Anime and gaming worlds collide once again as Crunchyroll and HoYoverse announce an exciting global collaboration that brings exclusive rewards, anime-inspired missions, and free premium access to players of Honkai: Star Rail.
Running from November 6, 2025, to January 27, 2026, this collaboration gives eligible players the chance to unlock a 14-day Crunchyroll Premium Mega Fan trial, earn in-game rewards like Stellar Jades and Lost Crystals, and enjoy exclusive content — all while celebrating HoYoverse’s creative fan community with the debut of “Chimerric Park.”
Honkai: Star Rail x Crunchyroll — The Ultimate Anime-Gaming Crossover
When the collaboration officially launches on November 6, players can visit the event page and link their Honkai: Star Rail and Crunchyroll accounts to access their free premium trial and take on special in-game missions. Completing these missions unlocks rewards that enhance their Honkai: Star Rail adventure while deepening their connection to anime culture.
At the heart of the collaboration is the HoYoFair 2025 Special Fan Art Program: “Chimerric Park”, premiering exclusively on Crunchyroll for two weeks. This unique showcase celebrates Honkai: Star Rail’s vibrant community of fan artists, spotlighting stunning fan-made animations and art pieces inspired by the game’s interstellar world and characters.
“Delivering in-game rewards to Crunchyroll Members is our way of enhancing their gaming experiences and creating compelling moments to jump into titles that speak to our fans,” said Terry Li, Executive Vice President of Emerging Business at Crunchyroll. “We know that nearly 80% of anime fans play anime or anime-related games, and 40% of our audience spend over 20 hours a week on titles like Honkai: Star Rail.”
Event Schedule: Four Phases of Rewards and Fun
The collaboration unfolds in four event rounds, ensuring fans have multiple opportunities to earn rewards and join the celebration:
- First Round: November 6, 2025, 6 PM – November 25, 2025, 5:59 PM PT
- Second Round: November 25, 2025, 6 PM – December 16, 2025, 5:59 PM PT
- Third Round: December 16, 2025, 6 PM – January 6, 2026, 5:59 PM PT
- Fourth Round: January 6, 2026, 6 PM – January 27, 2026, 5:59 PM PT
Participants can earn up to 120 Stellar Jades and other special rewards throughout these phases.
“Chimerric Park”: Where Fan Art Meets Anime Excellence
“Chimerric Park” marks the latest chapter in the HoYoFair fan art showcase series, a platform dedicated to celebrating fan creativity through high-quality, community-driven works. This edition brings together artists and animators from around the world, offering fans a chance to experience Honkai: Star Rail through fresh, imaginative perspectives.
Its exclusive release on Crunchyroll symbolizes the growing bond between anime culture and gaming, uniting fans of both worlds under one digital roof.
Coinciding with Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.7 Launch
The collaboration launches alongside the highly anticipated Version 3.7 update for Honkai: Star Rail, titled “As Tomorrow Became Yesterday.” The update introduces a wealth of new content, including new events, missions, and the debut of the 5-star character Cyrene (Remembrance).
Fans who participate in both the update and the Crunchyroll collaboration can expect a wave of bonuses, missions, and surprises to kickstart the new version.
A Celebration of Anime and Interactive Storytelling
This global partnership underscores the shared mission of HoYoverse and Crunchyroll — to bring anime and gaming communities closer through immersive storytelling and fandom-driven experiences.
The event will be available worldwide, excluding China, Japan, Russia, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Iran, and Syria.
Full event details, including FAQs and the official participation guide, will be published on November 6, 2025. Fans can stay tuned through Crunchyroll News and the official Honkai: Star Rail social channels for updates.
