Despite international acclaim, Crunchyroll faces challenges with new mainstream streaming options. Internal tension and employee turnover following Sony's acquisition may hinder Crunchyroll's growth.

The platform also hosts new shows as they air on Japanese TV, simulcasting them for an international audience, and has a massive library of older shows stretching back into the medium's earliest days.

Crunchyroll’s in-house version of Spotify Wrapped has been dubbed the “2024 Arc.” Accessible through the Crunchyroll app, the Arc walks you through your viewing habits from the past year.