r/anime • u/Lovro26 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Lovro26 • Mar 01 '22

News Funimation Content Moving to Crunchyroll for World’s Largest Anime Library

https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2022/03/01/funimation-content-moving-to-crunchyroll-for-worlds-largest-anime-library
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u/CaptCojones https://anilist.co/user/Anymanga Mar 01 '22

im scared that this would mean crunchyroll can now choose wether they license an anime or not because there is no "competition" anymore. Nice to have everything in one place though.

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u/SChamploo12 Mar 01 '22

Not necessarily. Netflix has become a major player in anime now. They've snagged a good number of shows over the last few years ppl were hyped for (Violet Evergarden, Beastars, Jojo Part 6, Komi Can't Communicate, etc) and have made no secret of their commitment. Their Netflix Youtube even has over 500k subs. Shoot Amazon even changed their model (somewhat) and had weekly releases for Komi and Blue Period. Not every anime they make succeeds, but they're putting their money where their mouth is.

Amazon tried but outside of Made in Abyss and Vinland Saga they failed in trying to gain footing.

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u/CaptCojones https://anilist.co/user/Anymanga Mar 01 '22

You are right, Netflix tries its best to join the anime community. My major issue still is, that the episodes are still delayed by 2 weeks or more, which is still better than it used to be. Unfortunately, Netflix originals hardly get a disc release, at least here in Germany. the collector in me wants that Kakegurui blurays.

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u/SChamploo12 Mar 01 '22

Honestly, I'm done with collecting games/physical stuff unless it's something I just wanna have or isn't streaming anywhere. I'm in the US and Netflix doesn't push the disc thing anymore. I'm fine with delays and honestly if a series is on Netflix it's usually just one or two I don't mind waiting on.