Crunchyroll is a North American-based streaming service owned by Sony that focuses largely on Japanese anime but also covers several East Asian drama series. The service is available in several countries and has a small catalog of self-created and published series, with most of its content licensed with partners overseas.
Crunchyroll
- founded
- May 14, 2006
- notable shows
- In/Spectre, Tower of God, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Shenmue the Animation
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Anime Monopolies Are a Terrible Thing, And the Industry Is Now Ready to Fight the Streaming Trend
Streaming giants like Crunchyroll and Netflix have been dominating the anime scene, but Japan is starting to fight back against these monopolies.
Tired of Waiting For Solo Leveling Season 3? Then Watch These 10/10 Anime on Crunchyroll
Solo Leveling season 3 may not be released for a few years, but do not worry because Crunchyroll has some 10/10 anime series to watch in the meantime.
Dubs vs Subs: A New Report Gives Anime's Biggest Debate a Winner, But There Is 1 Catch
Subs vs. dubs is a huge topic of discussion in anime fandom, and while the debate rages on, it appears fans have a decidedly clear preference.
Want to Watch Free Anime? Crunchyroll Is Making Some of Its Best Titles Totally Free For a Limited Time
Crunchyroll is offering free-to-stream anime all month long as part of its Ani-May 2025 celebration, and some of its biggest titles are included.
AI Anime May Be In the Works, But Crunchyroll Wants Nothing to Do With It
AI seems like it is taking over most industries, but Crunchyroll is standing strong and pledging to not us AI in any of its creative projects.
Following Its Disastrous Anime Debut, The Beginning After the End's Creator Is Breaking Their Silence
The Beginning after the End's controversy emerged over its low animation quality, and its creator has finally broken the silence about the anime.
Crunchyroll Is the Go-To Place for Anime, But There's a Good Reason Netflix Is Investing In the Industry
Crunchyroll may be the lead anime streaming platform, but Netflix is slowly rising to the top and the streaming giants numbers can prove it.
As AI Backlash Grows, Crunchyroll Is Pivoting Away From the Technology ASAP
To maintain authenticity, Crunchyroll states that AI will have no involvement in any of its creative processes for the foreseeable future.
You May Love Anime, But You've Never Seen Anything Quite Like Witch Hat Atelier Before
Witch Hat Atelier is the most anticipated fantasy anime coming out in 2025, and it will deliver one of the best magic systems ever.
At Last, Demon Slayer's Specials Are Now Easier to Watch Than Ever Before
Crunchyroll announces that they are now streaming the Demon Slayer special episodes, right in time for fans to catch up before the series finale.
With Wall Street Betting Big on Anime, the Industry's Growth Is About to Go Nuclear
Investors Fuel Anime’s Meteoric Rise and Prepare for an Era of Unprecedented Expansion in Global Markets.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards Reveal 2025 Nominees as Solo Leveling Eyes the Top Prize
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards are in full swing, and Solo Leveling is a top contender, although it might be more complicated than people think.
Looking For a Masterpiece? Here Are 10 Anime With No Bad Episodes Streaming on Crunchyroll
If you're looking for an anime with no bad episodes, Crunchyroll is the place to go and these 10 series will leave you satisfied from start to finish.
Uncensored and Uncut: One of Anime's New Mainstream Titles Is Sparking Way More Controversy Than Expected
It's very surprising that Crunchyroll is actually simulcasting the very controversial anime Please Put Them On, Takamine-san.
It's Really True, One of Anime's Best Romances Just Left Crunchyroll
One of the best and most beloved classic romance anime series just left Crunchyroll very suddenly, and fans are devastated to see it gone,
Thanks to a Shocking Gundam Snafu, Anime Streaming Services Are Learning Why AI Subtitles Are Awful
One of Gundam's anime has a horrible mishap due to an incorrect AI subtitle translation from Amazon Prime, proving why AI has no place in anime.
10 Best Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll In April 2025
Crunchyroll is home to some of the best titles in anime, and there are 10 every fan needs to watch as the spring 2025 season gets started.
Crunchyroll And Netflix Are Great, But You're Missing Out On HIDIVE's Top-Tier Anime
HIDIVE might not be the biggest anime streaming platform around, but it has plenty of great anime to watch, and here are some of the best.
Anime's Growth Is Not Stopping Anytime Soon, And We Have Two Streaming Services to Thank
Crunchyroll caters to anime diehards, Netflix invests in originals—together, they drive anime’s explosive global growth
Anime's Spring 2025 Season Is Stacked, And Its Top Shows Are Heading to Crunchyroll
Cruncyhroll's spring 2025 lineup is one of the best, with fan-favorite titles returning like Wind Breaker, Fire Force, and The Apothecary Diaries.