Reading Practice: Crunchy Roll

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Anime

Have you ever watched anime or read manga? If yes, which one or ones?

Anime, or Japanese animation, has become one of the fastest-growing areas in global entertainment.

At the center of this boom is Crunchyroll, a streaming platform that started small but now serves over 17 million subscribers across 200 countries. It brings anime to fans around the world by licensing shows from Japanese creators and offering subtitled and dubbed versions in several languages.

Crunchyroll’s biggest success is Solo Leveling, a series inspired by video games, which became a top hit in many regions. The growing interest in anime has led other major platforms, such as Netflix, to join the competition. Overseas interest in anime has now become larger than the market inside Japan. Crunchyroll currently holds about 75% of Japan’s anime titles on its service.

Crunchyroll is not only active in television. It is also behind many of the top anime films in US box office history, including Demon Slayer, which broke long-standing records. Fans can also buy merchandise, play games, or enjoy anime in cinemas.

What is anime?

1. American Animation
2. Japanese Animaton
3. Chinese Animation
4. European Animation

How many subscribers does crunchy role have?

1. 200
2. 17 thousand
3. 17 million
4. 75 million

What does Crunchyroll do with anime shows?

1. Changes them into books
2. Translates them into many languages for streaming
3. Makes video games from them
4. Sells them only in Japan

What is "Solo Leveling" inspired by?

1. Comics
2. Fairy Tales
3. Video Games
4. Sports

Which other streaming service is mentioned in the article?

1. Netflix
2. Amazon
3. HBO
4. Youtube

Is anime more popular outside or inside Japan now?

1. It's equally popular.
2. It's more popular in Japan.
3. It's more popular outside Japan.
4. It's only popular in Japan.

What percentage of Japan's anime titles does Crunchyroll have?

1. 25%
2. 50%
3. 75%
4. 100%

What is the Dutch word for "Merchandise"

Besides streaming, what other services does Crunchyroll offer?

1. Travel Services
2. Cooking Shows
3. News and Reports
4. Merchandise and Games

Why do you think Anime has become more popular around the world?
Give your opinion in a few sentences.

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