Core Insights - Cineverse has acquired streaming rights for Hayao Miyazaki's animated series Future Boy Conan for its RetroCrush service, marking the series' first availability for streaming in the U.S. since its original broadcast in 1978 [1][2] - RetroCrush is celebrating its 5th anniversary, having launched on March 30, 2020, and has seen significant growth in both social media following and paid subscribers [4] - The series will premiere on April 18, 2025, with episodes released weekly, and will also be featured in a marathon on the free ad-supported version of RetroCrush [3][2] Company Overview - RetroCrush is dedicated to classic anime, featuring over 200 series and films, and is available on multiple platforms including SVOD and FAST channels [11] - Cineverse operates a variety of streaming brands, including RetroCrush, and focuses on delivering diverse content across different fandoms [12][13] - GKIDS, the distributor of Future Boy Conan, is known for its award-winning animation and has a strong influence on the perception of animation as an artistic medium [10] Audience Engagement - The RetroCrush Podcast will launch a weekly anime club focused on Future Boy Conan, enhancing audience engagement through discussions and recaps [8] - The service has doubled its social media following to 2.2 million since Cineverse's acquisition, indicating strong community interest [4] Strategic Partnerships - The deal for Future Boy Conan is the second exclusive agreement between Cineverse's RetroCrush and GKIDS, following the success of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water [7]