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Anime meets game as Crunchyroll and HoYoverse level up together
MUMBAI: It’s the ultimate crossover episode where watching and playing collide. Crunchyroll and HoYoverse are joining forces for a special global collaboration that promises to blur the line between anime marathons and gaming marathons. From 6 November 2025 to 27 January 2026, Honkai: Star Rail players will not only get in-game rewards but also a taste of Crunchyroll premium for free.
When the event page goes live on 6 November, eligible players of Honkai: Star Rail can snag a 14-day Crunchyroll Mega Fan free trial by linking their game and streaming accounts. But that’s not all, the anime world gets its own treat with the premiere of “Chimerric Park,” a special edition of HoYoFair 2025’s fan art series, streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll for two weeks.
By watching Chimerric Park and completing missions, fans can earn Honkai: Star Rail goodies including Stellar Jades, Lost Crystals, and other cosmic treasures. The campaign rolls out in four waves, keeping players hooked across the festive months:
. Round 1: 6 Nov 2025 (6 PM PT) – 25 Nov 2025 (5:59 pm PT)
. Round 2: 25 Nov 2025 (6 PM PT) – 16 Dec 2025 (5:59 pm PT)
. Round 3: 16 Dec 2025 (6 PM PT) – 6 Jan 2026 (5:59 pm PT)
. Round 4: 6 Jan 2026 (6 PM PT) – 27 Jan 2026 (5:59 pm PT)
Crunchyroll executive vice president of emerging business Terry Li explained why the partnership feels almost inevitable: “We know that nearly 80% of anime fans play anime or anime-related games, and 40% of our audience are spending more than 20 hours a week on games like Honkai: Star Rail. Delivering in-game rewards to Crunchyroll Members is our way of enhancing their gaming experiences and creating compelling moments to jump into titles that speak to our fans.”
For HoYoverse, the collaboration also celebrates the fans who turn Honkai: Star Rail into a cultural phenomenon. “Chimerric Park” brings together global artists who’ve transformed their passion for the game into dazzling visuals, now premiering alongside the world’s most beloved anime on Crunchyroll.
The partnership neatly coincides with the launch of Version 3.7 – “As Tomorrow Became Yesterday”, which introduces a slate of fresh content and the much-awaited five-star character Cyrene (Remembrance). Players diving into the event can collect up to 120 Stellar Jades and more through limited-time quests.
From premium streaming perks to in-game riches, this Crunchyroll x HoYoverse tie-up is more than a marketing move, it’s a love letter to fandom itself. So whether you’re grinding levels or bingeing arcs, this winter’s crossover gives you plenty of reason to hit “play.”
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
