Research from Omdia reveals the majority of movies and series adaptations originating from games IP are animation. Japan has maximised opportunities from cross-media IP for decades, with Pokémon being the highest-profile global success. Some three quarters (72 per cent) of video-game adaptations since 1982 were from animation, with 65 per cent of these adaptations coming […]
Crunchyroll, the global brand offering the ultimate anime experience, is partnering with Jazwares, a global go-to authority on toys and collectibles, to bring fans an epic cross-category portfolio of their favourite anime properties. The new venture will kick off with an expansive suite of consumer products celebrating fandom across 18 anime series including Attack on […]
KC Global Media, the Asian entertainment network, and Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, has announced the launch of Japanese entertainment pack, Animax + GEM on Prime Video Channels in India. Animax + GEM offers customers a selection of popular Japanese anime, drama, and variety programmes with English subtitles from KC Global Media’s linear […]
Crunchyroll has announced its upcoming home entertainment release schedule, with physical editions of fan favourite anime available starting May 22nd. Titles available for purchase include SPY x FAMILY, One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Attack on Titan, Platinum End, and many more. The anime streaming service is offering enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase physical DVDs and […]
Crunchyroll, the anime streaming specialist, and Duolingo, the language learning platform, are partnering to celebrate anime and the sixth anniversary of Duolingo’s Japanese language course. Duolingo’s Japanese course will now feature nearly 50 phrases inspired by a number of popular anime series. As part of the partnership, premium Crunchyroll subscribers will be eligible for a […]
Crunchyroll, the international anime brand, is kicking off Ani-May with global retail and digital celebrations, including a variety of products celebrating fan-favourite series. In the UK, Crunchyroll will partner with iconic music and pop-culture retailer HMV. HMV will ensure anime fans in the UK are set up with the latest merchandise from some of their […]
KC Global Media (KCGM), the Asian entertainment network and multi-channel operator, has announced a deal with Malaysian integrated media and entertainment conglomerate, Media Prima, to bring premium Japanese drama, variety and anime onboard its video streaming app, Tonton. Through this agreement, more than 400,000 users on Tonton can now access an endless stream of Japanese […]
Crunchyroll has announced a partnership with AnimeConUK, which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from June 17th to June 18th. The event is aimed at all fans of anime, K-pop and manga. Crunchyroll will be screening some of the brand’s best-known anime titles at the event and attendees will also get the chance to meet the […]
A report published by Media Partners Asia (MPA), titled Netflix in the Asia Pacific, predicts that Netflix will grow revenues in the region this year by 12 per cent Y/Y to top $4 billion (€3.7bn), compared with 9 per cent growth in 2022, while local content investment will reach $1.9 billion. According to MPA, Netflix’s […]
Crunchyroll, the global anime brand, has launched a new music initiative that brings thousands of iconic videos and hundreds of popular and contemporary artists from Sony Music Entertainment Japan (SMEJ) to its service. During the Crunchyroll Anime Awards (held this year in Japan on March 4th), the company announced a new music initiative celebrating Japanese music and musicians that brings […]