Aniplus completes its merger with subsidiary **Animax Broadcasting Korea (Animax)** on July 1, integrating operations three years after announcing the acquisition in April 2023. The move consolidates Aniplus’s animation production and broadcasting under a unified structure in Korea. The company now operates as a single entity overseeing both content creation and distribution.
Crunchyroll expands into South Korea with a localized streaming service, targeting the country’s growing anime audience. The move follows rising demand for Japanese animation amid limited domestic production. Industry observers highlight potential competition with existing platforms like Netflix and Viki, which already offer anime content. Crunchyroll’s entry could accelerate market consolidation and shift viewer habits in Korea’s entertainment sector.
Laftel introduces real-time live streaming for simulcast anime episodes in South Korea. The service allows viewers to watch newly released anime titles simultaneously with their global release. Laftel operates as an animation-focused OTT platform, expanding its offerings with this new feature.
Laftel launches its original animated series *Yonghanso-nyeo* on October 3. The platform offers free Chuseok-themed episodes as part of the release. This marks Laftel’s expansion into exclusive original content for its animation-focused streaming service.
