Break tackles and convert on fourth down as American football comes to Japan in EYESHIELD 21, the hit football manga and anime series. The first eight episodes will be available for ad-supported free streaming to all users on January 2, 2009, while Crunchyroll Anime Members can enjoy a higher quality ad-free experience. More information and/or to become a Crunchyroll Anime Member can be found at www.crunchyroll.com/preorder.
Crunchyroll Anime Membership will begin on January 8, 2009 in conjunction with the first-ever worldwide simulcast of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN and has a pre-order price of $6.95/month. Fans are encouraged to pre-order the subscription plan by January 8, 2009 to lock in the special holiday deal and begin enjoying more than 100 anime titles in January. All fans can enjoy all content on the site for free, including EYESHIELD 21, but Crunchyroll Anime Members will enjoy some additional special privileges.
Crunchyroll Anime Member benefits include higher quality streams of all shows (in some cases at 720p HD Video) with no advertisement and early access to simulcast shows such as NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, GINTAMA, SKIP BEAT, SHUGO CHARA!, WEB GHOSTS PIPOPA, LINEBARRELS OF IRON, THE TOWER OF DRUAGA: THE SWORD OF URUK and additional titles as early as one hour after their Japan broadcast. In addition, Crunchyroll Anime Members will be awarded a special NARUTO Headband virtual item for their avatars in the famed virtual world of Crunchyland.
