Sony launches Crunchyroll Storyworks anime-to-live-action unit
Tohru Iokibe, a 25-year Sony veteran, will lead the division, which adapts global stories into anime and anime into live action.
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced the launch of Crunchyroll Storyworks, a new division of Crunchyroll that will adapt global stories into anime and Japanese anime into live action, according to Deadline.
The division will be led by Tohru Iokibe, a 25-year veteran of Sony Corp. Iokibe will report to Crunchyroll Chief Content Officer Asa Suehira.
Storyworks will operate within Crunchyroll's content group and will seek greenlight-ready projects for HAYATE, Crunchyroll's joint venture with Aniplex.
The announcement was made during Crunchyroll's Anime Future Forum, held at the North Javits Center.
Background
Sony Pictures closed its $1.2 billion acquisition of Crunchyroll in 2021, combining it with Funimation. Crunchyroll surpassed 21 million subscribers earlier this year.
Quick answers
What is Crunchyroll Storyworks?
It is a new division of Crunchyroll, announced by Sony Pictures Entertainment, that adapts global stories into anime and Japanese anime into live action.
Who will lead Crunchyroll Storyworks?
Tohru Iokibe, a 25-year veteran of Sony Corp., will lead the division and report to Crunchyroll Chief Content Officer Asa Suehira.
What is HAYATE?
HAYATE is Crunchyroll's joint venture with Aniplex, for which Storyworks will seek greenlight-ready projects.