Discord customers can now hyperlink their Crunchyroll accounts • TechCrunch

Anime streaming service Crunchyroll has partnered with Discord. Beginning at this time, customers will be capable to show the film or TV present they’re at present watching on their Discord profile.

Crunchyroll is the newest media firm so as to add “Wealthy Presence,” the “Now Enjoying” performance that robotically shows the video you’re watching, the sport you’re taking part in, the music you’re listening to, and many others. Discord customers can even hyperlink their accounts for Reddit, Steam, TikTok, Twitter, Spotify, Fb, Twitch, YouTube, PlayStation Community and Xbox, amongst others.

The brand new integration is rolling out to customers all through the day in over 200 nations and territories. Word that some regional content material restrictions will apply since Crunchyroll isn’t accessible in Japan and has a restricted streaming library in some components of Asia.

To hyperlink accounts, Crunchyroll subscribers go to Discord on the net or desktop app, navigate to “Consumer Settings,” click on “Connections,” and choose the Crunchyroll brand. It will likely be accessible on cell units quickly, a Crunchyroll spokesperson advised TechCrunch.

As soon as Wealthy Presence is enabled, the anime title you’re watching will seem as a small icon with a picture of the sequence, the season and the episode. Customers can watch together with their associates instantly from their profile pop-out. There’s additionally a button directing customers to the anime streaming service.

“Anime is an journey, and Crunchyroll’s Wealthy Presence on Discord will enable our followers to take their journey collectively,” stated Kaliel Roberts, Chief Product Officer, Crunchyroll, within the announcement. “The Crunchyroll group likes to share their favourite anime with their associates, and now on Discord, followers have one other avenue to rejoice their favourite sequence, uncover new exhibits, and construct deeper connections by the content material they love.”

Crunchyroll launched its official Discord server final month, which it makes use of to announce new occasions and activations.

On November 2, Crunchyroll subscribers obtained a one-month code for Discord Nitro, a month-to-month subscription service that unlocks varied perks like customized emojis and stickers, HD video streaming and extra. Equally, Discord Nitro customers had been supplied one month of Crunchyroll’s $9.99/month subscription, “Mega Fan.” Crunchyroll has a free ad-supported plan and three paid tiers.