Crunchyroll has just garnered $22 million in funding from Otter Media in a bid to expand their engineering division and focus on original content. Crunchyroll says that it now has 20 million registered users, and expects to have 750,000 paid subscribers by the end of 2015. 80% of all users speak English and come from the North American market. They watch the equivalent of … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll attains $22 million in funding
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China Blacklists 38 ‘Distasteful’ Anime and Mangas
On Monday, China's Ministry of Culture announced a ban on 38 Japanese anime and mangas that will no longer be allowed to be distributed in the country whether it be online or in print. The ministry said that 29 of China's leading internet portals including Sohu, Tencent and Baidu have received various warnings and have been fined for providing content that showcases sex and … [Read more...] about China Blacklists 38 ‘Distasteful’ Anime and Mangas
‘Daisuki’ Anime Streaming Service Adding ‘God Eater’ To Summer Line Up
This weekend at Anime Central convention, Daisuki, a new anime streaming service, has announced that God Eater will be added to it's summer line up. It was earlier this year that the anime adaption of Bandai Namco's popular PSP game would be getting it's own tv series to be directed by Takayuki Hirao with character designs by Keita Shimizu (Tales of Phantasia) along with music … [Read more...] about ‘Daisuki’ Anime Streaming Service Adding ‘God Eater’ To Summer Line Up
Upcoming ‘Dragon Ball Super’ Anime to get Manga Adaption
Just last month it was announced that the Dragon Ball Super anime will be hitting the Japanese airwaves in July after it's last series ending almost 18 years ago. The July issue of Shuiesha's V Jump magazine is revealing on Thursday that Toyotarō will be launching the manga version of the upcoming anime series, crediting creator Akira Toriyama with the original story. The … [Read more...] about Upcoming ‘Dragon Ball Super’ Anime to get Manga Adaption
Light Novel “A Corpse is Buried Under Sakurako’s Feet” Anime Green-Lit for Fall 2015
The official website for the new television adaption of the mystery light novel series A Corpse is Buried Under Sakurako's Feet (Sakurako-san no Ashimoto no wa Shitai ga Umatteiru) revealed on Friday that the new series will premier this fall. Along with the announcement of the release date, the official website has also announced its main production staff, it's first key … [Read more...] about Light Novel “A Corpse is Buried Under Sakurako’s Feet” Anime Green-Lit for Fall 2015
Are Some Anime Overrated?
You hear of it, time and time again. Everyone is talking about this anime, everyone is demanding you see it. It’s the greatest thing ever, you hear. It’s a classic, you hear. It will revolutionize the way we watch anime, you hear. Yet, upon watching, you find the anime isn’t all that. You might think it’s a little dull. You might not even like it, at all. It’s a case of … [Read more...] about Are Some Anime Overrated?
The Testament of Sister New Devil Second Season Scheduled for October 2015
With the end of the popular action harem anime, The Testament of Sister New Devil, fans can begin looking forward to the second season which is aimed for a Fall 2015 release. Tetsuto Uesu's fantasy light novel series' second season is titled The Testament of Sister New Devil BURST and is already in production for this October. The anime began airing on Crunchyroll on … [Read more...] about The Testament of Sister New Devil Second Season Scheduled for October 2015
Top 10 Digital Manga for April 2015
April has just drawn to a close and in North America there has been a number of titles that have made the New York Times Bestseller list. Most of the digital manga on this list have had wildly successful anime that have done very well on Crunchyroll and Funimation. If you are looking for the manga adaption for your favorite anime, look no further than our definitive list for … [Read more...] about Top 10 Digital Manga for April 2015
Essential Funimation Anime
If you've just gotten a Funimation subscription, or maybe you’re mulling over the idea of acquiring one, it might be hard to decide what to watch first. Here is, in no particular order, a list of the essential Funimation anime: the ones you simply have to see. Soul Eater One of Funimation’s top-selling anime, it’ll be a surprise if you haven’t seen this one already. … [Read more...] about Essential Funimation Anime
Funimation Now Available on PS4
The app ball is finally rolling for the Playstation 4! After attaining Youtube, HBO and most recently Spotify, anime fans can now get their fun filled anime thirst quenched by the new Funimation streaming service available in the PS4 app store! With a large roster of animes to choose from, the new app brings you the option on your viewing preference for anime, allowing you … [Read more...] about Funimation Now Available on PS4
Taifuu no Noruda Original Animated Film Announced
A new animated film was announced by Studio Colorido this past week entitiled Taifuu no Noruda (Typhoon Noruda), during their premier of TV series Punchline. The new animated film is set to debut in Japan on June 5th and will remain in theatres for a limited three weeks. Taifuu no Noruda will be Studio Colorido's first feature-length film since their development in 2011 and … [Read more...] about Taifuu no Noruda Original Animated Film Announced
Second Sailor Moon Crystal Series to Come This Summer
On Friday, Toei Animation Europe has stated in a news article that a second series for the popular Sailor Moon Crystal is in the works and will premiere this summer! For the fans that had read the manga, this means this new series will follow the Mugen (Infinity) arc which will introduce the outer senshis, Pluto, Uranus and Neptune as well as the new threat to humanity: The … [Read more...] about Second Sailor Moon Crystal Series to Come This Summer
Top 5 New Anime for April 2015
There are certain times of year when new anime arrives in hordes, and April is one of those times. And sometimes it can be hard to weed through the slew of new shows and find the ones worth watching. The following is a list of the top five most promising new series, whether by the based material or just the great premise of the plot. For the purposes of this list, we've … [Read more...] about Top 5 New Anime for April 2015
Crunchyroll Adds Fruit of Grisaia second season and I Can’t Understand What My Husband is Saying 2nd Season
As the new spring season is upon us, plenty of new and wonderful animes will soon be airing on Crunchyrolls simulcast! Two new anime's from the Fruit of Grisaia franchise as well as the 2nd season for the popular I can't Understand What My Husband is Saying: 2nd Thread will be added to the Crunchyroll rosters! The Labyrinth of Grisaia is a 60 minute broadcast special and … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Adds Fruit of Grisaia second season and I Can’t Understand What My Husband is Saying 2nd Season