Tag: crunchyroll

Crunchyroll has launched its app on Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, and Xumo Stream Box, expanding access to its 50,000+ anime episodes and 25,000+ hours of content on Comcast platforms and Xumo smart TVs.

Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa Corporation, the Japanese media giant behind Elden Ring, Ringu, and recent Cannes premiere Kubi. The move aligns with Sony's strategy to expand its IP portfolio, which includes Crunchyroll and Aniplex. Both companies have…

Sony Pictures faced mixed outcomes in Q2, with declines in home entertainment and theatrical revenues offset by strong growth in streaming and music. Group-wide, Sony’s net income surged 75%, driven by strategic gains in gaming and third-party content licensing. Sony’s…

Variety details how Tony Vinciquerra reimagined Sony Pictures Entertainment by avoiding generalist direct-to-consumer streaming and focusing on content partnerships and niche platforms like Crunchyroll. His strategy helped steer the studio through industry challenges and restructured its global operations, strengthening its…

Our latest column, From the Archives, highlights Crunchyroll's rise from its 2006 launch by UC Berkeley grads to a global anime leader. Evolving from a fan-driven platform to a licensed subscription service, Crunchyroll now leverages a "flywheel" model integrating streaming,…

We evaluate how Crunchyroll’s partnership with Bango taps into indirect channels like telcos and banking apps to fuel global subscriber growth. This bundling strategy lowers acquisition costs and positions Crunchyroll for "Super Bundling," offering a profitable path forward in the…

TVREV examines how Crunchyroll, owned by Sony, has grown from 5 million subscribers in 2021 to 15 million in 2024, generating over $1 billion in global consumer spending and how niche streaming can thrive amidst consolidation.

TheWrap looks at anime’s growing influence on U.S. streaming platforms, highlighting its appeal to younger, male audiences. Hulu leads the genre with 11.8% of its demand tied to anime, supported by the largest anime library, while Netflix captures 6.8% of…

Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra revealed that Crunchyroll is the only profitable streaming service aside from Netflix, with Sony planning to expand into genre-specific streaming. He predicts the market will consolidate to 3-4 major platforms, with niche services gaining traction.…

Crunchyroll, the Sony-backed anime streaming service, has surpassed 15 million monthly paid subscribers. This milestone highlights the growing popularity of anime, with Crunchyroll boasting the largest dedicated library of anime content, including 50,000 episodes and over 25,000 hours of series,…