Dish TV Launches ‘Anime Top Active’ – New Anime Channel Powered by Crunchyroll
It's similar to previously launched services like 'Airtel Anime Booth' and 'Tata Play Anime Local'
Dish TV India has officially launched “Anime Top Active,” a new value-added service channel dedicated to anime, in partnership with Crunchyroll. Launched on 13 August 2025, the channel is available in Hindi and Tamil, making popular anime titles more accessible to Indian audiences at an affordable price.
Programming Lineup
The service debuted with fan-favourite titles such as Black Clover, Ninjaboy Rantaro, Naruto, and Robotan. Upcoming anime lineup includes Naruto Shippuden, Obocchama-Kun, KochiKame, and Sergeant Keroro.
Many of these anime series have previously aired on Indian television through Sony YAY!, and other DTH-exclusive anime channels such as Tata Play’s Anime Local and Airtel Digital TV’s Anime Booth.
Service Details
- Channel Name: Crunchyroll Anime Top Active
- Launch Date: 13th August 2025
- Channel Number: 959
- Languages: Hindi and Tamil
- Price: ₹1.67 per day (plus GST)
- Activation: Via missed call registration on Dish TV
Similar Services in India
Anime Top Active follows a similar model to Airtel Anime Booth and Tata Play Anime Local, both of which originally launched in collaboration with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) through its kids’ channel Sony YAY!. These services were later rebranded as Crunchyroll Anime Booth and Crunchyroll Anime Local after Crunchyroll entered the partnership.
In June 2025, Tata Play Anime Local was discontinued following a dispute between Sony India and Tata, while Airtel Anime Booth continued to operate. Despite the rebranding, programming on these services still largely features anime titles licensed and dubbed by Sony YAY! in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and other Indian regional languages.
Verdict
With Anime Top Active’s launch, Dish TV joins the growing list of DTH providers bringing curated anime content to Indian homes, further expanding the reach in regional languages.
