Crunchyroll

Streaming service for anime and dramas

San Francisco, California, United States

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll specializes in streaming anime, manga, and Asian dramas for a global audience. It operates on a subscription-based model, offering both free ad-supported content and premium memberships that provide benefits like early episode access and high-definition streaming. This dual revenue approach, combining advertising and subscription fees, allows Crunchyroll to cater to different audience segments. Additionally, the company sells merchandise related to anime and has started producing original anime series to attract more subscribers. What sets Crunchyroll apart from competitors like Netflix and Hulu is its exclusive focus on niche content that appeals to dedicated fans of anime and Asian pop culture. The goal of Crunchyroll is to build a strong community around its platform while providing a comprehensive entertainment experience for its users.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$4.7MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Entertainment, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Employer Paid Commuter Benefit
Parental Leave
Pet Insurance

Risks

Rising competition from niche streaming services threatens Crunchyroll's market share.
Illegal streaming sites undermine Crunchyroll's subscription-based revenue model.
Delays in launching the manga app may result in losing potential users.

Differentiation

Crunchyroll focuses exclusively on anime and Asian media, unlike broader platforms.
It offers both ad-supported and premium ad-free memberships for diverse audience needs.
Crunchyroll produces original anime series, enhancing its unique content library.

Upsides

Growing global interest in Asian pop culture boosts Crunchyroll's potential audience.
Collaborations with major gaming franchises expand Crunchyroll's content offerings.
Increased demand for anime merchandise supports Crunchyroll's revenue diversification.

Funding

Total raised$4.72 M
Latest valuation$1.20 B
StageACQUISITION
ACQUISITION
11/30/2020
$1.2 K
$1.20 B
DEBT
10/31/2015
$22
EARLY VC
2/28/2010
$1
$3.75 M
SERIES A
1/31/2008
$4
$20.50 M