Crunchyroll Expands Drama Offerings

Crunchyroll has announced the launch of a new “drama service” offering thousands of episodes of live action television drama series from Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong. Episodes will be available for free streaming viewing. Subscribers to the Crunchyroll “Drama Membership” pay as little as $4.99 per month for access to 480p streams with no advertisements. Current Crunchyroll subscribers can upgrade their memberships to “all-access” status that includes live action dramas for as little as $1 more per month.