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Crunchyroll Launches Manga Service in India, Partners with Yen Press and Square Enix

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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Crunchyroll launched Crunchyroll Manga in India on October 8, 2026, offering over 250 digital titles. The service is bundled under the "Ultimate Fan" membership, priced at ₹299 per month or ₹999 annually. The platform features titles from Yen Press and Square Enix, among others.

From thehindubusinessline.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The rollout is part of Crunchyroll's broader international expansion into select English-speaking markets. Crunchyroll cited India as a strong market, noting that 81 per cent of Indian anime fans read digital manga monthly. This expansion supports Crunchyroll's growth as a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex.

From thehindubusinessline.com

Who's involved

  • CrunchyrollAmerican video streaming service launching the manga service in India.
  • Yen PressManga imprint providing content titles for the service.
  • Square EnixJapanese publisher providing content titles to the platform.
  • Sony GroupJapanese multinational conglomerate corporation that owns Crunchyroll.
  • AniplexJapanese entertainment company that partners with Crunchyroll.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CrunchyrollSpeculative

    Crunchyroll may drive new membership revenue through the successful launch of the manga service in India.

  • AniplexSpeculative

    Aniplex might benefit from Crunchyroll's successful market expansion and revenue growth.

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The entities involved

  • Crunchyroll

    American video streaming service

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  • Yen Press

    manga imprint of Yen Press LLC

    Nothing else this week.

  • Square Enix

    Japanese video game developer, publisher, and distribution company

    Nothing else this week.

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