NFLX - Sony's Acquisition Of Crunchyroll Primes It For Dominance Over Anime

• With SNE's recent acquisition of Crunchyroll, they have become more poised to leverage the growth of anime as an entertainment form, complementing their dominance over anime licensing.
• Adding Crunchyroll into the product mix also enables SNE to provide better complementary services, possibly in a tie-up with their gaming subscription services to build brand loyalty.
• Furthermore, comparing to mainstream streaming platforms, SNE appears to have captured additional value out of this acquisition.
• This comes as some anime watchers fret over the possible abuse of monopolistic power reducing the quality of product offerings.
• Overall, Crunchyroll represents a strategic acquisition by SNE with high potential for greater revenue growth and it is worth monitoring how this will all play out in the future.

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