Crunchyroll Slashes Physical Anime Stock, Bets on Collectibles Over Discs
Sony-backed Crunchyroll is drastically downsizing its physical anime store, transitioning to a subscription-tier-exclusive experience focused on collectibles, after acquiring Right Stuf in 2023. The move has angered fans over reduced disc availability and stalled licenses (e.g., Gundam, Macross), fueling concerns that Sony's push to end physical media could threaten future physical releases.