Tag: anime

Netflix released 52% of its Original TV seasons in non-English languages in 2025, marking a structural shift toward local-language production at scale. English-language projects still account for the majority of content spend, reinforcing the company’s dual-track strategy of global event…

Sony delivered another quarter that reinforces its diversified, high-yield model. While Pictures revenue dipped 2% due to a lighter release slate, the company leaned into anime and music, with Demon Slayer and the Aniplex unit driving substantial growth across segments.…

Netflix and Riot Games have turned anime adaptations into high-leverage IP extensions that drive user engagement and monetization across platforms. Arcane and Devil May Cry boosted gameplay metrics, grew subscriber interest, and deepened fan investment, creating a transmedia feedback loop.…

Crunchyroll is expanding its anime ecosystem with the launch of Crunchyroll Manga, a digital manga reader app debuting in October 2025. The move follows surging global demand for anime, with Crunchyroll now boasting 17 million paid subscribers and leveraging the…

Sony reported a record-breaking quarter, driven by the continued dominance of its PlayStation business, which posted an 8% revenue increase and a 127% jump in operating income. Despite a 3% revenue dip in the Pictures division, strong TV output helped…

Netflix is the top global platform for anime, with 48% of viewers subscribing for its anime content, per a Dentsu study surveying 8,600 consumers across 10 countries. Anime is now a major driver of streaming subscriptions, especially among Gen Z…

Crunchyroll, now boasting 17 million subscribers, is asserting itself as a global entertainment force, with anime projected to reach 1.5 billion fans by 2030. At Annecy, the company showcased its expanding strategy across theatrical releases, immersive events, and merchandise, backed…

Skip unpacks Sony Pictures Entertainment's rough quarter, with profits sliding 21% to $223 million due to rising marketing costs and weaker catalog licensing. Despite a 6% revenue bump to $2.62 billion, operating income fell 16.5%. Meanwhile, PlayStation and Sony Music…

At CES 2025, Sony highlighted its focus on anime as a key growth strategy, leveraging its assets like Crunchyroll, which has grown to 15 million subscribers, and Aniplex. Upcoming projects include Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and a Ghost of Tsushima…

Crunchyroll announced the upcoming launch of Crunchyroll Manga, a premium add-on app for iOS and Android debuting in the U.S. and Canada later this year, offering a wide selection of manga titles. Additionally, Crunchyroll will exclusively premiere an anime adaptation…