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Crunchyroll now on Apple TV

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 […]

March 27, 2026By Nik Roseveare

New One Piece on Crunchyroll this spring

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 […]

March 27, 2026

Netflix: “Over half of our subs watch anime”

Netflix anime titles like Baki Hanma and Pokémon Concierge may live on opposite ends of the genre spectrum, but their global fandom reflects something bigger: anime is no longer niche, it’s now mainstream, according to the streaming giant. “With over 50 per cent of global Netflix members watching anime, the genre is reaching more audiences […]

July 8, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Netflix announces staggered release for final Stranger Things

Netflix’s Tudum event – an annual celebration of fandom and pop culture that reveals news content and release dates – took over the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on May 31st with a stacked lineup of talent, reveals and musical performances. Hosted by Sofia Carson, the event brought thousands of fans together at the venue, […]

June 2, 2025By Nik Roseveare

LEGO embarks on new adventure with Netflix’s ONE PIECE

The LEGO Group, Netflix and Tomorrow Studios are coming together to chart a course into the Grand Line, bringing the epic live-action series ONE PIECE to life for LEGO building and Straw Hat Pirate fans alike for the very first time. “This is a truly special collaboration. For the first time, LEGO play and the […]

January 23, 2025

BBC acquires One Piece anime series

The BBC has acquired the UK rights to over 1,000 episodes of the English dubbed versions of the celebrated anime series One Piece. The series, produced by Toei Animation and based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga series of the same name, is the No.1 manga in the world with over 500 million copies sold and over […]

August 30, 2024

Research: Netflix’s new seasons significantly lift older seasons

Research from Ampere Analysis highlights how new season releases boost the viewing of older seasons. Analysis of a basket of shows debuting new seasons on Netflix in H2 2023 revealed that older seasons of these shows saw an increase of 86 per cent in viewing hours on H1 2023. Titles without a new season saw […]

August 20, 2024

One Piece cast revealed as first guests for MCM London this May

MCM London Comic Con’s first guest announcement for 2024 has been revealed as the cast of the hit One Piece anime series. Sonny Strait (the voice of Usopp), Ian Sinclair (Brook), Colleen Clinkenbeard (Monkey D. Luffy), Christopher Sabat (Roronoa Zoro), Luci Christian (Nami) and Mike McFarland (Buggy, Helmeppo) will be present at MCM London Comic […]

February 8, 2024

Leave the World Behind holds onto Netflix #1

Leave the World Behind, starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali and Myha’la was once again Netflix’s most viewed title of the week, notching 44.9 million views in the week commencing December 11th. Viewerss continued to get intertwined in the newest love triangle of Jackie, Cole and Alex and sent Season 1 of the coming-of-age […]

December 20, 2023

Netflix orders The One Piece animation

At Jump Festa 2024, Netflix announced that the manga One Piece is getting a new anime adaptation starting from the iconic East Blue saga. Titled The One Piece, the anime series will be produced by the renowned WIT Studio, recognised for their work on hit animeseries  such as SPY x FAMILY and Attack on Titan.  […]

December 18, 2023By Nik Roseveare