Crunchyroll says it is expanding its streaming service into Taiwan and South Korea to grow its footprint across Asia. The announcement comes from Rahul Purini, Crunchyroll’s president, during a keynote conversation at the APOS conference in Bali. Both outlets report that the expansion will be supported by new investment areas including content, localization, marketing, and fan or community engagement. Localization efforts are described as part of the strategy to tailor the service to local audiences rather than relying on a single regional offering. Deadline adds a timing detail, saying localization would begin in Taiwan this summer, with South Korea following afterward, as part of a phased rollout. Variety frames the move as part of Crunchyroll’s broader APAC expansion, driven by continued growth in anime fandom and audience demand across the region. No additional specifics about platform features, licensing decisions, or launch dates beyond the Taiwan timing are included in the provided excerpts.