Jesse James
The world’s most popular anime brand, Crunchyroll, returns yet again. This time around, they are back in the news with a huge announcement, an inaugural slate of Crunchyroll Originals. These new originals include eight series spanning adventure, fantasy, romance, historical fiction, and more. The shows, produced with respected publishers including Kodansha, animation studios such as MAPPA, and from Crunchyroll Studios, are just the latest from Crunchyroll.
The brand has a continued commitment to delight fans and expands the global anime community. Joanne Waage, General Manager of Crunchyroll, spoke about the news and the future. She stated: “Since our launch in 2006, Crunchyroll has been at the forefront of anime fandom and a driving force in the popularizing of this beloved genre worldwide.” She added, “In keeping with this tradition, we are incredibly excited to announce our first slate of Crunchyroll Originals. These stories range from the traditional to the innovative, blending eastern and western ideas within the spectrum of anime. We hope this content will not only delight our current fans but also create a pathway for new fans to fall in love with this amazing art form.”
Crunchyroll Originals will build upon Crunchyroll’s global collection of anime, with more than 1,000 titles and 30,000 episodes currently available. You can find out all about the full slate of originals at Crunchyroll right now. In the meantime, keep it locked for much more from the entertainment side of things coming very soon.
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