A.R. Madillo

2 weeks ago | animehunch.com | A.R. Madillo

Crunchyroll announced that Gachiakuta anime will be getting global premiere screenings ahead of its worldwide streaming release date. The screenings will take place in 15 countries and regions, scheduled to begin early in July. The United States premiere is scheduled for Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 4 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. This event will feature a screening of the first two episodes and include a special panel with creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, and producer Naoki Amano.

1 month ago | animehunch.com | A.R. Madillo

Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll has ended its library outreach program. This move is bound to impact community anime clubs and public libraries that relied on the program for their screenings. Crunchyroll communicated the decision recently to one of its users who had reached out, stating that it is exploring alternative methods to provide access to its service.

1 month ago | animehunch.com | A.R. Madillo

Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll has partnered with the Media & Entertainment Association of India (MEAI) to become the title sponsor for the WAVES Anime & Manga Contest (WAM!) 2025. As part of the sponsorship, Crunchyroll has introduced a Creator Development Grant aimed at supporting emerging Indian talent in anime, manga, and webtoons.

Mar 25, 2025 | animehunch.com | A.R. Madillo

Crunchyroll announced that Kappei Yamaguchi and Hiroaki Hirata, the Japanese voice actors of Usopp and Sanji from One Piece anime will be attending the upcoming Mumbai Comic Con on April 12, 2025. A multitude of anime fans in India have followed Luffy’s journey on the screens ardently over the years. However, this will be the first ever time that these two voice actors set foot in India, making this moment all the more historic for these fans.

Mar 24, 2025 | animehunch.com | A.R. Madillo

Matt Owens, one of the showrunners behind Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece, has announced his departure from the series to prioritize his mental health. In a message shared on Instagram, Owens reflected on his six-year journey with the show, describing it as a dream come true but also acknowledging the immense demands of the project. “The last 6 years working on the live action One Piece have been a life changing journey. A dream come true.