For a long time,Crunchyrollhas been a dominant force in the anime streaming scene. In an era where every broadcaster and media outlet has fought for a share of the streaming market, Crunchyroll has found a niche audience and catered to it for many years. However, despite having an extensive library of anime content, it was recently reported that anime fans have discovered a new platform for consuming their content.
According to a new study byDentsu, it revealed that 48% of viewers globally go toNetflixto watch anime. This statistic makes sense since not every region can access Crunchyroll, like some parts of Asia, so they would rely on Netflix to watch titles likeSpy x Family. And those that do, not everything will be available in that region’s library. However, when focusing on the U.S. market, Crunchyroll ranks last at 23%. Dominating this region are Netflix, at 63%, followed by Disney+ and Hulu, at 46%, and then Prime Video, at 43%. As of writing, neither companies have commented on this study.
Crunchyroll first launched in 2006 and is now owned by Sony. DuringSony’s Business Segment Presentation & Fireside Chat 2025, the company bragged about how it’s able to take advantage of its diverse businesses (eg, Crunchyroll, Sony Music, etc) to produce content and products and maximize its IP globally and that this synergy is part of their business strategy, especially when it comes to producing anime content, usingSolo Leveling’s success as an example.
What Anime Is Available On Netflix?
Netflix is home to a vast collection of titles, including both original and licensed content. Some of its notable titles includeFrieren Beyond Journey’s End,Detective Conan,DanDaDan,andJujutsu Kaisen. It’s also known to host live-action adaptations of some titles, such asCells at Work,Death Note, andOne Piece. Meanwhile, it’s the only place to stream shows likeSakamoto Days,The Way of the Househusband,Beastars,My Happy Marriage, Komi Can’t CommunicateandZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead,among many others.
During the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards,Delicious in Dungeonreceived numerous nominations, despite being a Netflix exclusive. However, it wasunable to pull many wins during this year’s event.
If you need an anime fix, Season 2 ofDanDaDanis now available to stream on Netflix. Meanwhile,Sakamoto DaysSeason 1, Part 2 is scheduled to come out on July 21, 2025.
