Here’s a quick breakdown of the biggest takeaways :
Southeast Asia, Especially Indonesia, Is on Crunchyroll’s Radar
When asked about future plans, Crunchyroll confirmed that they’re eyeing Southeast Asia as a key growth market—with Indonesia being a big priority.
“We’re optimistic about the region, especially Indonesia. That’s why we’ll continue sponsoring major anime events there in the future.”
With the anime community growing fast in the region, and legal streaming platforms like Bilibili, Catchplay, and Sushiroll already making moves, it’s no surprise Crunchyroll is stepping up its game too.
I for Subtitles? Not So Fast…
AI is shaking up everything right now—including the world of translations. But if you’re hoping for Indonesian subtitles powered by AI soon, don’t hold your breath.
“Using AI for Indonesian translations isn’t likely anytime soon,” said the Crunchyroll rep.
“As for English, it’s a maybe. We’ve heard concerns from human translators about workload, so we let them choose whether to take on a project or not.”
It looks like Crunchyroll is treading carefully here, respecting human translators while keeping AI on the table for the future.
Big Collaborations Incoming
One of the most exciting parts of the interview was news of a collaboration between Crunchyroll and Bilibili (Bstation). According to Crunchyroll, the two platforms are already working together on several anime projects—including the recently talked-about “The Beginning After The End.”
Fans can expect more cross-platform partnerships like this, which could lead to better global access and production value.
About That “Tight Deadline” Rumor…
There’s been some chatter online that the anime adaptation of The Beginning After The End suffered from a rushed schedule and dropped animation quality. Crunchyroll cleared the air:
“That rumor isn’t true. Our deadlines are standard, like those used by FUJI TV. We didn’t pressure the production team.”
So, it looks like production issues (if any) weren’t because of Crunchyroll breathing down anyone’s neck.
Final Thoughts
It’s great to see Crunchyroll putting more attention on Southeast Asia—especially with Indonesia becoming a key part of the anime streaming ecosystem. With strategic collaborations and thoughtful localization (even if AI isn’t quite ready yet), fans in the region can expect even more exciting content and events in the near future.
If you’re an anime lover in Indonesia, this might just be the beginning of something big.