Crunchyroll Arc Returns, Spotlighting Fandom, Identity and Anime’s Global Rise

After taking social media by storm last year, Crunchyroll Arc is back, inviting fans to relive their anime journeys through a vibrant, personalised year-in-review experience. Presented by Crunchyroll, the global brand powering anime fandom worldwide, the return of Arc celebrates how anime has evolved into a daily ritual and cultural touchstone for millions across the globe.

In 2024, fans turned Crunchyroll Arc into a viral phenomenon, sharing their anime personas, viewing streaks and favourite series across platforms including X, Instagram and TikTok. The hashtag #CrunchyrollArc generated millions of impressions and community interactions, reinforcing a simple truth within the fandom: anime isn’t just something you watch, it’s a way of life.

At the heart of Crunchyroll Arc is the idea that viewing habits reflect identity. Fans may find that their anime persona has evolved over the year, much like the characters they love. From genre-hopping adventurers to lone warriors driven by myth and revenge, Arc captures how tastes change, grow and transform over time.

Seven Personas, Endless Stories

Each subscriber’s year comes to life through one of seven dynamic anime personas, each inspired by familiar tropes and storytelling styles:

Hamurai – Curious Dimensional Nibbler
A genre-blending adventurer caught between undercover missions, rom-com chaos and the monsters that trail close behind.

Sage Puff – Eternal Flame Guardian
A newly isekai’d soul discovering fresh powers, magical worlds and the promise of epic shounen-style growth.

Dread Collector – Overdramatic Demon (Third Final Form)
A fearless force thriving in high-stakes battles where survival odds hit zero and power spikes reign supreme.

Bonehead Brawler – Legendary Technique Shouter
A battle-hardened hero made for boss fights, dramatic declarations and long, intense charge-up moves.

Nutmeg – Cheeky Hoarder of Hearts
A rom-com favourite whose awkward flirts, magical mishaps and love triangles spark chaos and charm.

Wandering Neko – Vengeful Seeker
A stoic lone traveller on a perilous journey through monsters, myths and lost relics, driven by grit and quiet loyalty.

Hanabae – Keeper of Embarrassing Moments
A hopeless romantic known for cosmic-level confessions, mistimed flustered moments and grand gestures.

From all-night marathons and unexpected obsessions to deep dives across genres and surprising crossovers, Crunchyroll Arc reflects the passion, diversity and creativity of the global anime community.

Available Worldwide for Fans to Share

Crunchyroll Arc 2025 is available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian and Arabic, ensuring fans around the world can revisit and share their year in anime. Subscribers can explore their personalised results and join the conversation by sharing their Arc moments using #CrunchyrollArc.

To participate, fans must be Crunchyroll premium subscribers prior to 1 December 2025, meet specific content engagement requirements and have the latest version of the Crunchyroll app installed on their mobile device or tablet.