Crunchyroll Sony Group Corporation CES 2025 conference that it is developing a new digital manga . Called Crunchyroll Manga , the app will be a premium extension of the service and is scheduled to launch in late 2025. It will initially be available in English for the United States and Canada , with plans to include other languages later.
The app will be released for iOS and Android , with web browser support planned for the future. This launch marks a strategic return for Crunchyroll to the digital manga publishing industry, having begun its operations in the field in 2013.
Rahul Purini, president of Crunchyroll, shared his expectations for the new project:
Crunchyroll Manga will be an innovative platform featuring catalogs from renowned publishers, providing fans with exclusive access to the works that inspire the anime we love. With this exciting new venture, we aim to add even more value to the Crunchyroll subscription, complementing our extensive anime library, the Crunchyroll Game Vault, and the wide selection of the Crunchyroll Store.
Recent data shows that around 70% of anime fans read digital manga at least once a month. This statistic reinforces the growing demand for this format. However, the company believes the new app will not only serve this audience but also boost the global popularity of anime and manga.
Crunchyroll's Experience and Technology Promise:
With the promise of an enhanced experience and top-tier titles, Crunchyroll Manga will be a milestone in the digital manga market. Stay tuned for future updates on the titles and publishers available on the app.
Ultimately, this new initiative highlights Crunchyroll to expanding the horizons of Japanese entertainment for fans around the world.
Source: Official Website
