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Whale TV makes a big splash as Crunchyroll streams onto its platform
MUMBAI: If your living room has been missing a little anime magic, Whale TV has just rolled in with a wave worth riding. The smart TV platform has announced the arrival of Crunchyroll, the world’s biggest home for anime with more than 17 million paying subscribers on all Whale TV–enabled televisions, giving fans a front-row seat to some of Japan’s most celebrated stories.
Crunchyroll’s arrival means viewers can dive straight into a vast library packed with global sensations, from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and SPY x FAMILY to long-running giants like One Piece and Attack on Titan. For the millions of Indian fans who stream anime daily across devices, the upgrade to the biggest screen in the home marks a welcome, long-awaited boost.
“Anime is a rapidly growing entertainment category worldwide, evolving from a niche into a mainstream phenomenon. By launching Crunchyroll on Whale TV, we are giving fans another great way to enjoy their favourite stories on the biggest screen in the home,” said Whale TV VP content distribution Lucas Huang.
For Whale TV, the partnership adds yet another splash of global content to its expanding catalogue. The platform’s push into diverse genres action, fantasy, slice-of-life and romantic comedy among them aligns with its broader mission to deliver premium, international entertainment through a smooth, user-friendly TV OS built for modern viewing habits.
The rollout is swift and simple. Users can head to the Whale TV app store, install Crunchyroll, and start streaming immediately. Existing subscribers can log in and continue watching where they left off, while new fans are invited to begin with a free trial.
With Crunchyroll now anchoring itself on Whale TV, anime lovers can expect their TV screens to get a lot more colourful, dramatic, heartfelt and occasionally chaotic. In short, anime has found a bigger home, and fans have found a better way to watch it.
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
