SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), a leading global manufacturer of toys and consumer products, today announced an exciting new partnership with Crunchyroll, the global brand fueling anime fandom, to design, manufacture, market, and sell an all-new extensive line of toys, cosplay, and collectibles based on popular anime properties from Crunchyroll’s library. Under the agreement, JAKKS will become one of the major US manufacturers to bring official Cru ...

Core Insights - Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation has launched its Handmade by Robots™ division into the anime collectibles market with licensed vinyl figures from My Hero Academia, featuring popular characters Izuku Midoriya and Shoto Todoroki, marking a strategic expansion into a rapidly growing segment of the collectibles market [1][2][3] Company Overview - Alliance Entertainment is a leading distributor and fulfillment partner in the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry, offering over 325,000 unique in-stock SKUs, including more than 57,300 exclusive titles across various media formats [7] - The company aims to grow its collectibles portfolio, with Handmade by Robots™ focusing on high-value, fan-driven collectibles, and plans to expand its offerings to include characters from various globally recognized franchises [4][6] Industry Insights - The global demand for anime merchandise has surged, with the market reaching a record $22 billion in 2023, driven by double-digit annual growth and a dedicated fanbase [2] - Anime has become a significant driver of licensing revenue across multiple categories, including apparel, gaming, streaming, and collectibles, highlighting its importance in the global entertainment landscape [2][3]