At CCXP Mexico, Crunchyroll announced 6 new acquisitions including Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You and Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life, as part of the summer season of anime. Additionally, in celebration of 10 years of beloved anime adaptations on Crunchyroll characters from ReZERO, KONOSUBA and Bungo Stray Dogs, join Hime, […]
Bizaar Studios has announced its Bizaar FAST Channel offering has expanded to Prime Video in the US and Canada. The larger footprint adds to the channel currently available on Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Plex and Hisense. The new deal comes on the heels of the recent addition of Funimation Founder Gen Fukunaga to Bizaar’s […]
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is reportedly planning hundreds of lay-offs in the coming months as part of a major restructuring effort across its global operations. The move is expected to impact multiple divisions including film, television and corporate operations. The plan was outlined to employees in a memo from CEO Ravi Ahuja, reports Variety. Alongside […]
Crunchyroll, the home for anime worldwide, has announced that its entire catalogue is now available to stream via Apple TV in the UK. Viewrs can subscribe to Crunchyroll directly through the Apple TV app, allowing them to watch an array of anime on their Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. Subscriptions start […]
Toei Animation and Crunchyroll have announced the return of the One Piece Simulcast on Crunchyroll this spring in EMEA with the start of the Elbaph Arc, continuing the global anime phenomenon with an all-new chapter in the Straw Hats’ journey. Following a three-month break after the conclusion of Egghead Arc Part 2, this new arc […]
Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, has announced the double premiere and same-day English dub release for the award winning fantasy series Witch Hat Atelier. Episodes 1 & 2 stream exclusively on Crunchyroll from April 6th. In a world where only witches can cast magic, they must avoid being seen by ordinary people while […]
Crunchyroll, the home for anime worldwide, has acquired the upcoming ninja battle action anime Black Torch, licensed by VIZ Media, the leading publisher and distributor of manga and anime, and home to the iconic Shonen Jump brand. Based on the manga by Tsuyoshi Takaki, the series will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia, with […]
Crunchyroll, the globakl home for anime, has announced the acquisition of the dark fantasy series Dorohedoro. The first season (12 episodes and a special episode) is available now in both Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English. Season 2 will be available to stream on Crunchyroll starting in April. Adapted from Q-HAYASHIDA’s manga published […]
Research from Ampere Analysis highlights the critical role local Originals have played in Netflix’s international success in penetrating new markets. Audiences worldwide continue to show a strong preference for locally produced content, and in 2025, 52 per cent of Netflix’s Original TV season releases were non-English-language. Breaking into majority territory for the first time, this […]
Japan’s premium VoD sector reached a significant milestone in 2025, expanding 15 per cent year-on-year to reach $7.2 billion (€6.07bn) in total revenue. The market is increasingly defined by layered monetisation strategies, including the expansion of ad-supported tiers and a strategic shift toward deeper local content, live events and sports, according to the Japan Online […]