PlayStation Plans Anime Hub; Aerosmith Ends Retirement

“Breaking from the AI agents story we told you earlier: Variety reports PlayStation is adding a Crunchyroll anime hub to the PS5 home screen in spring 2027.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on After the Bell
Published 5:33 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Updated 7:35 PM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “PlayStation to Launch New Crunchyroll Anime Hub for PS5”, with reporting from Variety.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:33 PM ET on After the Bell, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance; aired 2 times.
Topics: Hollywood.

The real story

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VarietyPlayStation to Launch New Crunchyroll Anime Hub for PS5
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What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBreaking from the AI agents story we told you earlier: Variety reports PlayStation is adding a Crunchyroll anime hub to the PS5 home screen in spring 2027.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have covered wars on four continents, Chip, and I still do not understand why my console needs a home screen with feelings.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt's a strip mall for cartoons, Gloria! Anime, games, all under one roof, like a food court with swords.