Industry
8/28/2026
Crunchyroll App on Nintendo Switch Shuts Down on October 30
Crunchyroll announced that its Nintendo Switch app will be fully shut down on October 30, 2026. The app is already unavailable on Nintendo Switch 2.
Crunchyroll announced that its Nintendo Switch app will be fully shut down on October 30, 2026. The app is already unavailable on Nintendo Switch 2.
The Crunchyroll Store has discontinued physical manga and light novel sales, and the store is now exclusive to Mega and Ultimate Fan subscriptions.
Crunchyroll brings anime streaming to BMW and Mini vehicles via FORVIA's Appning platform. The app, which will provide access to the Crunchyroll catalog on in-car entertainment systems, is launching a new experience for anime fans.
Crunchyroll and STARZ have joined forces with a $16.99/month bundle subscription on Amazon Prime Video. Anime and premium series content meet in a single account.
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.