Crunchyroll News Takes New Step in Anime Evolution with a New Website,, Expanded Editorial Covereage, and Brand New Features to Serve Fans Globally
Los Angeles, CA (June 20, 2023) Crunchyroll, the global brand offering the ultimate anime experience, is today relaunching the award-winning news division Crunchyroll News to meet the global appetite of anime fans who want to stay up to date on news and information about the world of anime. Crunchyroll News is also expanding its content, deploying a newly designed site and introducing new features to continue serving as fans' go-to-source for all things anime.
“The relaunch of Crunchyroll News will allow us to more deeply engage with our audience and fans and fuel their deeper interest in all areas of anime, manga, gaming, and more,” said Gita Rebbapragada, Chief Marketing Officer at Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll News (https://www.crunchyroll.com/news) is the daily destination for those looking for a rich immersion into the dynamic world of anime, discover new series, read the latest from established and up-and-coming studios and creators, and check out coverage of current events. Crunchyroll News publishes articles in eight languages - English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Arabic, and Russian - and is read by millions monthly. The relaunched Crunchyroll News will deliver even more breaking news plus in-depth features, expert opinions and thoughtful analysis, and expanded coverage on all things anime.
Crunchyroll News is led by a seasoned team of journalists and anime experts, including David-Christopher Galhea, Editorial Director (Samsung, AMDA, Sky Zone); Nicholas Friedman, Senior Manager of English Editorial (The Dallas Morning News); Kristine Don, Senior Manager of International Editorial (ComicsVerse); Kyle Cardine, Managing English Editor (BuzzFeed News); and Leah President, Managing International Editor (NBC local affiliate). The editorial team comprises writers and editors from around the world (click here for masthead).
"Since 2011, Crunchyroll News' mission has been to inform and delight anime fans,” said Galhea. “With this relaunch we're thrilled to serve every fan—new and returning—an even greater experience of illuminating stories and in-depth coverage of their favorite anime. From exclusive interviews to red carpet events, Crunchyroll News will continue to celebrate the rich, diverse stories and voices of the anime community."
Crunchyroll News is expanding popular content and adding additional coverage and resources, including:
- More breaking news on series, creators, and talent.
- Premium in-depth feature content from personal storytelling and interviews to behind-the-scenes looks at the industry and beyond.
- Industry experts penning weekly columns, letters from the Editor, guest pieces, and interviews with the biggest names in anime.
- Expanded coverage of all things anime, including music, merch, games, manga, and more!
- Interactive, fan-focused content like cosplay roundups, polls, and quizzes
- Watch guides, explainers, and more to drive fans deeper into the shows they love and introduce new fans to series.
Crunchyroll's Product and Technology group collaborated with the Editorial team to build a new experience from the ground up - including a completely new design and backend - to deliver a great experience for fans looking for the latest anime news. The team also added new features to Crunchyroll News, including:
- Dark/Light Mode options are the most requested feature by fans!
- Custom RSS feeds
- Hyper-customized sections curated by anime experts to bring the best content to users' feeds
About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles and manga publishing.
Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. The Crunchyroll app is available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.
