Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll brand)
09-29-22, 02:55 PM
#76
Anime Talk Contributor / Moderator
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
https://help.funimation.com/hc/en-us...remium-Pricing (Aug 31)
New Premium Pricing
Has the price of my Funimation subscription changed?
Beginning August 31, 2022, the price of some Funimation Premium plans have changed. These changes will be reflected in your next billing cycle starting on October 5, 2022, and charged to your current payment method on file.
See the new plan prices below for our ad-free options. If you want to make any changes to your subscription, please visit your account page.
Why is the price changing?
No one likes prices going up, but there are times when we just have to raise them. As you know, Funimation is transitioning to a unified subscription service with Crunchyroll. A necessary step to achieve completion of this unification is for Funimation to adjust the prices for some of our Premium plans.
When will the price change come into effect?
The price increase for new Funimation Premium plan subscribers is effective as of August 31, 2022. If you are an existing Premium Plan subscriber, these changes will be reflected in your next billing cycle (monthly or annual) starting October 5, 2022.
Do I need to take any action?
No, all changes will be reflected automatically in your next billing cycle starting on October 5, 2022, and charged to your current payment method on file. To avoid any increased plan charges, you may also cancel your Premium Plan at any time before your next billing cycle after October 5, 2022.
Where can I see my payment details and pricing?
You can review your current Funimation plan and billing details by visiting My Account. Please note that if you are already a Funimation subscriber, you'll see these changes reflected in your next billing cycle starting on October 5, 2022.
Funimation Annual Price
Existing annual Premium Plan members will be notified of applicable price changes along with their annual subscription renewal notice.
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It's unclear which regions this applies to.
https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-u...e-Increase-FAQ (updated 3 days ago)
New Premium Pricing
Has the price of my Funimation subscription changed?
Beginning August 31, 2022, the price of some Funimation Premium plans have changed. These changes will be reflected in your next billing cycle starting on October 5, 2022, and charged to your current payment method on file.
See the new plan prices below for our ad-free options. If you want to make any changes to your subscription, please visit your account page.
Why is the price changing?
No one likes prices going up, but there are times when we just have to raise them. As you know, Funimation is transitioning to a unified subscription service with Crunchyroll. A necessary step to achieve completion of this unification is for Funimation to adjust the prices for some of our Premium plans.
When will the price change come into effect?
The price increase for new Funimation Premium plan subscribers is effective as of August 31, 2022. If you are an existing Premium Plan subscriber, these changes will be reflected in your next billing cycle (monthly or annual) starting October 5, 2022.
Do I need to take any action?
No, all changes will be reflected automatically in your next billing cycle starting on October 5, 2022, and charged to your current payment method on file. To avoid any increased plan charges, you may also cancel your Premium Plan at any time before your next billing cycle after October 5, 2022.
Where can I see my payment details and pricing?
You can review your current Funimation plan and billing details by visiting My Account. Please note that if you are already a Funimation subscriber, you'll see these changes reflected in your next billing cycle starting on October 5, 2022.
Funimation Annual Price
Existing annual Premium Plan members will be notified of applicable price changes along with their annual subscription renewal notice.
******
It's unclear which regions this applies to.
https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-u...e-Increase-FAQ (updated 3 days ago)
Price Increase FAQ
When do these prices apply?
Our new prices will appear on charges after 10/31 for existing customers, and for new customers after 9/26.
What do I get for the additional cost?
With these changes we can continue the expansion of show content, we get to keep adding more dubs, and offer more Anime and Manga services and content. You can already see the huge increases in shows already added. As always, we are committed to connecting you to the best Anime and Manga products and services anywhere in the world.
Where can I see my payment details and pricing?
You can review your current Crunchyroll plan and billing details by logging in and visiting your account page.
Crunchyroll Annual Membership Price
Existing annual Premium Plan members will be notified of applicable price changes along with their annual subscription renewal notice.
When do these prices apply?
Our new prices will appear on charges after 10/31 for existing customers, and for new customers after 9/26.
What do I get for the additional cost?
