Crunchyroll becomes the one brand serving anime fans around the world.
In addition to consolidating its SVOD services (prices remain unchanged), Sony Pictures Entertainment subsidiary Funimation Global Group will now operate as Crunchyroll and has initiated a rebranding of its global footprint to consolidate Crunchyroll as a unique and global brand for anime.
“When we brought Funimation and Crunchyroll together last year, our top priority was to put the fans first,” said Colin Decker, CEO of Crunchyroll. “Combining all of our brands and services under the Crunchyroll brand allows us to deliver more value than ever before by combining subscriptions, dubbing, simulcasts, library, music, movies, manga – all in one subscription. The new Crunchyroll is a dream come true and we are grateful to the anime creators and millions of fans who have joined us to make this community what it is today. ”
FAQ for Crunchyroll, VRV, Wakanim and Funimation subscribers
- Wakanim/Funimation content is moving to Crunchyroll, what does that mean? Starting March 1, 2022, current and new Crunchyroll subscribers will have access to the library and simulcast content previously exclusive to Wakanim. All new series from the upcoming Spring 2022 season will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll. Wakanim will continue to add only new episodes of the current series.
- When can I watch the Wakanim series on Crunchyroll? How can I find out when and where a particular series will air? By the end of March 2022, 80% of the most popular series from Funimation and Wakanim will be available on Crunchyroll. Thereafter, additional Wakanim content will be added to Crunchyroll each month. All new series from the next spring season will be streamed exclusively on Crunchyroll.
- I have both a Crunchyroll subscription and a Wakanim subscription. Should I cancel it? All new series from the upcoming spring season will be streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll, and by the end of March 2022, you’ll be able to watch 80% of the most popular Funimation and Wakanim series on Crunchyroll. So if you already have a Crunchyroll subscription, you’re all set and you can cancel your Wakanim subscription whenever you want!
- Can I access Crunchyroll using my Wakanim login credentials? Not yet. If you’re a Funimation, Wakanim, or VRV subscriber, the best way to get access to all the latest episodes is to subscribe to Crunchyroll.
- As a welcome addition to the new Crunchyroll family, Wakanim, Funimation and VRV subscribers receive a special offer of 60 days of free Crunchyroll Premium.
- What will happen to the KAZÉ brand (KAZÉ Anime, KAZÉ Manga)? KAZÉ brands will remain unchanged for now
- What will happen to the DNA brand? The DNA brand will remain unchanged for now.