"Funimation's Closure and Crunchyroll Merger: What It Means for Anime Fans"
TL;DR
Funimation will be shutting down its services on April 2, 2024, as part of its merger with Crunchyroll, which was announced in 2022. Subscribers will be able to merge their Funimation and Crunchyroll accounts, and the transition will not affect access to anime content on Crunchyroll. This move consolidates the anime streaming space under Crunchyroll's brand, while other companies like Sentai Filmworks may step in to acquire popular series on platforms like HIDIVE.
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