Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is a prominent streaming platform dedicated to anime, manga, and related media. Founded in 2006 by four graduates from the University of California, Berkeley, the company has grown from a user-uploaded video site to a leading name in the anime industry. Headquartered in San Francisco, Crunchyroll operates as a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex. The platform offers a subscription video-on-demand service featuring licensed anime series, films, and original programming. Users can choose between ad-supported and premium subscription tiers. Crunchyroll also provides merchandise and collectibles through its store, which recently integrated Right Stuf. The company hosts sponsored events like Crunchyroll Expo, attracting thousands of attendees. With over 130 million registered users and 2.6 million paying subscribers worldwide, Crunchyroll is a key player in anime licensing and distribution, with offices in major cities including Tokyo, Paris, and Berlin.
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Salaries at Crunchyroll
All salaries30 salary profiles in the US
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How many employees does Crunchyroll have?
Crunchyroll has about 2,000 employees, up 2.2% over the last 3 months (as of Mar 2026).
Does Crunchyroll sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Crunchyroll filed 19 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
Has Crunchyroll had layoffs in 2026?
No layoffs at Crunchyroll have been reported in 2026 so far. The most recent reported layoff was on Aug 12, 2025.
What is Crunchyroll's revenue per employee?
Crunchyroll makes about $283K in revenue per employee, based on $565M annual revenue and 2,000 employees.
How much does Crunchyroll pay?
6figr has 30 salary profiles for Crunchyroll in the US and 2 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Crunchyroll salaries page. See Crunchyroll salaries in the US
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 6 Mar 2026.
