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Anime Biz Gets BIZZY! Crunchyroll Founder Drops New Platform!

Anime fans and industry insiders are buzzing! The mastermind behind Crunchyroll just unleashed a game-changing platform, and it is here to shake things up.

7/2/2026, 4:00:02 PM

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Anime Biz Gets BIZZY! Crunchyroll Founder Drops New Platform!

Hold onto your controllers, anime fanatics, because the game just changed! The genius who brought you Crunchyroll, Kun Gao, is back, and he's not playing around. His media company, Nakama, just dropped a bombshell on the anime world with the launch of AniBiz.com, and it's already making waves.

This isn't just another website; it's being hailed as the first-ever B2B marketplace specifically designed for the global anime industry. Forget the old ways of doing business; AniBiz.com is here to streamline everything and bring the anime world into a new era of efficiency and accessibility.

Gao, along with his co-founders Brady McCollum and Sae Whan Song, are at the helm of this ambitious venture. Their vision? To create a central hub where the biggest players in anime can connect, license, and grow the industry like never before. We're talking major powerhouses like Aniplex and Toei already on board, ready to bring their iconic intellectual property to the platform.

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Anime Biz Gets BIZZY! Crunchyroll Founder Drops New Platform! — photo 3

The industry reaction is a mix of excitement and anticipation. For years, the global anime market has been a wild west of deals and negotiations. Many are hoping AniBiz.com will bring much-needed order and transparency, making it easier for content creators and distributors to connect and bring more amazing anime to fans worldwide.

Fans are absolutely losing their minds, speculating what this could mean for future anime releases and accessibility. Will this new platform mean more of their favorite shows are easier to find and stream? Will it open doors for smaller studios to reach a global audience? The possibilities are endless, and the hype is real.

The launch of AniBiz.com, exclusively reported by Variety, signals a major shift in the anime landscape. It’s a testament to the ever-growing global demand for anime content and the innovative spirit driving its expansion. This platform isn't just about business; it's about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of animation.

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Anime Biz Gets BIZZY! Crunchyroll Founder Drops New Platform! — photo 7

So, what's next for AniBiz.com? The company is just getting started, with plans to expand its offerings and bring even more top-tier IP holders into the fold. This is only the beginning of what promises to be a revolutionary journey for the global anime industry, and we're all here for the ride. Get ready, because the future of anime just got a whole lot more exciting!

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Anime Biz Gets BIZZY! Crunchyroll Founder Drops New Platform! — photo 9

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