World’s largest anime OTT Crunchyroll officially launches in South Korea, offering Demon Slayer, Tower of God and more for 9,900 won a month

Global animation giant’s arrival signals shake-up in South Korea’s streaming market

Crunchyroll, the world’s largest animation-focused online video service (OTT) under Sony Group, said on the 8th that it had officially launched its service in South Korea.

Crunchyroll said it had completed preparations to improve the viewing experience for fans in South Korea, including Korean subtitles, and plans to release more than 20 new titles this fall. The news will be welcome for Korean fans who have relied on workarounds or limited platforms to watch anime.

The platform currently offers a wide range of highly anticipated titles, including global hits such as One-Punch Man, Tower of God, Fire Force and True Beauty, as well as Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.

Crunchyroll will offer South Korean subscribers two plans. The Mega Fan plan, which includes offline viewing and simultaneous streaming on up to four devices, costs 10,900 won a month. The basic Fan plan costs 9,900 won a month. The prices are considered competitive even compared with other global OTT platforms.

Crunchyroll is also moving beyond its online launch to engage its offline fan base. The company plans to hold the Crunchyroll Pop-Up Festival in Seoul later this month, where fans can experience special screenings, live concerts and game demonstrations firsthand, further expanding its in-person presence in South Korea.

Akshat Sahu, Crunchyroll’s general manager for Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, stressed that “the launch in the South Korean market is a very important first step for us.” He added, “We will continue to invest in expanding our content lineup and localizing the service.”