Crunchyroll & Duolingo Join Forces For Anime-Style Japanese Learning

Duolingo's Japanese courses will add 50 phrases inspired by Crunchyroll's anime titles

Crunchyroll and Duolingo have joined forces for an exciting collaborative campaign for anime enthusiasts learning Japanese. The popular anime streaming service and the language learning platform has introduced many new features. Crunchyroll has incorporated approximately 50 phrases inspired by well-known anime into its Japanese language course in partnership with Duolingo.

To make the offer even more enticing, premium subscribers of Crunchyroll can enjoy a two-month trial of Super Duolingo, which offers an ad-free experience, unlimited mistakes, and personalized lessons. Free Crunchyroll users are eligible for a one-month trial of Super Duolingo. Moreover, Duolingo learners studying Japanese may qualify for a complimentary one-month Crunchyroll Mega Fan access subscription. This promotion will be available until July 16.

Redeeming the one-month free trial of Super Duolingo for all Crunchyroll users can be done either through a designated link or by entering the code CRUNCHYDUO on Duolingo's website. Likewise, Duolingo Japanese learners can access one month of Crunchyroll Mega Fan by following a specific link.

In addition, Crunchyroll is actively compiling a list of anime titles that feature easy-to-understand Japanese for language learners. This collection includes popular shows such as Bananya, Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club, Laid-Back Camp, and Nichijou - My Ordinary Life.

This promotional campaign is a celebration of the sixth anniversary of the English-to-Japanese course on Duolingo. Duolingo offers Japanese courses for English and Chinese speakers, catering to a global learner base of over 17 million individuals. Japanese ranks as the third most sought-after language by English speakers on Duolingo. Interestingly, 26% of Duolingo's Japanese learners cite the enjoyment of watching their favorite anime shows as their primary motivation for learning the language.