As we mentioned in our Anime Expo blog post earlier this week, we have been working on some new FUNimation apps that we will be demo-ing at our booth this weekend. For all who may not be able to make it down to Anime Expo this weekend,make sure to check out each of the new apps. Here are some of the details.
For iPad and Android tablets – Free & paid app versions
Coming in late July/early August
The tablet app is the most similar of the new apps to the Mobile app. So similar in fact that we have made it universal with the mobile app we have already released. This means if you have bought the paid mobile app you will get the paid tablet app for free and vice versa.
Click here to see the comparison chart between both versions of the mobile app which will be the same for the tablet app.
If you are an Elite Video Subscriber, just as you are able to unlock all your subscription content with either version of the mobile app, you will also get the same full access on the tablet app as well. Most shows will be in HD.
FUNimation Roku App
For Roku streaming devices – Free app
Coming in late July/early August
The Roku app will bring anime to your Roku streaming device. This is another way to watch FUNimation anime on your TV instantly. This free app will allow you to watch trailers, clips, and promotional videos (such as the first 2-4 episodes) of most of the shows from the FUNimation catalog.
You will also be able to unlock all your subscription content on the Roku app same as you can with the Mobile and tablet app. HD video included. See a theme yet? 
FUNimation Samsung App
For Samsung TV’s and Blu-ray players – Free app
Coming in late July/early August
The Samsung app will be a free app similar to the Roku app giving you access to clips, trailers, and promotional episodes. This app will also allow you to unlock all subscription content for Elite Video Subscribers in HD. The Samsung app will be available on all newer model Samsung web-enabled TVs and Blu-ray players.
We at FUNimation are very excited to bring these new apps to you in the near future. Not only will these apps expand the ways you can enjoy watching anime but it also makes our Elite Video Subscription service that much better for everyone who is a member.
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For all of you heading to Anime Expo this weekend be sure to come by and check out our FUNimation Elite Video Subscription lounge. We will have cosplayers care of ACParadise showing off these new apps and the subscription service. We will have some free swag for stopping by and you can get your badge scanned for a chance to win a free one-year membership to the FUNimation Elite Video Subscription service. We’ll see you at the FUNimation booth!
Is the Samsung TV app released yet?
I bought a Roku3 recently but my Funimation Channel is not working properly. I log in with my user, I type in my password, but looks like is not working. When I go into my account information my information is empty and every time I queue a show, looks like it will not go into my queue folder.
Am I doing something wrong or is there something going with the channel app for the Roku3 streamer?
Happy New Year!
Well Funimation?
SRGXD I ran across someone saying to use your user id instead of the email to fix the Roku login. Don’t know if it works. I’m hoping that the Samsung smart tv app will be here soon so I’m holding off on the Roku purchase.
I have exactly the same problem.
I’ve just bought Rok 3 and logged in to Funimation and my Elite account is not recognized. I tried signing in with wrong password on purpose to test it and it went through too. WEIRD. Come on, Funimation! You guys have too many app/software problems! Please, please fix.
I had a subscription to you guys but you refuse to build an app for win phone. So until you do Netflix gets my money and you don’t. Incase that was too complicated build for windows phone for more customers and money. Roku is a nice touch but can’t take it with me.
When will the Samsung app be released??? It’s more than a year overdue.
Until I am informed that certain items are fixed, like the queue and the app being available on for the Samsung smart TV’s I will not be using the elite subscription. Also a few other things like not entire shows being available via desktop and mobile platforms due to a “mobile license”
its 2014 wheres the samsung app
It is now 2015 and still no Samsung app…I know that Funimation does not have any excuse, but still, Funimation’s silence speaks volumes. Very disappointing.
I too would like to see an update on this. Netflix, Amazon, Crunchyroll, even Manga Corps all have Samsung Apps. This is the last one I need to ditch my XBox.
Funimation! Listen up! I’m part of a group that hosts many Anime parties where we gather and watch different anime. You are missing out since we all use some kind of smart devices such as Rokus, Smart TVS, or other devices to introduce people to new anime series and give them a taste. I just had one in fact and when I bought my TV and player I was looking forward to having your app on my player. I go to look for it and low and behold, nothing. Zip! I pay for the service and for what!?
Still waiting for funimation to get an app on the Samsung smart tv’s. All I seen was that the funimation app was coming soon and that it was an old post. I went out of my way to pay the extra money for a Samsung smart tv so I could watch my favorite anime. Well it turns out that you haven’t created the app yet for the Samsung smart tv’s. I’m a disappointed that funimation posted that they was coming out with the app late july/ early August. 🙁 I don’t want to buy a roku for my smart tv. 🙁
Bump….. Would like to see if we can get any comments from Funimation on the status of an app for the Samsung Smart TVs.
Thanks!!
Let’s not forget LG tv’s. I’d like to delete all the streaming apps from my PS4 and X1.