With these changes we can continue the expansion of show content, we get to keep adding more dubs, and offer more Anime and Manga services and content. You can already see the huge increases in shows already added. As always, we are committed to connecting you to the best Anime and Manga products and services anywhere in the world.
Where can I see my payment details and pricing?
You can review your current Crunchyroll plan and billing details by logging in and visiting your account page.
Crunchyroll Annual Membership Price
Existing annual Premium Plan members will be notified of applicable price changes along with their annual subscription renewal notice.
09-30-22, 06:58 PM
#77
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
Wait, why is there still a Funimation service to begin with that's not just a Crunchyroll plan?
I migrated my plan over to Crunchyroll but they somehow kept my Funimation access. If they autorenew me at a higher rate on what is basically a dead platform...
I migrated my plan over to Crunchyroll but they somehow kept my Funimation access. If they autorenew me at a higher rate on what is basically a dead platform...
09-30-22, 07:36 PM
#78
Anime Talk Contributor / Moderator
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
I'm assuming CR is trying to convince Funimation only subscribers to come to Crunchyroll. There are still select content (getting smaller) that gets upload to both sites.
10-04-22, 08:44 AM
#79
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
I thought they said a while ago that the new stuff was only going to Crunchyroll? Funi still has some things that haven't migrated over (I should check if they finally did the One Piece dub or not)
10-04-22, 09:55 PM
#80
Anime Talk Contributor / Moderator
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
Crunchyroll doesn't have One Piece dub. CR is adding catalog titles very slowly (typically on Tuesdays).
10-05-22, 07:57 AM
#81
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
You're right, I should've said "all new series"
https://help.funimation.com/hc/en-us...oes-that-mean-
I gave up on them moving the queue/watchlist over, which they also said they've been working on since March.
As of Mar 1, 2022, existing and new Crunchyroll subscribers will have access to library and simulcast content previously exclusive to Funimation. All new series from the upcoming Spring 2022 season will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll; Funimation will only continue to add new episodes of current series. For more details visit the Crunchyroll Release Calendar here.
I gave up on them moving the queue/watchlist over, which they also said they've been working on since March.
10-24-22, 12:25 AM
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Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
I've already cancelled my Funimation subscription and opted to watch crunchyroll exclusive titles on other services through VPN instead. It's bad enough I pay for a whole bunch of services. It's getting oversaturated.
10-24-22, 01:26 AM
#83
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
Maybe I'm not understanding, if you subscribed to Funimation before why not just subscribe to Crunchyroll instead? Some kind of stand against them?
02-21-23, 07:38 PM
#84
Anime Talk Contributor / Moderator
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
http://4NN.cx/.195161
Crunchyroll Lays Off Approximately 85 Employees Globally
Sources: Not cost-saving measure but resolving redundancy between Crunchyroll, Funimation
Anime streaming service Crunchyroll laid off about 85 employees last week. According to one employee with knowledge about the recent terminations, the layoffs included employees in the United States, Moldova, France, Germany, and Australia and primarily affected the company's marketing and engineering sectors. The source did not know if the layoffs only affected full-time employees or included contractors.
According to Crunchyroll's job listing page, the company has 12 offices with locations in Culver City in California, San Francisco, Dallas, New York City, Melbourne in Australia, Paris and Roubaix in France, Berlin, Tokyo, Chișinău in Moldova, Lausanne in Switzerland, and London.
Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini informed staff about the layoffs in an email on February 16. The email cites the integration of the Funimation and Crunchyroll teams as the reason behind the terminations. At an "All Staff" meeting on Tuesday, Crunchyroll leadership informed employees that those who were laid off will continue to receive benefits throughout the severance period. Multiple sources cited that the decision was not a cost-saving measure but rather a matter of resolving redundant roles.
According to one source, Crunchyroll had an estimated 1,400 full-time employees prior to the layoffs.
Anime News Network contacted Crunchyroll for comment, but a company representative referred to Purini's email. The company declined to provide the exact number of layoffs or current full-time employees at Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll Lays Off Approximately 85 Employees Globally
Sources: Not cost-saving measure but resolving redundancy between Crunchyroll, Funimation
Anime streaming service Crunchyroll laid off about 85 employees last week. According to one employee with knowledge about the recent terminations, the layoffs included employees in the United States, Moldova, France, Germany, and Australia and primarily affected the company's marketing and engineering sectors. The source did not know if the layoffs only affected full-time employees or included contractors.
