On Wednesday (14th), Crunchyroll announced a major expansion for its digital reading service. The anime entertainment giant added 28 new titles to the catalog of its Crunchyroll Manga app. This move happens in January 2026, just a few months after the relaunch of the manga-dedicated platform. This news is significant because it strengthens the company’s offering in the competitive digital comics market, providing more options for Brazilian fans who consume this type of content.
The service operates in an integrated, yet separate, manner from the brand’s main video streaming platform. To access the complete manga library, Ultimate Fan plan subscribers already have the benefit included. However, users on the Fan and Mega Fan tiers can add access to the comics for an extra cost, which varies depending on the chosen plan. In this way, the company aims to attract a broader audience, from casual readers to the most hardcore fans.
Partnerships and Platform Features
Behind the service is the technology from Link-U Group, a Japanese media conglomerate responsible for other digital platforms. Thanks to this partnership, Crunchyroll Manga features content from major publishers in the sector, such as Square Enix, Viz Media, Yen Press, and the giant Shueisha. Furthermore, the app offers a robust reading experience with compatibility for mobile, tablet, and web browsers. Readers can download chapters to read offline, switch between light and dark modes, and create a personalized reading list with recommendations, which makes navigation much more practical.
It’s worth remembering that this is not Crunchyroll’s first foray into the world of manga. The company previously operated a similar service between 2013 and 2023, which even published titles simultaneously with Japan. However, after market changes and the end of important partnerships, such as the one with Kodansha, the original service was discontinued. Therefore, the massive addition of 28 titles now in 2026 signals a serious reinvestment and a new bet by the company in this segment, seeking to definitively secure its place among Brazilian fans.
