Think you already know Crunchyroll?
There is a good chance there is still plenty you haven't heard about.
Crunchyroll has grown from an online anime community into a much larger entertainment brand, with streaming at the center but plenty happening outside of the standard anime library.
Here are 10 more things you might not know about Crunchyroll.
1. Crunchyroll has its own Anime Awards
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards have become one of the biggest annual celebrations of anime.
The first awards were announced in 2016, with the inaugural ceremony taking place in early 2017.
The 2026 edition marked the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, bringing creators, voice actors, musicians and fans together in Tokyo.
It has come a long way from Crunchyroll's early community days.
2. More than 73 million people voted in the 2026 Anime Awards
The Anime Awards aren't simply decided by a small group of executives.
A global panel of judges and fans from around the world help decide the winners.
And in 2026, the scale was huge.
More than 73 million votes were cast worldwide, setting a new record for the event.
That's a lot of anime opinions.
3. Crunchyroll has its own news platform
Crunchyroll isn't only about watching anime.
It also runs Crunchyroll News, covering anime announcements, interviews, features, manga, games and other parts of the anime world.
It makes sense when you think about it.
If people are already coming to Crunchyroll to watch anime, why not give them a place to read about it too?
4. Crunchyroll has its own game library
Here's something many casual subscribers might not know.
Crunchyroll has expanded into gaming through Crunchyroll Game Vault, an exclusive collection available with Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan memberships. The Game Vault currently offers 50+ games and exclusives.
So your Crunchyroll membership can be about more than just watching anime.
For anime fans who also enjoy gaming, that's a pretty useful extra.
5. Crunchyroll is involved in manga too
Crunchyroll has also expanded into digital manga.
Its Crunchyroll Manga service launched with 200+ manga series from publishers including VIZ Media, Square Enix, AlphaPolis and Yen Press.
The service is currently available in the United States and Canada, with new titles continuing to be added.
6. Crunchyroll also has its own store
Crunchyroll operates an online store where fans can find figures, manga, home video releases, clothing and other anime merchandise.
The company has also expanded its store operations across Europe.
So once again, Crunchyroll has become much more than a place to press play.
7. Crunchyroll is involved in more than 100 events around the world
Crunchyroll has a significant presence at anime conventions and events.
That includes premieres, panels, announcements, fan experiences and other activities.
Sony says Crunchyroll is involved in more than 100 events around the world.
That's pretty fitting for a company that originally grew from an anime fan community.
The online community became a global fan community.
8. Crunchyroll offers anime in 17+ languages
Getting anime around the world isn't as simple as uploading the original Japanese episode.
Crunchyroll works with localization and dubbing teams to make anime available across different languages and cultures.
Sony says Crunchyroll currently offers content in 17+ languages across 200+ territories, with availability varying by title and region.
For an international anime platform, localization is a huge part of the experience.
9. Crunchyroll has its own mascot
Meet Crunchyroll-Hime.
She became the company's official mascot and eventually became a recognizable part of the Crunchyroll brand.
Hime has appeared in promotional content, events and other parts of the Crunchyroll community.
It's not every day that a streaming service gets its own anime-style mascot.
But for Crunchyroll, it actually makes perfect sense.
10. Crunchyroll is building a full anime ecosystem
This might be the biggest takeaway from all of these facts.
Today, Crunchyroll is involved in streaming, theatrical releases, games, manga, merchandise, events and anime awards.
It is becoming a place where fans can not only watch anime, but also discover news, play games, read manga, attend events and connect with the wider anime community.
What started as a small online community has grown into a much bigger anime ecosystem.
Did you miss Part 1?
Check out 10 Interesting Facts About Crunchyroll You Probably Didn’t Know for 10 more facts about how Crunchyroll started and how it became one of the biggest anime platforms in the world.
The Bottom Line
Crunchyroll is no longer just a place where you watch the latest anime episode.
It's a combination of streaming, games, manga, movies, merchandise, events and community.
And that might be the most interesting thing about Crunchyroll.
It started with anime fans and has grown into a global brand built around them.
If you want to explore the full Crunchyroll experience, you can check out our Crunchyroll Mega Fan subscription.
And if you thought you knew Crunchyroll already, there's probably still more to discover.
