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Anime Growth Helps Offset Sony Losses From Pixomondo Shutdown, Bungie Troubles
Sony’s latest financial report highlights rising anime revenue as VFX restructuring and live service gaming setbacks pressure other divisions.
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Court Intrigue And Body Swaps In Crunchyroll’s ‘I Am An Inept Villainess’ Trailer
Animated by Doga Kobo, the adaptation of Satsuki Nakamura’s 4 million copy-selling light novel unveils its first trailer ahead of a July 2026 debut.
‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Gets Day-And-Date Dub Launch As Crunchyroll Leans Into Global Simulcasts
Crunchyroll premieres the fantasy adaptation with two episodes and multiple language dubs, part of a broader push for simultaneous worldwide releases.
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Jumps To No. 1 With $46M Domestic, $88M Global Debut
‘GOAT’ adds $6.6M in its run, ‘Demon Slayer’ re-rerelease earns $1.3M, and ‘Zootopia 2’ adds $800,000 domestic as animated films fill the weekend chart.
Crunchyroll Expands Its U.S. Theatrical Push With New Reincarnated As A Slime Movie
The upcoming film rolls out nationwide this May, aligning cinema exhibition with the franchise’s next major streaming chapter.
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Leads China Box Office With $52M Opening, Pushes Global Total To $730 Million
The debut expands ‘Demon Slayer’s’ global momentum and has distributors seeing dollar signs with two more titles from the franchise’s final trilogy to come.
‘Chainsaw Man’ Extends Crunchyroll’s Box Office Hot Streak, Opening At No. 1
‘Chainsaw Man’ tops the U.S. box office with a $17.3M debut, strengthening Crunchyroll’s position as anime’s leading theatrical distributor.
From Superheroes To Shōnen: Sony Bets On Anime As The Next Global IP Engine
Sony Pictures Television’s Keith Le Goy says anime and gaming will drive the next generation of global IP, and he’s got the receipts to back it up.
‘Infinity Castle’ Tops ‘Superman,’ 2025’s Biggest Comic Book Film
Rising global anime demand lifts ‘Infinity Castle’ past Western superheroes, reshaping box office trends and studio franchise strategies.
Crunchyroll Planning ‘Demon Slayer – Infinity Castle’ Awards Season Push
‘Demon Slayer – Infinity Castle’ shattered records with $555M worldwide, proving anime’s mainstream power as Sony and Crunchyroll eye awards.
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Breaks Records, Becomes Highest-Grossing Anime Film Ever
‘Infinity Castle’ tops $555 million worldwide to become the highest-grossing anime film and Japanese film ever. It also took the top lifetime anime spot in the U.S.
‘Infinity Castle’ Slays North American Anime Box Office Record With $70M Opening
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ scored a $132.1M global weekend, including $70M from its NA debut, making it the biggest anime opener ever in the States.
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Eyes 26-Year Old Anime Box Office Record After $10M In Thursday Previews
‘Infinity Castle’ looks a lock to post the largest opening weekend for an anime film in North American history, passing 1999’s ‘Pokémon: The First Movie.’
‘Everyone Is After My Chainsaw Heart’: Sony Drops Unhinged Trailer For ‘Chainsaw Man’ Movie, Coming Oct. 24
The first English trailer for ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ teases Denji’s most explosive battle yet, hitting U.S. theaters October 24.
‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Season 3 Coming In January, Crunchyroll Drops New Teaser
‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ returns in January with Season 3, The Culling Game arc, streaming weekly on Crunchyroll outside of Asia.
‘Sekiro’ Anime Adaptation Brings A Fresh Aesthetic To FromSoftware’s Hit Franchise
Director Kenichi Kutsuna and a dream team of artists bring bold colors, hand-drawn style, and frenetic action to the ‘Sekiro: No Defeat’ anime adaptation.
‘Infinity Castle’ Breaks Fandango’s Anime Pre-Sale Record Ahead Of September U.S. Release
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ breaks Fandango’s anime pre-sale record, surpassing ‘Mugen Train’ and ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ ahead of its U.S. release.
Crunchyroll Announces Layoffs Amid Global Reorganization
Crunchyroll will undergo another round of layoffs as part of a global restructuring aimed at boosting growth in emerging markets.
Anime Hits New Heights As Crunchyroll Joins Delta’s In-Flight Entertainment
Crunchyroll and Delta partner to stream anime on flights, marking another milestone in anime’s rise from niche fandom to global mainstream.
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy And The Beast’ Returns To U.S. Theaters For One-Day-Only Screening
Crunchyroll is bringing Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘The Boy and The Beast’ to U.S. theaters for one day only on August 18.