Crunchyroll Announces First Slate of Original Anime Shows

Crunchyroll has announced its first slate of upcoming original anime-inspired television shows, ranging from the casual family-friendly affair to dark and gritty themes. Crunchyroll Originals will be co-produced by Crunchyroll Studios alongside some of Japan's most known animation studios like Production I.G, Telecom Animation Film, and MAPPA.The move is similar to streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu that have made hardy initiatives to produce its own original content instead of relying ...