Crunchyroll is restricting access to its retail store to users with higher-tier subscription plans. Existing orders will continue to be delivered even after the transition.
Crunchyroll co-founder and former CEO Kun Gao has announced AniBiz, the first B2B marketplace dedicated to the anime industry. The platform aims to centralize licensing processes and facilitate global collaborations.
Crunchyroll announced it will begin localization in Taiwan this summer and then expand to South Korea. The platform strengthens its presence in the Asian market.
Hayate Inc., a joint venture between Crunchyroll and Aniplex, has announced the acquisition of all shares of the successful anime studio Lay-duce.