AT&T has officially divested Crunchyroll, closing the sale of the anime business to Sony’s Funimation group — bringing together two erstwhile competitors under the Sony umbrella. The telco, looking ...

LOS ANGELES - Sony Pictures Television Networks will acquire a 95% majority stake in U.S.-based anime distributor Funimation Productions for about $143 million. The deal values Funimation, which was ...

In 2026, Crunchyroll maintains its lead in anime streaming with the largest library, competitive pricing, and ad-free tiers, while Netflix focuses on exclusive originals and a binge-release model.

Anime is a hot commodity, but what are the downsides to this sudden rise of mainstream acceptance? While more money will be funneled into studios and anime distributors, anime will now be part of the ...