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About Crunchyroll

Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community.

We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave.

Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it's powered by the anime content we all love.

Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime


Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

About The Role

In the role of Senior Producer, Anime Co-Production, you will report to the Vice President of Anime Co-Production.

We are considering applicants for the location of Tokyo, Japan


The main goal of your role will be to co-develop and produce content together with production partners that attract potential new Anime fans in the global market, keep them interested with exciting storylines and beautiful animation, and introduce new genres to the world that they've never seen in the animated world.

You will pay close attention to trends in each territory to select content that earns as much viewership as possible, contributes to acquiring new subscribers to the platform, and generates additional profit.

You will support the Head of Production Team A regarding Production strategy building and team management.

You must understand the content production business and a vast network in the industry, enabling you to develop and produce content not only on your own but also in collaboration with the other members of the team.

As a manager, you will coach the relatively junior producers and associate producers on the team, providing constructive feedback as a mentor.

Core Areas of Responsibility

To select sources and projects suited to the markets in the Crunchyroll territories.
To develop, produce, and deliver anime content working with third-party projects.
To build close relationships with production partners.
To promote close communication between the anime production committees and our teams at Crunchyroll
To coach and nurture the growth of the associate producers and production coordinators on Team A.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

12+ years of work experience in Anime industry
3+ years of people management experience
Expertise in rights business in general
Experience in anime production and marketing
Understanding of the anime trends in Japan and interests in anime trends outside of Japan
Native or Business Level skills in Japanese and conversational level in English; willingness to learn to develop English skill
Experience working in a globally matrixed organization
Experience analyzing issues from a global perspective

About The Team


Crunchyroll is widely recognized for its content acquisition, while also establishing itself as a key distribution and investment partner within Japan's anime industry.

The Production Team is a division of the Content Team, focusing on collaborating with external partners in the production of anime.

The team's strategic focus is on strengthening Crunchyroll's title lineup and contributing to the growth of the anime market across all service regions.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

Health Insurance through Sony Kenko Hoken Kumiai
401(k) Retirement Plan
Allowances for Gym & Wellness, Cellphone, Meals, Commuting
Crunchyroll Premium account
Professional Development
Company's Paid Parental Leave
up to 22 weeks for birthing parents
up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
Hybrid Work Schedule
Paid Time Off
Flex Time Off
5 Yasumi Days
Half-Day Fridays during the summer
3 Obon Summer Yasumi Days
Winter Break

About Our Values


We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do.

We value

Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll.

Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

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