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On November 2, the?Cool Japan Center?opened in Irvine, California. During the opening ceremonies, Crunchyroll was honored to receive the Cool Japan Business award. Our CFO Travis Page and CCO Asa Suehira accepted the honor on behalf of our global Crunchyroll team, licensors and creative partners in Japan, and the millions of anime fans worldwide. The Cool Japan Center is a space dedicated to celebrating and sharing Japan's rich cultural heritage. It's a vibrant destination for art, #anime, #manga, fashion, technology, cuisine, and more. Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, Kotaro Nagasaki, was the guest of honor at the ceremony, which was co-hosted by Dr. Hiroshi Tasaka, former advisor to Prime Minister Naoto Kan and current Chancellor of The Akademeia 21st Century, a group of 17 colleges that provide art to the center; and Dr. Anthony Al-Jamie, Director of the Cool Japan Center and Editor-in-Chief of the Tokyo Journal. Actor?Takaaki Hirakawa?(Shogun, Blue Eye Samurai) served as master of ceremonies.

At Crunchyroll, our Android development team supports millions of users across our mobile applications,?tablet, automotive, and living room devices. We embody Crunchyroll’s collaborative spirit, and work with several teams to engineer scalable solutions that can be shared across all client platforms. We're looking for a Director of Engineering for Android Platforms to join a talented existing team and help foster a culture of excellence in operations, engineering, and delivery. This role is open in Culver City, CA or as a fully #remote role. ?? Learn more or forward it to someone who would be a great fit: https://lnkd.in/gE-dT5t7

Curious about Engineering at Crunchyroll? Join us next Thursday, November 7th on Zoom for a deep dive into the world of streaming and how engineers at Crunchyroll are helping grow the anime industry. Whether you're an engineer on the hunt for what's next or just curious about the magic behind your favorite anime shows, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain insights from Crunchyroll engineering leadership. ?? Mark your calendars and get ready for an anime adventure: https://lnkd.in/gYvGhBWC

How anime took over the world: The global footprint of the animated sub-genre is growing inexorably A lot of the global anime evangelism, at this point, is being done by Crunchyroll the streaming service that became a subsidiary of Sony in 2021 and distributes over 1,400 anime titles to more than 200 countries and regions. Sony expects Crunchyroll to be the primary driver of growth in its film and TV division over the next few years. https://lnkd.in/eAbPsPZj

We are excited to announce that Crunchyroll’s Brand Evolution has been shortlisted for the 2024 Clio Entertainment Awards! ? SEE MORE:?https://lnkd.in/gVqTJEtD

Recently, Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman and CEO of Sony Group visited the Crunchyroll office in San Francisco. Yoshida met with our President Rahul Purini and other members of our management team to hear about new initiatives, including working with video distribution platforms.

As we wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month at Crunchyroll, we invite you to dive into the inspiring journey of Argie Collie, our VP of Program Management. Throughout this month, we’ve celebrated the incredible contributions of the Hispanic community, including a delicious journey through Latin coffee traditions with a "cafecito" and honoring pioneers of change who are shaping the future together. While our events may be concluding, let’s keep the spirit of celebration and connection alive all year long. Check out Argie's post to learn more about her experiences and insights!

? Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us in honoring Eric Barron, Senior Manager of Partner Management at Crunchyroll, as he shares his inspiring journey, cultural pride, and the camaraderie of the ?Anímate! ERG. Dive into his story and discover how we celebrate Latin culture at Crunchyroll!

?? Crunchyroll Games and Crunchyroll Game Vault bring the best mobile #anime games to Crunchyroll's audience. We work with multiple global and domestic partners to publish and operate games in over 100+ countries. We are composed of mobile game experts, anime enthusiasts, and mash-ups of keenly experienced and driven individuals. We're searching for a Principal Product Manager to join the team. In this role, you will shape the way the entire #games portfolio is represented within our streaming application and within the overall Crunchyroll flywheel. You will report into the Director of Product Management, Marketing Technology and will sit within the Product and Engineering organization. ??? Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gKZWEH38