Is Crunchyroll Right for You?

Crunchyroll, part of WarnerMedia, features a large Anime collection. With a Crunchyroll premium plan, you'll be able to watch new episodes one hour after they air in Japan, enjoy access to unlimited ad-free anime, read hundreds of chapters across dozens of manga titles, and save with store discounts. Some of the most popular anime titles in Crunchyroll include My Hero Academia, Naruto, the Fate series, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, The Perfect Insider, Toradora!, Flying Witch, and more.

Crunchyroll has three plan options after a free two-week trial:

The Fan plan for $7.99/month
The Mega Fan plan for $9.99/month
The Ultimate Fan plan for $14.99/month

Learn more about Crunchyroll premium plans here!

What do you need to get Crunchyroll?

The Crunchyroll app is featured by a variety of brands and available on numerous devices. But to start out, you'll need to settle on one of Crunchyroll's four unique tiers—Free, Fan ($7.99/mo.), Mega Fan ($9.99/mo.), and Ultimate Fan ($14.99/mo.). After you choose the best option for your needs, start streaming your favorite anime on your Android or iOS devices, like mobile phones and tablets, your gaming console, streaming device, smart TV, or preferred web browser.

Mobile devices

Android
iOS
Windows Phone

Game consoles

PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
PlayStation Vita
Xbox 360
Xbox One
Wii

Streaming Players

Amazon Fire TV
Apple TV
Chromecast
Roku

What do you get with Crunchyroll?

Crunchyroll carries over 1,200 anime and manga titles in its vast library. These include fan-favorite episodes and movies like One Piece, My Hero Academia, Naruto Shippuden, and Tokyo Revengers. But there are differences in what perks and features you get depending on your Crunchyroll subscription. See below.

Crunchyroll Free only allows you limited access to anime and digital manga titles that are supported by ads and confined to just 480p resolution.

The Fan tier provides complete access to Crunchyroll's ad-free anime and manga libraries. Plus, you'll receive access to new episodes one hour after premiering in Japan, and a much-needed upgrade to high definition (HD) 720p and 1080p resolution.

Crunchyroll Mega Fan includes all of what you get with Fan plus offline viewing, early access to exclusive Crunchyroll Expo events, and lotteries.

Crunchyroll Ultimate Fan delivers even more for superfans by including everything in the previous tiers, plus special store deals, an annual complimentary swag bag, and an exclusive limited-run Hime Nendoroid figure.

How is Crunchyroll different?

Crunchyroll is an anime hub for all-things anime, aggregating news, games, forums, simulcasts, classic and new anime, and digital manga libraries. No matter if you're a free or premium subscriber, you can take part in the Crunchyroll community via its app or website. Most streaming services focus specifically on generating content, but Crunchyroll specializes in cultivating a community around anime fandom.

How do other streaming services compare?

See how Crunchyroll compares to the top streaming services with SmartMove's Streaming Service Comparison Table here!

Crunchyroll Frequently Asked Questions

How do I watch Crunchyroll offline?

In order to watch Crunchyroll offline, you'll first need to upgrade to the Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan subscription tier and download the latest version of the Crunchyroll app. From the episode screen, select the downward arrow button to download. Then, navigate to "My Lists" and choose "Offline."
Note that only select titles are available for download and will expire after 7 days unplayed, or 48 hours from when you begin playback.

Does Crunchyroll have dubbed content?

The vast majority of Crunchyroll's shows and movies use Japanese voice acting and provide English subtitles. However, there is a select list of titles that offer English dubs like the Digimon series, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Mobile Suit Gundam, and Lupin the Third Part 2.

How long is the premium Crunchyroll free trial period?

Each of Crunchyroll's premium subscriptions offers a 14-day free trial period so you can determine if it's right for you and your needs.

Is Crunchyroll free?

You can signup and create a free Crunchyroll account where you'll have limited access to ad-supported anime and manga.

How do I cancel my Crunchyroll membership?

Cancel your Crunchyroll subscription with these easy steps from your web browser.

1. Log into your Crunchyroll account.

2. Select Settings from the Profile tab.

3. Under Account Settings, choose Premium Membership Status.

4. Select Cancel Membership.

5. Confirm the cancellation by clicking OK on the pop-up.

If you need further assistance with canceling via Paypal, iTunes, Roku Pay, Google Play, or credit card, visit Crunchyroll's help page.

What are Crunchyroll's paid plans?

"Fan" for $7.99/month, "Mega Fan" for $9.99/month, and "Ultimate Fan" for $15.99/month

Does Crunchyroll have Live TV?

Crunchyroll has "simulcasts", where a show is available directly as it airs in Japan.

What devices support Crunchyroll?

Almost everything, including phones, tablets, major game consoles, Fire TV stick, and Apple TV

How many users can use Crunchyroll at once?

Up to two streams at the same time