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Crunchyroll Has Acquired the North American Distribution Rights for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle

Crunchyroll has acquired the North American distribution rights to a highly-anticipated Japanese anime movie: Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle. Following its Japanese premiere last February and a great success at the box office,  Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle will arrive in U.S. theaters starting on May 31, 2024. The upcoming movie is the latest installment to the…

Crunchyroll Won’t Provide Access to Funimation Content After April 2

The Funimation streaming service will cease operations on April 2, nearly three years after it and Crunchyroll were acquired by Sony Entertainment. And beginning on January 28, 2025 the price of Crunchyroll will nearly double—from $54.95 a year to $99.99. In an official announcement this week, Funimation told its subscribers, “Rest assured, this transition will…

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment Have Acquired the Rights for “Spy x Family” Movie

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced that they have acquired the North American and select global theatrical rights to “Spy x Family Code : White,” they will  team up to release the first film installment of the TV series. In addition to the North American rights, Crunchyroll also has rights for Latin America, Australia/New Zealand…

Crunchyroll to Distribute ‘The Concierge’ in North America

Yoshimi Itazu’s anime film The Concierge will be distributed in North America by Crunchyroll, according to an announcement by the company, which is a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex. The Concierge will be released in Japan on October 20 and is expected to be released in North America by Crunchyroll in…

Crunchyroll Unveils Global Theatrical Dates for Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume

Crunchyroll made an announcement to release Makoto Shinkai’s latest film, Suzume, the latest fantasy adventure anime from “Your Name” and “Weathering With You” director Makoto Shinkai, will be released in US and UK theaters on April 14.   Crunchyroll is teaming up with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Wild Bunch International and Eurozoom to release the film, which just opened in Japan…

Crunchyroll to Release Makoto Shinkai’s Anime Feature ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ in North America

Crunchyroll will have the North America distribution rights for a highly anticipated Makoto Shinkai’s latest outing,  “Suzume no Tojimari.”  Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute the film in Latin America, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa and parts of European countries. Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures and Wild Bunch International will distribute the film…

Crunchyroll Announces Theatrical Release Date for “Jujutsu Kaisen 0” Opening March 18

    San Francisco, Calif. (January 25, 2022) – Crunchyroll announced it will release the highly-anticipated JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 in theaters for fans on March 18 in the United States and Canada with tickets on sale February 25. The dark fantasy film from TOHO Animation will be available in both English dub and subtitled and…

Crunchyroll and Funimation Will be Combined after Sony Acquisition

Sony has confirmed it officially acquired anime giant Crunchyroll from AT&T in a deal worth almost $1.2 billion. According the official site of Sony Funimation, the pact, which was announced in December and finalized Monday, brings the 15-year-old Crunchyroll under the same roof as Sony’s own anime division, Funimation. The former competitors will be combined,…

Jim Mickle Reportedly Directing New Live-Action ‘Gundam’ Film

©Courtesy of Sunrise  Jim Mickle is reportedly set to write and direct Gundam, a new live-action film being created for Sunrise and Legendary Pictures. As reported in Deadline, production is expected to begin in early 2025, though few details are known about content. Mickle, the showrunner for Sweet Tooth, will be producing the film with…

Trapezium : Japanese Anime Bring Their Earnest and Rather Vulnerable Characters to Life

©Courtesy of Crunchyroll Joining a Japanese pop “idol” group is almost like enlisting in the military. There is constant practice, a rigid chain of command, and a strict code of conduct—but absolutely no boyfriends allowed. Yet, aspiring idols continue to dream of fans’ adulation. Kazumi Takayama would know. The “graduate” of the powerhouse female idol…