Crunchyroll Faces Rising Competition as Toho & Others Shake Up U.S. Anime Streaming Market

As anime’s global reach expands, industry leaders say Crunchyroll’s dominance in the U.S. may be stalling growth. Toho and other companies like VIZ Media are stepping in to diversify anime distribution channels. 🚨 Industry Shift Alert!CoMix Wave Films founder Noritaka Kawaguchi recently pointed out a critical issue in the U.S. anime market: Crunchyroll's near-monopoly may be slowing anime’s full potential in North America.

While praising Crunchyroll’s efforts, Kawaguchi said that “Japanese anime still hasn’t fully reached America.” The solution? More competition.

🎥 Toho is taking the lead—recently acquiring U.S. distributor GKIDS and securing rights to hits like My Hero Academia: You’re Next.📺 Even platforms like Netflix, VIZ Media, and new players like REMOW are offering flexible, fan-first alternatives.

This could be the start of a new era where anime isn't tied to just one streaming service.

💬 What do you think—does anime need more platforms in the West?

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