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Crunchyroll.
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Sony Pictures is mentioned in the context of political deals as it updates content across its portfolio.Some support2 reports
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Crunchyroll announced its expansion into the South Korean streaming market, launching its platform there and integrating the Funimation distribution network.Some support2 reports
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Crunchyroll is streaming a popular series featuring Jinshi, while Yagi discusses the series' scope on Polygon.Some support2 reports
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Oreco Tachibana's manga series, Firefly Wedding Series, is available on Crunchyroll.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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HBO is now carrying nearly all Studio Ghibli films, while Mamoru Oshii's work in Angel's Egg is noted, and Crunchyroll remains the main hub for new anime.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll and Netflix are competing for global streaming market share.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Netflix expands US access to the film.Some support1 report
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Bones Film is producing an anime series with Crunchyroll, appointing Motonobu Hori as chief animation director, and utilizing Yurina Hirate and Kimiko Ueno in the production process.Some support4 reports
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Solo Leveling debuted as a successful anime series on Crunchyroll on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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An anime adaptation of a manga is being streamed on Crunchyroll, involving the work of Hiromu Arakawa.Some support1 report
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A new series adaptation project is being streamed on Crunchyroll, with Rui Tsukiyo and Katsuhiko Takayama handling scripts.Some support1 report
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Akira's revival is underway, with reports that Hollywood is involved in plans for a remake, and Crunchyroll and Sony are bringing the property to theaters.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The series Red River, featuring voice actress Aya Uchida, is now streaming on the platform Crunchyroll.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Crunchyroll provides a platform for viewing anime content, involving Tatsumi.Some support1 report
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James Gunn and Guillermo del Toro attended an industry summit highlighting anime's growing influence on Hollywood.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll hosted its inaugural Anime Future Forum in New York, featuring industry leaders like Guillermo del Toro and Manabu Otsuka.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll is hosting a new series that was adapted by Jukki Hanada.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll picked up a new anime series featuring Rein and promoted the property on its official channels.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll premieres a new anime series, Black Torch, which is analyzed for its use of classic shonen tropes and character archetypes.Some support2 reports
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Crunchyroll, Kyoto Animation, and MAPPA are hosting and streaming successful studio productions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Crunchyroll begins streaming the anime Sound! Euphonium, which was produced by Kyoto Animation.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll released a final anime entry, and Studio BONES president Masahiko Minami discussed anime at Otakon in North America.Some support3 reports
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Twin Engine is producing content for Netflix, contributing to the ongoing competition between Crunchyroll and Netflix in the global streaming market.Some support1 report
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The article details various corporate partnerships and acquisitions involving major media companies like Sony Group, Crunchyroll, AT&T, Starz, and Peacock, including a 2021 acquisition.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll hosts the major anime series adaptation of the Bungo Stray Dogs manga.Some support1 report
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Amazon, Netflix, and Crunchyroll are competing in the global streaming market.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Crunchyroll and Pony Canyon are holding industry panels and premier simulcasts at the Los Angeles Convention Center.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Crunchyroll and Netflix are competing for valuable anime licenses while being benchmarked against Quentin Tarantino's influential work.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll and Bilibili are both platforms that host and stream popular animated content.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll hosts the successful anime series adaptation of The Cat and the Dragon.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll acquired the anime retailer Right Stuf.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll has renewed the anime featuring Coco, which is voiced by Joshua A. Waters (Qifrey) and features Madeleine Morris as a leading voice actor.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll announced on July 10th that the setting for the next major arc of a series will be Jeju Island.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll is hosting a project where Takayuki Yamamoto directs content, featuring Aoi Yūki's role set in Rhine, and involving Kenta Ihara.Some support1 report
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Rotten Tomatoes is monitoring critical and audience scores for a project, and the involved parties are also utilizing the services of Abby Trott for voice acting in major releases.Some support1 report
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George Wada hosted an industry panel in Tokyo on July 6, involving discussions about the Sony acquisition of Crunchyroll.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll will stream the anime that is set in Mongolia.Well supported3 reports
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Crunchyroll has made the reboot series Casshern Sins available in its catalog, which was animated by Madhouse.Some support1 report
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CloverWorks is producing the adaptation of Sumiko Arai's manga, and Crunchyroll is sharing news about the series.Some support1 report
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A-1 Pictures and Aniplex are collaborating on the Solo Leveling movie production, which will be showcased for Crunchyroll.Some support1 report
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A new anime adaptation project is underway, with Rie Matsumoto, Kimiko Ueno, and Toshihiro Kawamoto handling key creative roles including scripts, directing, and character design.Some support1 report
