Renowned as one of the leading brands for all things anime, Crunchyroll has unveiled a new brand identity today to reflect the joy that anime brings to fans.
Tapping into an ethos of fun and celebration, Crunchyroll’s new look, feel, and sound will be rolled out across all fan touchpoints of the organization starting on July 25 with San Diego Comic-Con and will be completed over the next year.
The development of the new brand identity package was led by Crunchyroll’s Markus Gerdemann (Senior Vice President, Marketing) and Norman Rabinovich (Vice President, Creative Services).
As per Crunchyroll, its updated and recharged brand identity includes a modernized logo with a balanced eye symbol and revamped wordmark; a new font set called Crunchyroll Atyp that blends classic and modern elements for improved readability; and a vibrant color system featuring orange, black, white, and taupe to reflect anime’s dynamic nature.
Furthermore, the new glyph system boasts over 139 anime and manga-inspired characters, adding depth and personality and the new seven-second audio-visual mnemonic captures the immersive Crunchyroll experience with anime-inspired sound design and playful elements.
Moreover, collaboration and co-creation with Japanese artists on new textures and patterns further enhance the brand’s authenticity and immersive storytelling.
As Crunchyroll continues to bring anime to fans in all the ways they want it- across streaming, theatrical, events, games, music, news, consumer products, collectibles, and more, it is believed that the brand’s growth has been centered around a focus on connecting fans and creators in celebration of their shared passions.
Fans will first experience the new Crunchyroll look and feel at San Diego Comic-Con, where the brand evolution will be emblazoned across the Rady Shell concert venue in celebration of the Crunchyroll Concert Series.
Giving fans even more ways to express and celebrate their love for anime and Japanese pop culture, the two-day event will feature J-Pop sensation LiSA and hyperpop genius Alice Longyu Gao, as well as the One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage concert in collaboration with Toei Animation, celebrating the iconic series’ 25th anniversary.
Additionally, the new brand identity will also be showcased inside and outside the San Diego Convention Center. There, fans will get a chance to showcase their passion for anime by picking up a limited and fan-forward streetwear collection inspired by the new and refreshed Crunchyroll – designed by 2024 CFDA Fashion Fund finalist Sebastian Ami!
Currently, Crunchyroll pairs one of the world’s largest dedicated anime streaming library of 50,000 episodes and more than 25,000 hours of anime series, music, and films with experiences across events, theatrical, gaming, ecommerce, and more.
“As the number of ‘anime-curious’ people approaches the one billion mark, and anime continues to command a prominent place in popular culture, we wanted to evolve the Crunchyroll brand to appeal to a growing diversity of global fans without losing the core essence of what fans have loved about Crunchyroll along the way,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll.
“We believe this new brand evolution will encourage and welcome many anime fans to deepen their love for years to come,” he added.
Adding to this, Gita Rebbapragada, Chief Operating Officer of Crunchyroll, who also oversees Marketing, said, “A lot of attention to detail and meaning was embedded into all the unique elements of our updated look and feel. Whether it be the vibrancy of our new Crunchyroll orange or the audio mark inspired by anime’s unique sounds.”
“Our teams live and breathe anime, and we wanted to pour that passion into designing a brand that is purposely fit for legions of fans around the world – giving them space to deepen their love and further their emotional connection,” she added.
