Crunchyroll is experiencing considerable growth. The number of paid subscriptions has exceeded two million within just a few months.
Crunchyroll has seen a significant increase in subscriptions in recent years. As the anime streaming service announced this week, it has added more than two million paying customers in just a few months.
According to the report, Crunchyroll now has more than 15 million subscribers, which is remarkable, as in January this number was still at 13 million.
In 2020 there were still three million
A further look into the past shows the momentum Crunchyroll currently has. In 2017, the streaming service announced that it had reached one million paying subscribers. By November 2018, this number had risen to over two million.
Im July 2020, Crunchyroll announcedthat the three million subscriber mark was exceeded. In August 2021, there were five million paying fansAt this rate, the next million mark is likely to be reached this year.
“It’s proof that the rich stories, characters and experiences our partners create are resonating with fans around the world in record numbers,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll, commenting on the latest results.
In his view, there has never been a better time to be an anime fan, as the number of people passionate about anime “continues to explode and the range of content continues to expand.”
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More than 50,000 episodes available
Crunchyroll is a video-on-demand platform that specializes in streaming anime and Asian live-action series and films. The platform offers a wide range of licensed content and is apparently popular with anime enthusiasts. The provider boasts over 50,000 episodes and more than 25,000 hours of anime series, music and films.
Examples include “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” “JUJUTSU KAISEN,” “One Piece,” “Chainsaw Man,” and “Solo Leveling.” In addition, Crunchyroll has collaborated with Sony Music Entertainment Japan to bring anime-related music to the service, including 3,300 music videos and concerts.
Prices start at 6.99 euros
The paid memberships are offered in three models. Below is an overview.
Fan
€6.99/month Access to the entire available Crunchyroll catalog without advertising. New episodes shortly after premiere in Japan. Streaming on one device.
Mega Fan (Monthly)
€9.99/month All content from Fan. Streaming on up to 4 devices simultaneously possible. Offline viewing. Crunchyroll Game Vault with a selection of games.
Mega Fan (Annual)
99.99 €/year All features of the Mega-Fan monthly membership 16% discount compared to the monthly rate (debited once a year).
Those interested in getting a taste of the offer can benefit from a seven-day trial membership.
Crunchyroll is a service of Crunchyroll LLC, which in turn operates as an independent joint venture between Aniplex and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Sony spent $1.175 billion on the anime platform in 2021.
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