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Kinema Citrus is producing an anime series, with Kevin Penkin composing music and Franziska van Wulfen handling character designs, which Crunchyroll is streaming.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll is distributing a film in the US and Canada.Some support2 reports
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Sayaka Ono contributed a celebratory illustration for a new series produced in collaboration with Bandai Namco Pictures, which is now streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll.Some support2 reports
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Crunchyroll is distributing a new series featuring voice actors Fumiko Orikasa, Erika Ikuta, and Asami Seto.Some support1 report
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Donghua gaining global attention and market share, with series being streamed on the platform.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Crunchyroll hosted the anniversary special of the successful donghua adaptation of Lord of Mysteries on June 1st.Some support1 report
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Dr. Stone was noted as a fan favorite on the Crunchyroll streaming platform.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll handles the premiere of a new series featuring Eva and Hiroshi Naka.Some support1 report
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Protagonist returns to the icebound planet (Earth) as an anime series airs on the Crunchyroll platform.Some support1 report
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Bidibul Productions co-produces a film adaptation of Jean-Marc Rochette's graphic novel, adapted by Benjamin Massoubre, which Crunchyroll distributed internationally.Some support1 report
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Daisuke Murata and Kazuhiro Ozawa contributed to the anime staff, which is distributed by Crunchyroll.Some support1 report
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Reviews of successful media properties are underway, alongside updates regarding the art direction for the new arc.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Crunchyroll picked up a new anime directed by Ayumu Watanabe and cast Reina Ueda, making it available in North and Central America.Some support2 reports
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Crunchyroll acquired the Tachibana series and released it digitally in France.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll is offering streams with English subtitles and dubbing, alongside the option for original Japanese audio.Some support1 report
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Sony acquired Crunchyroll in 2021.Some support2 reports
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Crunchyroll is hosting pop-up shops for Chainsaw Man merchandise in Tokyo and Osaka.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A 2018 study documented high harassment rates in physics and noted that streaming services misrepresented Japanese culture in media.Some support1 report
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Crunchyroll is revealing its expansion strategy, noting significant audience growth and increasing its presence across Asia, including Thailand.Some support1 report
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Around Crunchyroll this week
News at the entities that move Crunchyroll most-
Sony Pictures StructuralDestin Daniel Cretton secured a new overall pact with Sony Pictures regarding the Brand New Day project, praised by industry peers.Moves Crunchyroll
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Sony Group StructuralPhenikaa University in Vietnam is hosting an international science event utilizing projectors from Sony Group.Moves Crunchyroll
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Netflix OperationalHBO and Netflix are competing in the true crime documentary market, featuring a film on civil rights violations in Alabama.Moves Crunchyroll
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AT&T StructuralMorgan Stanley raised its price target for AT&T on July 19, 2025.Moves Crunchyroll
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Texas StructuralMoth range has been confirmed to include both Texas and Central Florida.Moves Crunchyroll
Connections
The 40 strongest of 100, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Funimation Structural
Crunchyroll successfully acquired Funimation, integrating its distribution functions and operational assets.
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Sony Pictures Structural
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures are bound by a joint venture, sharing content and platform resources.
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Netflix Operational
Crunchyroll and Netflix actively compete in the global streaming market for market share and valuable anime licenses.
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Sony Group Structural
Sony Group owns Crunchyroll, establishing a parent-subsidiary relationship in the global anime streaming market.
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Sony Structural
Sony acquired Crunchyroll in 2021, establishing a parent-subsidiary relationship.
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Central America Operational
Crunchyroll is actively deploying its services and properties into the Central America market.
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Bones Film Operational
Crunchyroll serves as the primary distribution and hosting platform for content produced by the animation studio Bones Film.
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Rui Tsukiyo Structural
Rui Tsukiyo's work is distributed and streamed on the Crunchyroll platform.
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Gift Transactional
The relationship is defined by a completed acquisition of the company B by A.
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Aoi Yūki Structural
Aoi Yūki maintains a professional role or presence that is integrated into the operations of Crunchyroll.
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Korea Structural
Crunchyroll is planning to establish a presence and launch its platform within the South Korean market.
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Erika Ikuta Structural
Crunchyroll utilizes the work of Erika Ikuta in series it distributes, creating a functional dependency for the company.
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Hiromu Arakawa Operational
Crunchyroll is involved in the production and streaming of an anime adaptation based on Hiromu Arakawa's manga work.
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A-1 Pictures Operational
A-1 Pictures produces movies that are streamed and showcased on Crunchyroll's platform.
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AT&T Structural
AT&T acquired Crunchyroll in 2021, establishing a structural ownership relationship.
