Crunchyroll has teamed up with numerous celebrities over the years. All to produce some neat anime and/or anime-inspired merch. These celebrity collaborations are quite successful, and have generated quite a bit of money for both parties involved. It’s why Crunchyroll and celebrity alike keeps doing these collabs, after all. In fact, that’s why we’re here for another one.
Crunchyroll is proud to announce that they’re teaming up with Olympic gold medalist track & field champion Noah Lyles for new anime merch. What anime merch, you might ask? Well, it’s all going to be sports apparel powered by adidas as part of this new collab capsule collection. The entire collection will launch on September 18, 2025; all to coincide with Lyles competing in Tokyo, Japan. In fact, you can check out the entire collection now on the Crunchyroll Store. If you want an idea of what that apparel is, then you need look no further than below:
Speedline Saga Tee – $40
The Poster Tee – $40
Crunch Mode Hoodie – $70
Speedline Saga Hat – $35
Crunchyroll x Noah Lyles Collab Gives Us New Anime-Themed Sportswear
All in all, this collab between Crunchyroll and Noah Lyles shows that anime is reaching mainstream attention in some big ways. In fact, Lyles himself mentions which anime series are his favorites. He mentions that Dragon Ball “inspire[d] him to overcome limits, Tokyo Ghoul “reflects the dark determination and sacrifice integral to his career”, and Fullmetal Alchemist “reflects the resilience and sacrifice that drive his career, emphasizing adaptation, evolution, and returning stronger after every race”. I must say, those are some very good picks for favorite anime series. Picks that you can even watch for yourself on Crunchyroll.
What do you all think? Are you eager to get some of that Noah Lyles-flavored sportswear to add to your apparel collection? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below.
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