The 2026 anime streaming market is defined by Crunchyroll’s post-Funimation merger dominance, Netflix’s push into high-quality originals, and fierce licensing competition. While Crunchyroll offers the ...

Sony is effectively merging its two anime streaming services, announcing that Crunchyroll subscribers will have access to library and simulcast content previously available exclusively on Funimation ...

Following Funimation’s full integration into Crunchyroll, the anime streaming market in 2026 is dominated by two major players—Crunchyroll and HIDIVE. Crunchyroll commands the largest catalog, most ...

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 ...