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Crunchyroll plans to expand its presence in Taiwan and South Korea through investments in content, localization, marketing, and community, as revealed by Rahul Purini at the APOS conference.

Bali, Indonesia

Who
Rahul Purini (Crunchyroll President), Crunchyroll
What
Crunchyroll plans to expand its presence in Taiwan and South Korea through investments in content, localization, marketing, and community, as revealed by Rahul Purini at the APOS conference.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT · 3h 0m ago
Where
Bali, Indonesia ·
Why
Crunchyroll views Taiwan and South Korea as "high-affinity markets" where localization can deepen the "anime ecosystem" and better serve fans.
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Crunchyroll aims to significantly increase its market share and fan engagement in Taiwan and South Korea by replicating successful localization strategies observed in India and Thailand, potentially boosting anime consumption and related industries in these regions. The global anime industry may see accelerated growth with these strategic expansions into key Asian markets.

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