While Crunchyroll does have some dubbed titles, Funimation offers "Simuldubs," released simultaneously in Japan. This gives Funimation the upper hand for anime fans who wish to watch their anime in English. Popular anime such as Sword Art Online and others are dubbed on Funimation, appealing to those who prefer English dubs.
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Yes, Funimation offers Boruto too. The streaming site offers a subbed and dubbed version of the series. The streaming site offers a 14-day free trial for those who wish to watch the series for free. Those who want to be a member should pay $5.99 per month, and they can enjoy watching Boruto ad-free. They can also access Funimation's library.
No… they haven't stopped dubbing ONE PIECE. Crunchyroll and Funimation have hosted the show for years but the latter company is ready to shake things up a bit. As confirmed by the English dub director for one piece, Justin Cook, that the multiple teams are working on the show's dub.
However, for those who prefer dubbed anime, Funimation offers greater content. While Crunchyroll does have some dubbed titles, Funimation offers "Simuldubs," released simultaneously in Japan. This gives Funimation the upper hand for anime fans who wish to watch their anime in English.
The deal closed in August of 2021, and it appears that Crunchyroll will be the face of Sony's anime brand. As of March 1, 2022, all the content on Funimation will be moving over to Crunchyroll. All-new series from the upcoming Spring 2022 season that would have gone to Funimation will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll.
Funimation vs Crunchyroll: Anime content While Crunchyroll's humongous anime library hands down the winner, there's more to the anime on Funimation. Furthermore, both Funimation and Crunchyroll have their exclusives; however, when it comes to individuality, Funimation tends to focus on English anime dubs.
So far, there has been no official word stating that Funimation will be shut down. However, it's only a matter of time following the Crunchyroll merger. It's clear from the statement released that all attention will now be on Crunchyroll.