Minisode: Crunchyroll

15/07/2025 17 min
Minisode: Crunchyroll

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Send us a textEver wonder how a scrappy pirate site became the world's premier anime streaming platform? In this bite-sized episode, Anthony dives into the origins and rise of Crunchyroll, the streaming platform that revolutionized how anime is watched around the globe. From its humble beginnings as a small startup to becoming a powerhouse in the anime industry, Anthony explores how Crunchyroll built its massive library, shaped fan culture, and even sparked major industry changes. Whether you’re a longtime subscriber or just curious about the platform’s history, this mini-episode packs all the key moments you need to know!Check out the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine to glimpse Crunchyroll's early days and appreciate just how far this platform has come in revolutionizing anime consumption worldwide. And don't forget to tune in next week when we'll be discussing James Gunn's new Superman movie!Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@projectgeekologyGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbASupport the show