Crunchyroll Founder Launches AniBiz, New Global Anime Licensing Platform With Offerings From Aniplex, Toei and More Top IP Holders (EXCLUSIVE)

July 2, 2026 Variety

Crunchyroll founder and former CEO Kun Gao’s anime-focused media company Nakama launched new platform AniBiz.com Thursday. The offering is described as “the first dedicated B2B marketplace built specifically for the global anime industry.” Led by Nakama co-founder and president Gao, co-founder and CEO Brady McCollum and co-founder and Sae Whan Song, AniBiz.com is designed to […]