Crunchyroll Launches Arc: Anime's Version of Spotify Wrapped
Crunchyroll's new Arc feature provides anime fans with personalized viewing statistics for 2024, complete with spirit companions and shareable social media content, available through January 5th.
Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll has rolled out its own take on year-end viewing summaries, giving subscribers a detailed breakdown of their 2024 anime consumption habits. The feature, called Crunchyroll Arc, mirrors the popular Spotify Wrapped concept but focuses exclusively on anime viewing patterns.
What Arc Reveals About Your Viewing Habits
The platform promises a "personalized experience based on the anime that you loved to watch over the past year." Users can discover their top-watched series, total streaming hours, and longest binge-watching sessions. The service also compares individual viewing statistics against the broader Crunchyroll community, giving fans insight into how their preferences stack up.
Beyond basic statistics, Arc assigns each user a unique "spirit companion" based on their viewing behavior. These digital mascots include options like "Sage Puff," "Wandering Neko," and "Bonehead Brawler," among others. The feature creates shareable content perfect for social media platforms.
Requirements and Availability
Access to Arc requires several conditions: users must have the most recent Crunchyroll mobile app version, maintain premium subscription status from before December 1st, and satisfy certain "content engagement requirements." Light viewers may not receive complete results due to insufficient data.
The feature remains accessible until January 5th, giving subscribers a limited window to explore their anime year in review. This timeline encourages quick action from interested users.
2024's Standout Anime Titles
User summaries will likely feature this year's biggest hits, including the final season of My Hero Academia, which concluded the popular superhero series. Solo Leveling's second season broke viewership records, while Dan Da Dan's sophomore season also gained significant traction.
Though not available on Crunchyroll, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle dominated 2024's anime landscape, becoming the highest-earning anime film ever and outperforming major Hollywood releases like Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Looking ahead, 2026 promises continued momentum with Jujutsu Kaisen's third season and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End's return scheduled for January, setting up another strong year for anime entertainment.