Crunchyroll Games has announced Bananya Buddies, a cozy cat-collecting mobile game based on the Bananya anime, launching exclusively on Crunchyroll Game Vault this summer. The announcement is tied to the franchise's 10th anniversary, with a new anime special premiering at Anime Expo on July 4 before hitting Crunchyroll on July 9.
About the Game
Bananya Buddies is developed by The MIX in collaboration with TMS Entertainment. Players collect Bananya characters — the small cats living inside bananas from the anime series — in a laid-back experience designed around the franchise's charm. The game launches exclusively on Crunchyroll Game Vault, available to subscribers on the Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan tiers.
Pre-registration is live now on Google Play. The App Store version is coming soon.
Voice Cast
The Japanese voice cast features Atsumi Tanezaki, widely known internationally for voicing Anya Forger in SPY x FAMILY, alongside Yuina Ito and Toshiyuki Morikawa.
The 10th Anniversary Moment
The game launch ties directly to Bananya's 10th anniversary celebration. Stacking a new game, a new anime special and a milestone anniversary gives the franchise a meaningful content moment this summer, with the Anime Expo premiere serving as the public kickoff before the wider Crunchyroll streaming debut.
What It Means for Game Vault
Crunchyroll Game Vault has been building its exclusive library as a differentiator for higher-tier subscribers. A game tied directly to an existing Crunchyroll anime property is a natural fit for the platform. This is content aimed at existing Bananya fans who are already subscribed at the right tier rather than a play for broad casual gaming audiences.
Pre-registration on Google Play is open now. The Anime Expo premiere on July 4 and Crunchyroll streaming debut on July 9 are the first major moments in the anniversary campaign.
