Announced details
Distribution of English-language manga. Available on iOS, Android and the web.
More than 450 titles have been available since the service launched in the US and Canada in October 2025 (cumulative number of titles as of the date of disclosure).
Jointly operates Crunchyroll Manga. Entered into a capital and business alliance on 14 September 2026.
A US corporation headquartered at 444 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108. Its representative is Rahul Purini, President. A joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment in the US and Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. Its business is centered on anime streaming, along with events, theatrical anime releases, games, merchandise and news.
An add-on service for paid Crunchyroll members. In some countries, it is included as a benefit of the top-tier Ultimate Fan membership. Pricing varies by country.
The company does not address Contract Value / Impact on Business Performance.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Crunchyroll Manga |
| Counterparty | Crunchyroll, LLC |
| Counterparty overview | A US corporation headquartered at 444 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108. Its representative is Rahul Purini, President. A joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment in the US and Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. Its business is centered on anime streaming, along with events, theatrical anime releases, games, merchandise and news. |
| Relationship with the Company | Jointly operates Crunchyroll Manga. Entered into a capital and business alliance on 14 September 2026. |
| Offering price | An add-on service for paid Crunchyroll members. In some countries, it is included as a benefit of the top-tier Ultimate Fan membership. Pricing varies by country. |
| Contract Date | 14 September 2026 (capital and business alliance) |
| Launch date | 8 October 2026 (launch in 11 additional countries; actual) |
| Applicable area | Distribution of English-language manga. Available on iOS, Android and the web. |
| Usage history | More than 450 titles have been available since the service launched in the US and Canada in October 2025 (cumulative number of titles as of the date of disclosure). |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To meet users’ longstanding requests for manga and further enhance Crunchyroll for anime fans worldwide.