Though other companies have done all they can to catch up in recent years, Crunchyroll is still one of the most popular anime streaming services in the world. Each season, countless new and returning titles come to the platform the same time they air in Japan, making it the choice service for countless anime fans.

However, it's recently come to light that Crunchyroll is laying off employees in an effort to restructure the company to align with its shifting focus on global markets. The news may come as a surprise to fans who have watched anime's recent meteoric rise in real time, but there's a bit more to Crunchyroll's actions than it might seem.

Crunchyroll Is Shifting Focus to Growing Markets

The Popular Streaming Service Is Looking to Expand Its Reach

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