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Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge

Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

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Crunchyroll opens Anime Awards voting with new nominees

Fans can now pick from nearly 50 anime titles as the 10th awards widen voting to MyAnimeList and add star presenters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Gaming

New anime series Ghost of Tsushima announced for 2027

Crunchyroll, Aniplex and PlayStation Productions are set to produce an anime series based on the acclaimed game Ghost of Tsushima, premiering in 2027.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

Unified Communications

Crunchyroll & Spotify partner to enhance anime music experience

Crunchyroll partners with Spotify to launch curated anime music playlists, enriching fans' experience. Global anime music streams on Spotify have surged by 395% since 2021.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Gaming

Crunchyroll surpasses 15 million paying subscribers mark

Crunchyroll surpasses 15 million monthly paying subscribers, marking a milestone for the company and the global anime industry, reflecting its growing appeal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Gaming

Crunchyroll to unveil new brand identity at San Diego Comic Con

Crunchyroll will unveil a refreshed brand identity at SDCC, featuring a modernised logo, updated font, vibrant colours, and new anime-inspired elements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Gaming

Crunchyroll expands game library with 15 new exclusive titles

Crunchyroll expands its Game Vault, adding 15 titles, including Battle Chasers: Nightwar and Dawn of the Monsters, enhancing its offerings for Mega Fan members globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

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Beyond Expo draws 30,000 visitors to Macao tech show

Record attendance and a wider startup pitch contest signalled Macao's growing role as a regional hub for AI and hardware investment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026

Digital Entertainment

Prime Video introduces add-on subscriptions in New Zealand

Prime Video has launched add-on subscriptions and a new Store in New Zealand, allowing users to personalise their viewing experience across various services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024