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Sony Launches Crunchyroll Storyworks for Anime and Live-Action Adaptations

Updated 2026-10-07 17:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Sony Pictures Entertainment has launched a new division, Crunchyroll Storyworks, aimed at developing anime and live-action adaptations in collaboration with Japanese creators. The initiative is led by Tohru Iokibe.

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Variety
Sony’s anime service Crunchyroll has launched new division Crunchyroll Storyworks, which will be focused on anime and live-action adaptations made in collaboration with Japan’s creative ecosystem. Led by Sony’s Tohru Iokibe, who most recently oversaw IP acceleration initiatives connecting Sony
2026-10-07 17:45 UTC
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Sony Pictures Entertainment has unveiled a new division of its Crunchryroll anime subsidiary, Crunchyroll Storyworks. The new unit, which will be led by Tohru Iokibe, a 25-year veteran of Sony Corp., will aim to deepen ties between Crunchyroll and the Japanese anime community and boost its global pr
2026-10-07 17:49 UTC
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