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Kinema Citrus Structural
Crunchyroll streams anime produced by Kinema Citrus, establishing a functional dependency between the distributor and the production studio.
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Yoshihiro Togashi Structural
Crunchyroll functions as the distributor and host platform for manga series created by Yoshihiro Togashi.
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Aniplex Structural
Crunchyroll and Aniplex operate as a joint venture.
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Guillermo del Toro Transactional
Guillermo del Toro is scheduled to headline Crunchyroll's Anime Future Forum.
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Starz Transactional
The two entities partnered to launch a content bundle distributed via Prime Video on August 14, 2014.
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Texas Structural
Crunchyroll's market access is functionally dependent on and affected by age verification laws enacted in Texas.
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Amazon Operational
The two entities are actively engaged as competitors within the global streaming market.
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Rahul Purini Operational
Rahul Purini is involved in defining Crunchyroll's expansion strategy and holds a leadership role.
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Abby Trott Operational
Crunchyroll utilizes Abby Trott's voice acting services for major releases.
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Sasaki Operational
Crunchyroll is actively featuring and promoting the work of Sasaki in its content offerings.
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Enako Transactional
a deal or exchange
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Rie Matsumoto Operational
Crunchyroll and Rie Matsumoto are collaborating on a new anime adaptation project, with their professional roles being defined by this shared production goal.
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Bilibili Operational
Both platforms are active competitors in the market by hosting and distributing popular animated content.
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Ayumu Watanabe Operational
Ayumu Watanabe directs anime content that is picked up and distributed by Crunchyroll.
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English Shared context
Crunchyroll offers its streaming content with the option of English subtitles and dubbing.
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Reina Ueda Transactional
Reina Ueda is cast in a property that is streamed by Crunchyroll.
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Hollywood Operational
Crunchyroll's anime popularity drives increased industry interest within the broader Hollywood sector.
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jinshi Operational
Crunchyroll streams content featuring the series Jinshi.
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Pony Canyon Operational
Crunchyroll and Pony Canyon are partners in simulcasting series globally.
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Los Angeles Convention Center Transactional
Crunchyroll utilizes the Los Angeles Convention Center as a venue to host industry panels and premieres.
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James Gunn Operational
James Gunn is scheduled to participate in Crunchyroll's Anime Future Forum and other industry summits.
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Bob Persichetti Mentioned together
Bob Persichetti is scheduled to headline the Anime Future Forum hosted by Crunchyroll.
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Tomato Soup Mentioned together
Crunchyroll utilized Tomato Soup's persona as the subject matter for a series debut on its streaming platform.
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Takayuki Yamamoto Structural
Takayuki Yamamoto holds a content direction role for the Crunchyroll streaming platform.
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Bandai Namco Pictures Mentioned together
Both companies operate within the global anime market, which is streamed via Crunchyroll.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
9 events- Sony Pictures is mentioned in the context of political deals as it updates content across its portfolio.
- Crunchyroll is streaming a popular series featuring Jinshi, while Yagi discusses the series' scope on Polygon.
- Oreco Tachibana's manga series, Firefly Wedding Series, is available on Crunchyroll.
- HBO is now carrying nearly all Studio Ghibli films, while Mamoru Oshii's work in Angel's Egg is noted, and Crunchyroll remains the main hub for new anime.
- Netflix expands US access to the film.
- Solo Leveling debuted as a successful anime series on Crunchyroll on September 1, 2026.
- An anime adaptation of a manga is being streamed on Crunchyroll, involving the work of Hiromu Arakawa.
- A new series adaptation project is being streamed on Crunchyroll, with Rui Tsukiyo and Katsuhiko Takayama handling scripts.
- The series Red River, featuring voice actress Aya Uchida, is now streaming on the platform Crunchyroll.
August 2026
8 events- Crunchyroll provides a platform for viewing anime content, involving Tatsumi.
- James Gunn and Guillermo del Toro attended an industry summit highlighting anime's growing influence on Hollywood.
- Crunchyroll hosted its inaugural Anime Future Forum in New York, featuring industry leaders like Guillermo del Toro and Manabu Otsuka.
- Crunchyroll is hosting a new series that was adapted by Jukki Hanada.
- Crunchyroll picked up a new anime series featuring Rein and promoted the property on its official channels.
- Crunchyroll premieres a new anime series, Black Torch, which is analyzed for its use of classic shonen tropes and character archetypes.
- Crunchyroll begins streaming the anime Sound! Euphonium, which was produced by Kyoto Animation.
- Crunchyroll released a final anime entry, and Studio BONES president Masahiko Minami discussed anime at Otakon in North America.
July 2026
23 events- Crunchyroll and Netflix are competing for global streaming market share.
