcast discussing the latest headlines, series, and movies while featuring special guests like Oppenheimer‘s David Dastmalchian, rapper Denzel Curry, and J-Pop icon LiSA.

A fun curated way to enjoy anime music, and a podcast that deep dives into the media!

The Curated by Crunchyroll shelf is available now on Spotify’s global anime hub alongside The Anime Effect Podcast. You can also find Japanese music and performance videos on Crunchyroll.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

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