Crunchyroll Store Rolls Out More Controversial Changes, Removing Tons of Physical Products

The Sony-owned anime platform rolls out big changes to its store It's been a turbulent time for Sony-owned anime streaming giant Crunchyroll, at least when it comes to its store. After limiting store access only to Mega and Ultimate Fan tier subscribers in July, Crunchyroll seems to have now removed the majority of physical media from the platform, according to angry users who took to social media to vent their frustration. As of Aug. 19, the Crunchyroll Store no longer lists manga, light novels, manhwa, or danmei for sale. The store still has some DVD and Blu-rays listed under the "Home Entertainment" section, for a total of 387 items, a drastic reduction compared to the previous catalog. The store is now focused on merchandise and exclusive drops, following the line detailed in the statement that accompanied the changes rolled out in July: "The new store captures the excitement of convention-exclusive merchandise: collectibles, curated drops, and limited-release products inspired by the anime series you love." After announcing the end of physical Playstation media, the corp builds yet another wall in the garden The policy changes have not proven popular among fans, who are compar