By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
El Mundo TechEl Mundo TechEl Mundo Tech
  • Home
    • About El Mundo Tech
  • Games
    • Android
    • iOS
    • Microsoft
      • Xbox Series X/S
      • Xbox One
      • Xbox 360
    • Nintendo
      • Switch 2
      • Switch
      • Wii U
      • 3DS
      • Wii
    • PC
      • GOG
      • Epic Games Store
      • Prime Gaming
      • Steam
    • Sony
      • PlayStation 5
      • PlayStation 4
      • PlayStation 3
      • PlayStation Vita
  • Animation
  • More Fun
    • Manga
    • Comics
    • Films
  • Tech
  • Internet
  • Science
    • Climate Change
    • Space
  • English
  • Español
Search
© 2008 - 2025 El Mundo Tech LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Funimation acquires Crunchyroll for USD$1.175 billion
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
El Mundo TechEl Mundo Tech
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Games
  • Animation
  • More Fun
  • Tech
  • Internet
  • Science
  • English
  • Español
Search
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2008-2025 El Mundo Tech LLC. All Rights Reserved.
El Mundo Tech > Blog > Animation > Funimation acquires Crunchyroll for USD$1.175 billion
Animation

Funimation acquires Crunchyroll for USD$1.175 billion

Funimation acquires Crunchyroll
Funimation acquires Crunchyroll
Alberto Saldamando
Last updated: December 10, 2020 12:05 AM
By Alberto Saldamando
Share
SHARE

Sony’s Funimation has acquired anime streaming service Crunchyroll from AT&T for USD$1.175 billion, both Sony and Crunchyroll announced tonight.

Funimation, a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will get Crunchyroll’s audience of 3 million paid subscribers and 90 million users from more than 200 countries around the world.

“We are proud to bring Crunchyroll into the Sony family,” said Tony Vinciquerra, CEO and Chairman at Sony Pictures Entertainment. “Through Funimation and our terrific partners at Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment Japan, we have a deep understanding of this global artform and are well-positioned to deliver outstanding content to audiences around the world. Together with Crunchyroll, we will create the best possible experience for fans and greater opportunity for creators, producers and publishers in Japan and elsewhere. Funimation has been doing this for over 25 years and we look forward to continuing to leverage the power of creativity and technology to succeed in this rapidly growing segment of entertainment.”

“We are excited to embark on this new journey. Crunchyroll has built a world-class brand with a passionate fan-base of over 3M subscribers, 50M social followers and 90M registered users. These amazing fans have helped to propel anime into a global phenomenon,” said Joanne Waage, general manager at Crunchyroll. “Combining the strength of the Crunchyroll brand and the expertise of our global team with Funimation is an exciting prospect and a win for the incredible art form of anime.”

AT&T has been attempting to unload companies after its big purchase of Time Warner for USD$109 billion. It tried to sell Warner Bros. Interactive, which includes studios such as Rocksteady, NetherRealm and many others. Meanwhile, Sony is becoming a very strong contender in the world of anime with its purchase of anime distributors in Europe (Wakanim) and Australia (Madman Anime). Now that Funimation acquires Crunchyroll, will Funimation become a stronger competitor for Netflix?

[Sources]: Sony Pictures: AT&T to Sell Crunchyroll to Sony’s Funimation Global Group. Crunchyroll: Crunchyroll and Funimation. Funimation: Funimation to Acquire Crunchyroll: Fans Win!.

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky
  • Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads
  • Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
World’s first Dragon Ball theme park announced
Toonami announces Dragon Ball Z Kai marathon to honor creator Akira Toriyama
Next Super Mario Bros. film coming in April 2026
Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024: All The Winners
TAGGED:AT&TCrunchyrollFUNimationFunimation acquires CrunchyrollNetherRealmRocksteadySonySony Music Entertainment (Japan)Sony Pictures EntertainmentTime WarnerWarner Bros InteractiveWarnerMedia

Sign Up For The Newsletter

Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
[mc4wp_form]
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Flipboard Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Tumblr Telegram Threads Bluesky Email Copy Link Print
ByAlberto Saldamando
Follow:
Alberto is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ElMundoTech.com and Freelance Writer/Blogger focused on Tech, Games, Internet, Electronic Devices, Anime & Manga, Space, and other related topics since 2006. エル·ムンド·テク.
Previous Article Halo Infinite | Multiplayer Halo Infinite now set for launch in Fall 2021
Next Article Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Invitation A new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter will be revealed at The Game Awards 2020

Search

Categories

Archives

Noticias NewsWire

El nuevo motorola razr: estilo icónico, IA de moto y ahorros exclusivos de Verizon

PRESS RELEASE - Thu, 22 May 2025 15:18:56
— Obtén una garantía de precio fijo en cualquier myPlan y recibe un motorola razr por nuestra cuenta con cualquier intercambio y myPlan — — La gran noticia —

Kia América anunció los precios del Carnival 2026

PRESS RELEASE - Thu, 22 May 2025 14:54:13
MIAMI, FL — 22 de mayo de 2025 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — El Carnival sigue impresionando con sus dos pantallas panorámicas de 12.3 pulgadas y comodidades avanzadas, como asientos VIP Lounge con calefacción , ventilación y modo de relajación con un solo toque. Un portón trasero, puertas corredizas manos libres y puertos USB-C ampliados garantizan …

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) Announces Call for Entries for 2025 ¡BRAVO! Awards

PRESS RELEASE - Wed, 21 May 2025 11:24:39
MIAMI, FL — May 21, 2025 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) has officially opened a call for entries for the 2025 HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards. For more than a decade, the renowned industry recognition has served as an opportunity to highlight and amplify excellence in multicultural communications. The annual …

View More

You Might Also Like

Stranger Things
AnimationTV

Stranger Things Animated Series Announced

Alberto Saldamando
By Alberto Saldamando
1 Min Read
Attack on Titan Final Season The Final Chapters Special 1 - Still 22 | ©Hajime Isayama, KODANSHA/“ATTACK ON TITAN” The Final Season Production Committee.
AnimationFilms

Attack on Titan Final Season The Final Chapters Special 1 is now on Crunchyroll

Alberto Saldamando
By Alberto Saldamando
2 Min Read
Super Mario Bros. Movie | April 5, 2023
FilmsAnimationGamesNintendo

The Super Mario Bros. Movie gets early release date

Alberto Saldamando
By Alberto Saldamando
1 Min Read

Always Stay Up to Date

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest articles instantly!
Coming Soon!

Follow Us on Social Media

Facebook Youtube Tiktok Instagram Wordpress Tumblr Threads Mastodon
El Mundo Tech

El Mundo Tech

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

© 2008-2025 El Mundo Tech LLC. All Rights Reserved. 

El Mundo Tech El Mundo Tech
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • English
  • Español