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‘Back To Tomioka’ Turns Fukushima’s Forbidden Zone Into A Hand-Drawn Coming-Of-Age Adventure
Director François-Marc Baillet discusses adapting the graphic novel, his personal connection to the story, and depicting a community with respect.
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Inside Sony’s Anime Empire: How Aniplex, Crunchyroll, And Its Studios Fit Together
Sony has published a rare, behind-the-curtain look at its strategy to connect Japanese animation production with global distribution, gaming, and merchandising.
Crunchyroll’s NYCC Announcements Include Webtoon Adaptation Deal, ‘Sekiro’ And ‘Ghost Of Tsushima’ Updates
Crunchyroll’s NYCC showcase featured ‘Sekiro: No Defeat,’ ‘Ghost of Tsushima Legends,’ ‘Kagurabachi,’ and ‘The Remarried Empress,’ plus a Webtoon dev deal.
Anime Accounts For At Least Half Of Viewing For 82% Of Teen Fans, And Other Findings From New Study
A Crunchyroll commissioned NRG survey explores younger viewers’ appetite for experimentation, anime’s appeal, and how fandom extends into music and comics.
Sony Launches Crunchyroll Storyworks To Develop Anime And Live-Action Adaptations
Led by Sony veteran Tohru Iokibe, Storyworks will work with Japanese creators and develop projects for Crunchyroll and Aniplex’s HAYATE venture.
James Gunn, Bob Persichetti, And Justin K. Thompson To Headline Crunchyroll Anime Forum
The inaugural Anime Future Forum will bring leading filmmakers and Japanese animation executives to New York on October 7.
Science Saru Has Posted A Brilliant BTS Video For One Of The Year’s Best New Series, ‘Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia’
Naoko Yamada, Abel Góngora, and Kenichi Yoshida reveal how the studio translated Tomato Soup’s singular manga artwork and pacing into animation.
Crunchyroll Scoops Global Rights To Makoto Shinkai’s Mysterious Next Feature
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures will distribute the ‘Your Name.’ and ‘Suzume’ director’s still-untitled next feature worldwide outside Asia.
Crunchyroll And Starz Launch Discounted Streaming Bundle On Prime Video
Crunchyroll and Starz have launched a new Prime Video Channels bundle priced at $16.99 per month, a 27% discount on the two services.
‘We Wanted To Be Very Respectful Culturally’: Behind Science Saru’s Anime Adaptation Of ‘Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia’
Naoko Yamada and Abel Góngora discuss adapting Jaadugar, balancing historical authenticity, and portraying Persian and Mongolian cultures.
Crunchyroll Unveils ‘Solo Leveling’ Movie, ‘Ghost Of Tsushima’ Adaptation First Look At Anime Expo
The distributor also debuted the first ‘Ghost of Tsushima Legends’ character designs and announced a slate of upcoming anime series and films.
After A Crunchyroll Pickup, Annecy’s Most-Hyped WIP Became ‘The Wolf,’ Here’s What We Learned
Directors Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Tessier broke down the research, hybrid pipeline, and artistic vision behind Xilam’s ambitious mountain thriller.
Crunchyroll Looks Beyond Japanese Anime, Eyes European Collaborations Like ‘The Wolf,’ ‘Dreamland’
The streamer says France is a key growth market as it expands beyond Japan with projects from Xilam, Ellipse, and La Chouette.
Crunchyroll, Goodfellas Back Xilam’s Annecy WIP Thriller ‘The Wolf’
The distributors have boarded Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Teyssier’s psychological thriller, based on Jean-Marc Rochette’s graphic novel.
‘My Hero Academia,’ ‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Lazarus’ Win Big At Crunchyroll’s Anime Awards
Crunchyroll’s annual awards ceremony in Tokyo honored the year’s biggest anime productions after a record-breaking fan vote.
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.
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.