The Sounds of Anime is a new music section coming to Spotify. The music streaming company have teamed up with Crunchyroll to bring curated playlists and a new anime hub.
Anime is arguably one of the most popular genres of cartoon, and music out there. That’s right, if you weren’t aware, anime is a music genre too. With the rise of popularity of anime, came the increase need for the music style too.
On Spotify alone, the streams of anime globally have risen by 395% since 2021. In just 3 years, anime music has found its audience and has grown by a huge margin. This shows there’s a need for more. The market is continuing to grow, so this comes at the right time.
There are currently more than 6.7 million user-generated playlists within the anime genre. With a new hub on the way, listeners will be able to access more anime music than ever before. It will provide a space where music streamers can find their niche.
Spotify has joined up with the brand Crunchyroll to make this happen. The aim is to bring fans a new listening adventure and provide a music service that is designed with anime fans in mind. Within the hub, listeners will find playlists curated by Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll playlists
Here are a few playlists to note:
Crunchyroll Anime Essentials – A brand-new anime season has arrived at Crunchyroll this summer! Listen along to the music behind the line-up.
The Broody Black-Haired MC – Anguished with a tragic past, this character’s demeanour 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 unravelled.
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.
Please note: The above playlist breakdowns were copied directly from Spotify.
Crunchyroll are set to have their own section within Spotify. There will be a dedicated area for their content within the anime hub. This will include their podcast, Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect which goes into anime headlines and trending topics.
If you’re looking for some anime to add to your music taste, or you want to join in to podcasts about trending topics, then this collaboration will be for you. We’d imagine they’ll continue to add to the hub as listeners flock to the platform.
