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Crunchyroll launches Manga in India with 250+ titles under new ₹299-a-month Ultimate Fan tier
Crunchyroll's digital manga service went live on Thursday, with the Ultimate Fan tier also available at ₹999 annually. VIZ Media titles are expected to follow.
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The numbers
Figures from The Hindu BusinessLine
| Indian anime fans reading digital manga monthly: | 81 per cent |
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| Indian anime fans reading digital manga weekly: | 56 per cent |
Why it matters for the brand
The launch with 250+ titles, and VIZ Media titles to follow, makes Crunchyroll a content-led gateway to Indian anime fans, so it is worth testing licensing, co-branding or distribution partnerships before the catalog and fan community scale.
What to track next
- First VIZ Media titles appearing in the Indian Crunchyroll Manga catalogue
- Crunchyroll announcing a catalogue figure well above 250 titles
- Introductory offers or price cuts on the ₹299 monthly plan
- Competing manga or webcomic apps changing their Indian pricing or launching exclusives
- Crunchyroll reporting subscriber or engagement figures for the Ultimate Fan tier in India