The Sudden Disappearance of Beloved Anime
Crunchyroll has once again found itself in the midst of controversy after quietly removing over 60 episodes of three major anime series from its platform. The affected series, Black Lagoon, Blood Blockade Battlefront, and Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions, were all originally licensed and distributed by Funimation before becoming part of Crunchyroll's library following the merger between the two companies.The issue came to light when viewers discovered they could no longer access these titles on the platform. It is speculated that the licenses for these series have expired, and Crunchyroll has opted not to renew them. This decision has left fans disappointed and searching for alternative ways to watch their favorite shows.
The Impact on Fans and the Anime Community
The removal of these series has intensified the wave of disappointment among Crunchyroll users, who were already agitated by the company's recent announcement that the new Crunchyroll store shopping experience would only be accessible to Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan subscribers. Many fans have requested a section on Crunchyroll that provides updates on which series will be leaving the platform soon, as they were caught off guard by the sudden removal of these titles.
Currently, the only way for fans in the U.S. to watch these anime series is to purchase their Blu-ray Discs or DVD releases. While these titles are fan favorites, they lack the mainstream appeal of shows like Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen, making it challenging for viewers to find them on alternate platforms.
// Comments