Crunchyroll, an anime streaming platform, has announced the removal of 62 anime titles from its catalog by March 31, following the merger of Sony’s Funimation and Wakanim platforms. The majority of these titles are licensed by American entertainment company Sentai Filmworks, which owns HiDIVE streaming platform. Other notable departures include the entire Food Wars series, Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU series, Akame ga Kill!, No Game No Life, GATE, and Golden Time.
Sony, the parent company of Funimation, has acquired Crunchyroll, a streaming platform, for $1.1 billion. This move consolidates all of the conglomerate’s international anime operations under the Crunchyroll brand, giving the company the largest library of streaming anime in the world. Critics argue that Sony’s purchase of Crunchyroll gives them uncompetitive control over the international anime market. Sony also owns Aniplex, a company involved in producing and distributing popular anime series.
Sentai Filmworks, which previously licensed its series to other platforms, has been increasing its exclusives on HIDIVE, including the entire Lupin the Third anime series and the upcoming Made in Abyss fantasy series. It is unclear if Sentai’s titles on other streaming networks, such as Hulu, will also be delisted.
Let’s have a look on the list of Anime Favorites Leaving Crunchyroll on March 31.
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Anime Leaving Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll fans, it’s time to say goodbye to some beloved titles. As of March 31, the following anime series will be removed from the platform. Make sure to catch them before they’re gone!
Action & Adventure
BTOOOM!
Black Bullet
Chivalry of a Failed Knight
Familiar of Zero F
Infinite Stratos
Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?
Majestic Prince
Ushio and Tora
Comedy & Slice of Life
Amagi Brilliant Park
BanG Dream! (Seasons 1 & 2)
Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto
Himouto! Umaru-chan
Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun
Tanaka-kun is Always Listless
Romance & Drama
Ano Natsu de Matteru
Golden Time
Kids on the Slope
Kokoro Connect
Listen to Me, Girls, I’m Your Father!
Little Busters! & Little Busters! Refrain
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU & My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Too!
Say “I Love You”
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
Wolf Girl and Black Prince
Fantasy & Supernatural
Beyond the Boundary
Flowers of Evil
GATE
Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East (Seasons 1 & 2)
Hozuki’s Coolheadedness (Seasons 1 & 2)
Mysterious Girlfriend X
Outbreak Company
Sunday Without God
Utawarerumono: The False Faces
Ecchi & Harem
HENNEKO – The Hentai Prince and the Stony Cat –
MONSTER MUSUME: Everyday Life with Monster Girls
To Love Ru & To Love Ru Darkness (Seasons 1 & 2)
Music & Idol
BanG Dream! (Seasons 1 & 2)
Kids on the Slope
Cooking & Food
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma & Food Wars! The Second Plate
Gaming & Sci-Fi
No Game No Life
Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation
Young Black Jack
Other Notable Titles
Is The Order A Rabbit? & Is the Order a Rabbit?? (Season 2)
Non Non Biyori & Non Non Biyori Repeat (Season 2)
WATAMOTE No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys Fault I’m Not Popular!
These titles have been cherished by anime fans for years. If any of your favorites are on this list, now’s the time to binge-watch them before they disappear from Crunchyroll. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements about your favorite anime streaming platforms!
FAQs
Q1: Why are these anime titles leaving Crunchyroll?
A1: Anime titles leave Crunchyroll when licensing agreements between the platform and content licensors expire. It’s a common practice in the streaming industry.
Q2: Will these anime series be available on other platforms?
A2: Some of these titles may be available on other streaming services, but availability will vary. Check popular platforms like Funimation, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.
Q3: Can I download these anime titles to watch later?
A3: If you are a premium user, you may be able to download them for offline viewing. However, once they are removed from Crunchyroll, they may no longer be accessible even if downloaded.
Q4: Is there a chance these titles will return to Crunchyroll?
A4: Yes, it is possible. Crunchyroll may renew the licenses in the future, but it’s not guaranteed.
Q5: How can I keep track of titles leaving Crunchyroll?
A5: Keep an eye on Crunchyroll’s official blog, announcements, and newsletters for updates on content removals.
Final Thoughts
Crunchyroll, an anime streaming platform, has announced the removal of over fifty titles from its catalog by March 31, following the merger of Sony’s Funimation and Wakanim platforms. Most of the delisted shows, such as Food Wars: Shogeki No Shoma, Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun, Amagi Brilliant Park, and Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon (DanMachi), are distributed internationally by Sentai Filmworks, which owns and operates the competing HIDIVE streaming service.
The delisted titles include critically acclaimed series like Golden Time and Kids on the Slope. Sony’s acquisition of Crunchyroll for $1.1 billion consolidates all of the conglomerate’s international anime operations under the Crunchyroll brand, giving the company the largest library of streaming anime in the world.
