Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Shubman Gill becomes Crunchyroll's new Indian ambassador
Shubman Gill, a famous cricketer, has been chosen to be the new face of Crunchyroll in India.
Crunchyroll is a platform where you can watch anime, which are Japanese cartoons.
The company thinks that both cricket and anime fans are passionate and dedicated, so they teamed up with Shubman to reach more people who love anime.
Shubman is excited because he sees similarities between playing cricket and watching anime.
Crunchyroll has lots of anime shows, some even in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
You can subscribe to watch them for as little as 79 rupees a month.
Shubman Gill appointed as Crunchyroll's new brand ambassador in India.
Crunchyroll previously collaborated with actors Tiger Shroff and Rashmika Mandanna in 2024.
The partnership aims to connect with the growing anime fanbase among Gen Z and millennials in India.
Crunchyroll offers over 850 anime titles globally, with more than 130 dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Subscription plans in India start at Rs 79 per month.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, Crunchyroll
- What
- Appointment of Shubman Gill as brand ambassador
- When
- Announced on Friday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To connect with growing anime fanbase and highlight overlap between cricket and anime
- Ambassador
- Shubman Gill
- Company
- Crunchyroll
- Role
- Brand Ambassador
- Anime Titles
- 850+ globally, 130+ dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
- Subscription Plans
- Starting at Rs 79/month in India