“The launch of RetroCrush further cements our company’s leadership position in the classic anime genre.” Check out a selection of the titles available at launch, provided by RetroCrush: Gibson added, “As a longtime anime devotee, I’m always uncovering classic series that are as fun and exciting as many of my current favorites, and we’re eager to share those shows so that other fans can discover them too.' “Via our distribution partnerships, we are able to provide classic anime fans with a vast library of the best series and films available in the world today,” said David Chu, CEO of Digital Media Rights, the publisher behind the platform. 'What makes this channel exciting is its focus on shows that have exhibited an influence on the creation of the current crop of hit anime series,” said Chao. What RetroCrush is hoping might differentiate the service from its rivals is a focus on classic anime from the '70s, '80s, and '90s with a more curated approach, spearheaded by Will Chao and Mary Gibson, with Selin Kilic and John Stack providing acquisitions support.
RetroCrush will be available for free (with ads) from March 30, with apps on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Smart TVs as well as via desktop at at a later date (the site's FAQ says the desktop viewer is 'coming soon' and to follow RetroCrush's social channels for the latest updates).
