Crunchyroll Co-Produced More Than One in Six New TV Anime in 2025
The data confirms Crunchyroll's production footprint is far larger than casual viewers assume, shaping what gets made and which genres dominate the seasonal slate.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime By The Numbers.
A new analysis finds Crunchyroll was involved in the production of over 16% of new TV anime released in 2025. The report examines the company's production role, its preference for isekai and webtoon adaptations, and its relationships with publishers. The piece also discusses Crunchyroll's Oscar campaign for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and the launch of Kodansha Studios for live-action manga adaptations.
More than one in six new TV anime released in 2025 carried Crunchyroll's involvement in some part of production, according to a count by Anime By The Numbers. The analysis breaks down the company's production portfolio by genre and publisher relationship, noting a concentration in isekai and webtoon-based titles. The report also comments on Crunchyroll's Oscar campaign for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, framing it as a bid for Hollywood attention that may struggle with voters unfamiliar with the medium. Separately, the piece notes the launch of Kodansha Studios, a venture aimed at live-action adaptations from the publisher's manga library, and suggests a focus on titles not already adapted into anime could yield stronger results.
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- Anime By The Numbers Crunchyroll Co-Produces Way More Anime Than You Think