Is Crunchyroll Right for You?
The Pros and Cons of Crunchyroll
Pros
- Huge and diverse library.
- Simulcasts.
- Customizable watchlists (Crunchylists).
- Comment sections.
- Relatively inexpensive ad-free option.
- Offline viewing (Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan).
- Multiple simultaneous streams (Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan).
- Discounts on merchandise (Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan).
Cons
- No captions on English dubs.
- Content overlap with Hulu.
- Occasional video quality inconsistencies and buffering issues.
- App crashes reported by some users.
- User interface could be improved (especially dub selection).
- Lack of sophisticated parental controls.
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.
Learn more about Crunchyroll premium plans here!
Crunchyroll Top Movies & Shows
Movies
Sin: The Movie
Lady Death
Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams
Kite Liberator
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
Shows
Solo Leveling
Hoshizora e kakaru hashi
Shinobi Girl
The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup
Dragon Ball Z
Crunchyroll Pricing
Crunchyroll has three plan options after a 7-day free trial:
- The Fan plan for $7.99/month
- The Mega Fan plan for $11.99/month
- The Ultimate Fan plan for $15.99/month
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
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation Vita
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One
- Wii
- 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.
Benefits of Crunchyroll
- Largest anime library (1000+ titles).
- Simulcasts one hour after airing in Japan.
- Diverse selection of genres and curated lists.
- Ad-free option available.
- Exclusive original anime series.
- Integrated manga shop (though manga service discontinued).
- Mobile game offerings for subscribers.
- Dubs and subtitles in multiple languages.
What users think about Crunchyroll
- Generally positive, with praise for the vast library and simulcasts.
- Complaints about excessive ads on the free tier and technical issues (buffering, crashes).
- Some users desire better organization of dubbed versions and improved captions.
- Appreciation for the customizable watchlists and comment sections.
Crunchyroll is Best for
Crunchyroll is best for dedicated anime fans who want the largest library, latest simulcasts, and a wide variety of genres.
How do other streaming services compare?
Note that only select titles are available for download and will expire after 7 days unplayed, or 48 hours from when you begin playback.
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.
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