Crunchyroll Group Corporation conference at CES 2025 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. Initially, it will be available in English in the United States and Canada , with plans to include other languages later.
The app will be released for iOS and Android , with support for web browsers planned for the future. Thus, this launch marks a strategic return by Crunchyroll to the digital manga publishing segment, after having started its activities in the area in 2013.
Rahul Purini, president of Crunchyroll, shared his expectations about the new project:
Crunchyroll Manga will be an innovative platform that will bring catalogs from renowned publishers, providing fans with exclusive access to the works that inspire the anime we love so much. With this exciting new venture, we aim to bring even more value to your Crunchyroll subscription, complementing our extensive anime library, Crunchyroll Game Vault, and the broad selection of the Crunchyroll Store.
Recent data highlights 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 cater to this audience but also boost the global popularity of anime and manga.
Experience and technology promise at Crunchyroll:
With the promise of offering an improved experience and powerful titles, Crunchyroll Manga will be a milestone in the digital manga market. Keep an eye out for upcoming updates on the titles and publishers that will be 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