According to Crunchyroll's job listing page, the company has 12 offices with locations in Culver City in California, San Francisco, Dallas, New York City, Melbourne in Australia, Paris and Roubaix in France, Berlin, Tokyo, Chișinău in Moldova, Lausanne in Switzerland, and London.
Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini informed staff about the layoffs in an email on February 16. The email cites the integration of the Funimation and Crunchyroll teams as the reason behind the terminations. At an "All Staff" meeting on Tuesday, Crunchyroll leadership informed employees that those who were laid off will continue to receive benefits throughout the severance period. Multiple sources cited that the decision was not a cost-saving measure but rather a matter of resolving redundant roles.
According to one source, Crunchyroll had an estimated 1,400 full-time employees prior to the layoffs.
Anime News Network contacted Crunchyroll for comment, but a company representative referred to Purini's email. The company declined to provide the exact number of layoffs or current full-time employees at Crunchyroll.
02-21-23, 08:18 PM
#85
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
I figured they'd do this after they sunset Funimation, but that's taking forever so I guess they couldn't wait.
04-03-23, 11:58 PM
#86
Anime Talk Contributor / Moderator
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
https://help.vrv.co/hc/en-us/articles/14089090277908
VRV Sunset FAQ: What You Need to Know
- Why is VRV ending?
Our goal at VRV has always been to bring our fans NEXT LEVEL streaming content with access to the LARGEST anime library in the world. VRV merging with Crunchyroll enables us to continue to deliver on those goals. - What will happen to my VRV credits?
All VRV credits are still valid and can be viewed on your accounts page. They will be applied to your Crunchyroll Premium membership.
- Will I still be billed by VRV?
- What’s going to happen to my VRV gift card?
All redeemed gift card balances will apply to your Crunchyroll Premium membership.
- What will happen to VRV Select and Mondo channels?
Content from these channels will no longer be available after the VRV service ends. - Can I still watch my favorite anime series?
All Crunchyroll Channel content is now available at the same tier on Crunchyroll. All new series from the Spring 2023 Anime Season will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll. - Will my Watch History be available on Crunchyroll?
Yes! If you have linked your Crunchyroll account, your VRV Watch History and Queue will be transferred to the Crunchyroll platform.
- How do I log in to Crunchyroll from VRV?
If you already have a Crunchyroll account linked to your VRV membership, just log in to Crunchyroll as usual. All of your Watch History and Queue will be automatically transferred from VRV to Crunchyroll.
If you don’t have a Crunchyroll account, log into Crunchyroll using your VRV username and password and we’ll automatically create you a Crunchyroll account using your VRV credentials. Once we create your new Crunchyroll account, you will be prompted to transfer your data.
- What if I don’t have a Crunchyroll account?
- I have both Crunchyroll and VRV accounts, but they’re not linked. How do I save my data for both?
- Can I subscribe to Crunchyroll even if I didn’t have a VRV account?
Absolutely! We have multiple options available to you.
04-04-23, 12:10 PM
#87
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
I kinda forgot about all this. So are both streamers still going? Is there not just one yet between Funimation and Crunchy?
04-04-23, 12:35 PM
#88
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
Yes, Funimation is still running. Not everything that was on Funimation has moved over to Crunchyroll. They're still migrating but I thinks some of them are stuck on contracts and may never move over, but I don't understand what their plan is since they asked everyone who wants brand new stuff to go to Crunchyroll period, non stop.
04-13-23, 05:39 PM
#89
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
I presume they'll shut Funimation down once the contracts end. Their lack of frank direction on this issue indicates something is legally preventing them from simply merging the services completely.
04-14-23, 11:42 AM
#90
Senior Member
Re: Sony's Funimation Global Group acquires Crunchyroll (update: Funimation to unify under Crunchyroll br
When Sony bought Funimation, Gen Fukunaga retained a 5% stake in the latter. I have yet to find any evidence that Sony eventually bought out his stake. Maybe that's the issue?
