If you thought Crunchyroll was just about streaming anime, think again
The anime giant is going all in — from games and manga to epic live events and immersive convention experiences.
Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini dropped a stacked calander during Anime Expo 2025 (via THR) – here’s a quick look at what the Crunchyroll crew have lined up next:
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Massive New Season Drop: Overwhelming variety with Black Clover returning, Re:ZERO season 4, Sentenced to Be a Hero, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Mushoku Tensei season 3, and more. Something for every anime fan.
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Crunchyroll Game Vault: Over 60 free-to-play games now available for premium subscribers, blending gaming and anime fandom in one place.
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Digital Manga App: Coming soon to the U.S., giving fans easy access to their favorite manga alongside their anime fix.
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Co-Productions and Originals: Crunchyroll is investing directly in anime productions, even taking stories from other countries and pitching them to Japanese studios for anime adaptation.
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Anime in Theaters: Big-screen events like Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye prove fans want immersive experiences beyond their phones and TVs.
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Music Festivals & Live Concerts: Crunchyroll’s anime music fest is hitting San Diego Comic-Con, plus hundreds of live concert videos for fans to vibe with.
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Next-Level Convention Booths: At Anime Expo, Crunchyroll’s massive interactive booth brought the hype with photo ops, immersive sets, and swag that made it feel more like an amusement park.
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Crunchyroll’s strategy? Be everything for anime fans, not just a streaming service. And honestly, they’re already crushing it.
