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# Associate Approvals Manager at Crunchyroll, LLC

- **Company:** Crunchyroll, LLC
- **Location:** Tokyo, Japan
- **Posted:** 2026-10-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/crunchyroll/jobs/8324692?gh_jid=8324692

## Job description

## About Crunchyroll

Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.

Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!

## About the role

The Collectibles team at Crunchyroll is dedicated to bringing outstanding experiences, products, and game collaborations to anime fans around the world. In your role as Associate Approvals Manager, you will shepherd product, marketing, and event approvals from start to finish, working closely with our licensees and master rights holders to ensure all licensed goods adhere to prescribed guidelines, are processed in a timely manner, and meet all necessary quality standards.

In the role of Associate Approvals Manager (Collectibles), you will report to the Director, Approvals.

We are considering applicants for the location of Tokyo, Japan.

Core Areas of Responsibility

- Manage end-to-end global approvals for product, packaging, marketing, and event materials across assigned titles, ensuring submissions align with brand guidelines, licensing requirements, and quality expectations.
- Serve as a day-to-day approvals partner to domestic and international stakeholders—including internal teams, licensees, vendors, and master rights holders.
- Develop, maintain, and socialize IP-specific style guides, usage guidelines, and reference materials that enable consistent, on-brand execution across licensed products and consumer-facing activations.
- Track, curate, and interpret approvals data—including submission volume, approval rates, turnaround times, and response speed—to identify trends and support process improvements.
- Curate artwork and creative assets by collecting, organizing, and maintaining approved materials; coordinate artwork requests and commissions as needed to support product development and marketing needs.
- Support additional approvals, licensing, and cross-functional projects as business priorities evolve.

## About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

- 5+ years of professional work experience.
- 2 years of experience in product approvals, licensing, brand management, or a related function.
- Experience working with IPs.
- Experience working with international partners or vendors.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly with Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Experience with product approvals software (i.e. MyMediaBox, Flowhaven)
- Experience working at an anime, entertainment, or gaming company.
- Able to lift and move materials weighing up to 13.5 kg
- Native to Business level Japanese language skills (reading, speaking, writing)
- Native to Business level English language skills (reading, speaking, writing)

## About the Team

The Collectibles Approvals team at Crunchyroll is made up of pop culture fans who love bringing brands to life through innovative products and experiences, retail and digital marketing activations, and gaming collaborations. In close partnership with the Consumer Products Sales team and internal Product Development teams, we carve the path to help launch products across all categories from home entertainment, toys and games, fashion, and home decor to experiences, digital games, and goods.

## Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance through Sony Kenko Hoken Kumiai
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Allowances for Gym & Wellness, Cellphone, Meals, Commuting
- Crunchyroll Premium account
- Professional Development
- Company's Paid Parental Leave
- up to 22 weeks for birthing parents
- up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Paid Time Off
- Flex Time Off
- 5 Yasumi Days
- Half-Day Fridays during the summer
- 3 Obon Summer Yasumi Days
- Winter Break

#LifeAtCrunchyroll  #LI-Hybrid

## About our Values

We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value

- Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.

- Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.

- Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

- Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? Please check out our Hiring FAQs: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights: https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf

Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from @crunchyroll.com email account.

## About Crunchyroll, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Crunchyroll is the world’s largest anime streaming service, delivering anime content, theatrical releases, merchandise, games, news, events, and music to a global fan community.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Joint Venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex of Japan)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2006
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in recent sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Entertainment (anime streaming and media)
- **Target customers**: B2C – anime fans globally (individual consumers)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We deliver what anime fans love—anytime, anywhere. We believe anime is more than entertainment—it’s a way of life.” [crunchyroll.com](https://crunchyroll.com/about/jobs)

## Products & Services
- **Crunchyroll Streaming Service**: The world’s largest anime streaming library with subtitled and dubbed content, available via web, mobile, and TV apps. (SaaS/Subscription)
- **Theatrical Releases**: Distribution of anime films in theaters worldwide.
- **Merchandise Store**: Official anime merchandise, figures, apparel, and collectibles (e-commerce).
- **Crunchyroll Games**: Mobile and browser games based on popular anime franchises.
- **News & Events**: Anime news coverage, virtual and in-person fan events, and conventions.
- **Music**: Anime soundtracks and original music distribution.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Funimation in 2020 for $1.175B; now part of Sony/Funimation Global Group)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $140.0M (as of latest data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Total Funding**: $26.8M across 3 rounds (last venture round in 2015 led by Otter Media) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Aniplex of Japan, Otter Media, TV Tokyo
- **Growth Signals**: 1,453 employees operating in 31 countries; job postings up +82.9% year-over-year; LinkedIn followers +20.5% yearly; active in India, France, Mexico, Japan, and more. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest anime streaming library** globally, with deep catalog and simulcast rights.
- **Sony/Aniplex partnership** provides unique access to Japanese anime production and distribution.
- **Integrated ecosystem** spanning streaming, merchandise, games, events, and music—creating multiple touchpoints for fans.
- **Authenticity and cultural roots** in Japan, reinforced by the Aniplex connection.
- **Global scale** with offices in 14 cities and localized content in multiple languages.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand global reach into emerging markets (India, Latin America, Southeast Asia).
- Deepen fan engagement through interactive experiences (games, events, community features).
- Grow the merchandise and e-commerce business.
- Continue investing in original co-productions and theatrical releases.
- Leverage AI/ML for personalization and content discovery (e.g., hiring Manager of Machine Learning and Data Science). [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees are passionate about anime and serving a global fan community. [builtinsf.com](https://www.builtinsf.com/company/crunchyroll/faq/workplace-perception)
- **Hybrid work model**: Three in-person days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) with flexibility; remote options for some roles. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Comprehensive benefits**: Health insurance, 401(k) match, mental-health support, flexible time off, free anime subscriptions, catered lunches, commuter benefits, pet-friendly offices, childcare benefits, and parental leave. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Career development**: Job training, conferences, online course subscriptions, and promotion opportunities. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Positive employee sentiment**: High satisfaction ratings on Glassdoor and Comparably, with praise for collaborative environment and growth opportunities. [builtinsf.com](https://www.builtinsf.com/company/crunchyroll/faq/workplace-perception)
- **Diversity & inclusion**: Dedicated DEI staff, documented equal pay policy, and highly diverse management team. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Offices in 14 global locations**: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo, Paris, Berlin, London, Mexico City, Hyderabad, and more. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll) – Company overview, financials, workforce, and growth data.
2. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll) – Perks, culture, hybrid policy, benefits, and technology.
3. [crunchyroll.com](https://crunchyroll.com/about/jobs) – Official about page and mission.
4. [help.crunchyroll.com](https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs) – Hiring process and recruitment fraud warnings.
5. [builtinsf.com](https://www.builtinsf.com/company/crunchyroll/faq/workplace-perception) – Employee satisfaction and workplace perception.

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