Sony Launches Crunchyroll Storyworks Division to Develop Anime, Live-Action Adaptations in Collaboration With Japanese Creators

Sony Pictures Entertainment has launched Crunchyroll Storyworks, a new division of its Crunchyroll subsidiary. Led by Tohru Iokibe, a 25-year Sony Corp. veteran, the unit focuses on developing anime and live-action adaptations through collaborations with Japan's creative ecosystem. The initiative aims to deepen ties between Crunchyroll and the Japanese anime community while boosting the global profile of Japanese anime. This strategic move leverages Iokibe's experience in connecting Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions to accelerate IP development.