Crunchyroll's Delays: How Wildfires Affect Anime Fans

Wildfires in California have been causing a lot of trouble, and it's not just homes and forests that are being affected. Even anime fans are feeling the heat, thanks to delays at Crunchyroll. The popular anime streaming service, based in San Francisco, is dealing with some serious weather conditions that are causing delays in their dub releases. Production issues are nothing new in the entertainment industry, but these delays are a direct result of the wildfires in Los Angeles County. 2024 was a tough year for Crunchyroll, and 2025 hasn't started off any better. The company announced on January 10, 2025, that certain anime series will see delays in their dubbed episodes. This includes popular shows like Blue Lock, Natsume's Book of Friends, and MF Ghost. Fans will have to wait a bit longer for the next episodes of these series. But what exactly is causing these delays? The wildfires are making it difficult for Crunchyroll to stick to their usual schedule. The conditions outside are affecting their work inside. While this is frustrating for fans, it's important to understand that these delays are out of the company's control. They're doing their best to keep things running smoothly despite the circumstances. The good news is that these delays are not expected to affect the subtitled releases of the series. So, if you're a fan of these shows, you can still keep up with the story by watching the subtitled versions. It might not be perfect, but it's better than nothing! Crunchyroll hasn't given a specific date for when the dub releases will be back on track. They're asking fans to be patient and understanding. After all, these delays are a result of a serious situation that's affecting a lot of people. So, for now, anime fans will just have to wait a little longer for their favorite shows. But don't worry, Crunchyroll is working hard to get things back to normal as soon as possible.