Posted 3/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Crunchyroll Addresses Fan Concerns Over AI Subtitles and Funimation Transition
- Crunchyroll president discussed possibly using AI for subtitles, prompting backlash from fans concerned about quality and impact on human translators
- Crunchyroll says quality is paramount and will not use AI if it cannot match human standards; currently not using AI for subtitles
- Crunchyroll seeking to combat piracy and support creators/partners with simulcasting; this drives interest in AI as a faster option
- Funimation app/site closing April 2nd; Crunchyroll helping affected customers but some may lose access to purchased digital copies
- Majority of Funimation content moved to Crunchyroll but some shows still pending; aiming to have all possible content transferred by April 2