‘Finally’ Samsung TV owners yell as major streaming service used by millions comes to their screens

A STREAMING app used by millions has "finally" landed on Samsung TVs, granting owners access to more than 1,300 new shows and films.

Many people assume the TVs on the shelves today will come ready-loaded with the mainstream apps - but that's not always the case.

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While not every TV displays every streaming app out there, companies do typically make an effort to listen to its customers' desires.

Now, after high demand, Samsung TV owners in the US can now install the popular Crunchyroll app, which hosts one of the largest anime libraries in the world.

Samsung users in other countries will to gain access to the Crunchyroll app "by the end of the week," according to Samsung.

";FINALLY," one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

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Another onlooker wrote: "Awesome, hope [it comes to] LG soon to."

The streaming platform has more than 120million subscribers across 200 countries.

It is only available on Samsung Smart TVs released between 2017 and 2023.

Crunchyroll boasts acclaimed anime titles, including My Hero Academia, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Chainsaw Man, and Attack on Titan.

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It also features beloved classics such as Cowboy Bebop, and One Piece - which was recently adapted live by Netflix.

It's not only anime shows and films that Samsung TV owners can access, but Japanese music videos and concert specials too.

"Anime is one of the fastest-growing entertainment mediums worldwide. We're thrilled to enhance access to Crunchyroll for Samsung's Smart TV users. Samsung is providing a seamless experience for both dedicated anime fans and the anime-curious, allowing them to easily sign up and access their favorite anime directly on their TV screens,” Kaliel Roberts, Chief Product Officer at Crunchyroll said in a statement.

You can watch Crunchyroll for free with ad-supported streaming.

For an ad-free experience, you will require a paid-for membership.