Funimation Digital Libraries Were Supposed to Last ‘Forever.’ Soon They’ll Disappear

Funimation, a popular streaming service for anime and Japanese entertainment, had initially promised its customers that their digital libraries would last ‘forever’. However, in a recent announcement, the company revealed that they will be disappearing soon.

This announcement has sparked anger and disappointment among avid users of the platform, who had invested time and money into building their digital collections on Funimation. Many had chosen Funimation as their go-to service due to the explicit promise of a secure and lasting library.

Funimation’s decision to remove the digital libraries comes as a result of licensing agreements and changing partnerships with content creators. The company cited the need to maintain a more up-to-date and curated library, stating that the removal would allow for a better user experience.

However, this decision has left many fans feeling betrayed and questioning the trust they had placed in Funimation. Users argue that they should have been given a warning or an opportunity to retrieve or transfer their purchased content before the libraries are taken down.

Funimation has assured its users that they will be offering refunds for any content a customer has purchased but not yet watched. They also plan to provide a credit for users who have recently purchased any content that will be removed from the libraries.

Despite these measures, the loss of the digital libraries still leaves a void for longtime Funimation users. The trust that consumers have in streaming services to maintain their libraries ‘forever’ has taken a hit.

This incident serves as a reminder that the shifting landscape of digital media can lead to unexpected changes, even in supposedly permanent platforms. Consumers may now be more skeptical when it comes to promises made by streaming services regarding the longevity of their digital libraries.