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Crunchyroll unveils London mural & MCM screening programme

Crunchyroll, the global anime brand, is celebrating its autumn Supercharged line-up of anime with a mural, hand-painted onto a wall in London’s Shoreditch. Global Street Art Agency, the UK’s leading hand-painted advertising agency, executed the colourful 20m x 4m anime-themed mural on the Adore & Endure wall,  on the side of the legendary Village Underground, […]

October 28, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Amaki, Kabira hosting 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

Crunchyroll, the international brand serving the ultimate anime experience to millions of fans, has revealed that renowned voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira will be hosting the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards for the first-ever live show in Japan early next year. “We share a deep love of anime with Sally and Jon, […]

October 25, 2022

TMT Insights boosts presence in UK and Europe

TMT Insights is increasing its presence and capacity across the UK and Europe. Through hiring, membership, and engagement with key industry bodies and events, the company says it is positioning itself to respond to high demand for its media expertise. Most notably, the company has appointed BBC Studios and Warner Bros Discovery alum Ben Blomfield […]

August 22, 2022

Crunchyroll taking Anime Awards to Japan in 2023

Crunchyroll, the global player in bringing fans the ultimate anime experience everywhere, has announced that the seventh edition of its annual awards programme, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, will take place in Japan for the first time ever for 2023. The Anime Awards live ceremony will be held on March 4th 2023 at the Grand Prince […]

August 17, 2022

Crunchyroll lowers India price

The cost of a Crunchyroll Premium membership is decreasing in India as the subscription tiers shift to ₹79/month (€1) for its Fan subscription tier and ₹99/month for its Mega Fan tier subscription. The change also means that anime fans will now be charged in local currency. Crunchyroll says the price decrease will create consistency across […]

July 19, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Research: Video providers face streaming competition

The inaugural Battle Royale study from Hub Entertainment Research shows that the average household consumes entertainment – video, music, gaming, podcasts – from almost 13 different sources. But only half of those sources are considered must-haves. According to Hub, Covid and the launch of new streaming platforms have kicked the streaming revolution into high gear.  […]

May 25, 2022

Crunchyroll to screen SPY x FAMILY and The Rising of the Shield Hero at MCM Comic-Con

Crunchyroll will be at MCM Comic-Con London this weekend with two special screenings: SPY X FAMILY and The Rising of Shield Hero, episodes 1 and 2, Season 2 (DUB). Full details below –  SPY x FAMILY: Episode 1 and 2 (dubbed) can be watched on  Centre Stage, 18.10pm on May 28th, and The Rising of the […]

May 24, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Crunchyroll acquires Suzume No Tojimari rights

Crunchyroll has acquired the global distribution and marketing rights (excluding Asia) from TOHO, for Makoto Shinkai’s upcoming film, Suzume No Tojimari (working title). The deal was finalised at the Cannes Film Festival and was negotiated by Crunchyroll’s Chief Content Officer Asa Suehira, Wild Bunch International’s CEO Vincent Maraval and TOHO’s Akihiro Takeda. Suzume No Tojimari […]

May 23, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Crunchyroll acquires Chainsaw Man

Crunchyroll has acquired the streaming rights to the anime adaptation of Chainsaw Man. Crunchyroll will simulcast the series from Japan later this year, subtitled and dubbed, in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Dubs will include English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German. Based on the popular, award-winning manga written […]

May 17, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero in cinemas globally

Crunchyroll and Toei Animation have announced it will release Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero – the newest film in the worldwide anime blockbuster franchise – in cinemas around the globe this summer. This is marks the first globally-distributed theatrical release for Crunchyroll, who will be the sole distributor in North America. Internationally, the movie will […]

May 11, 2022By Nik Roseveare