Sony Pictures Entertainment Launches Crunchyroll Storyworks, Aiming To Boost Japanese Anime’s Reach

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • The new unit, which will be led by Tohru Iokibe, a 25-year veteran of Sony Corp.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:49:24 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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