- Akira's revival is underway, with reports that Hollywood is involved in plans for a remake, and Crunchyroll and Sony are bringing the property to theaters.
- Twin Engine is producing content for Netflix, contributing to the ongoing competition between Crunchyroll and Netflix in the global streaming market.
- The article details various corporate partnerships and acquisitions involving major media companies like Sony Group, Crunchyroll, AT&T, Starz, and Peacock, including a 2021 acquisition.
- Crunchyroll hosts the major anime series adaptation of the Bungo Stray Dogs manga.
- Amazon, Netflix, and Crunchyroll are competing in the global streaming market.
- Crunchyroll and Pony Canyon are holding industry panels and premier simulcasts at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
- Crunchyroll and Netflix are competing for valuable anime licenses while being benchmarked against Quentin Tarantino's influential work.
- Crunchyroll and Bilibili are both platforms that host and stream popular animated content.
- Crunchyroll hosts the successful anime series adaptation of The Cat and the Dragon.
- Crunchyroll acquired the anime retailer Right Stuf.
- Crunchyroll has renewed the anime featuring Coco, which is voiced by Joshua A. Waters (Qifrey) and features Madeleine Morris as a leading voice actor.
- Crunchyroll announced on July 10th that the setting for the next major arc of a series will be Jeju Island.
- Crunchyroll is hosting a project where Takayuki Yamamoto directs content, featuring Aoi Yūki's role set in Rhine, and involving Kenta Ihara.
- Rotten Tomatoes is monitoring critical and audience scores for a project, and the involved parties are also utilizing the services of Abby Trott for voice acting in major releases.
- George Wada hosted an industry panel in Tokyo on July 6, involving discussions about the Sony acquisition of Crunchyroll.
- Crunchyroll will stream the anime that is set in Mongolia.
- Crunchyroll has made the reboot series Casshern Sins available in its catalog, which was animated by Madhouse.
- CloverWorks is producing the adaptation of Sumiko Arai's manga, and Crunchyroll is sharing news about the series.
- A-1 Pictures and Aniplex are collaborating on the Solo Leveling movie production, which will be showcased for Crunchyroll.
- A new anime adaptation project is underway, with Rie Matsumoto, Kimiko Ueno, and Toshihiro Kawamoto handling key creative roles including scripts, directing, and character design.
- Kinema Citrus is producing an anime series, with Kevin Penkin composing music and Franziska van Wulfen handling character designs, which Crunchyroll is streaming.
- Crunchyroll is distributing a film in the US and Canada.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
20 events- Crunchyroll announced its expansion into the South Korean streaming market, launching its platform there and integrating the Funimation distribution network.
- Bones Film is producing an anime series with Crunchyroll, appointing Motonobu Hori as chief animation director, and utilizing Yurina Hirate and Kimiko Ueno in the production process.
- Crunchyroll, Kyoto Animation, and MAPPA are hosting and streaming successful studio productions.
- Sayaka Ono contributed a celebratory illustration for a new series produced in collaboration with Bandai Namco Pictures, which is now streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll.
- Crunchyroll is distributing a new series featuring voice actors Fumiko Orikasa, Erika Ikuta, and Asami Seto.
- Donghua gaining global attention and market share, with series being streamed on the platform.
- Crunchyroll hosted the anniversary special of the successful donghua adaptation of Lord of Mysteries on June 1st.
- Dr. Stone was noted as a fan favorite on the Crunchyroll streaming platform.
- Crunchyroll handles the premiere of a new series featuring Eva and Hiroshi Naka.
- Protagonist returns to the icebound planet (Earth) as an anime series airs on the Crunchyroll platform.
- Bidibul Productions co-produces a film adaptation of Jean-Marc Rochette's graphic novel, adapted by Benjamin Massoubre, which Crunchyroll distributed internationally.
- Daisuke Murata and Kazuhiro Ozawa contributed to the anime staff, which is distributed by Crunchyroll.
- Reviews of successful media properties are underway, alongside updates regarding the art direction for the new arc.
- Crunchyroll picked up a new anime directed by Ayumu Watanabe and cast Reina Ueda, making it available in North and Central America.
- Crunchyroll acquired the Tachibana series and released it digitally in France.
- Crunchyroll is offering streams with English subtitles and dubbing, alongside the option for original Japanese audio.
- Sony acquired Crunchyroll in 2021.
- Crunchyroll is hosting pop-up shops for Chainsaw Man merchandise in Tokyo and Osaka.
- A 2018 study documented high harassment rates in physics and noted that streaming services misrepresented Japanese culture in media.
- Crunchyroll is revealing its expansion strategy, noting significant audience growth and increasing its presence across Asia, including Thailand.