If you love anime, Crunchyroll is a corner of the internet you need to visit. This American streaming service hosts over 1,000 Japanese animated series that you won’t find on any other platform. Additionally, it offers several hundred East Asian dramas and dozens of manga.
Unsurprisingly, the number of subscribers to the service increases every year and Crunchyroll is one of the most important sites for fans of Japanese culture and animation.
With so many subscription services out there, you may be wondering if you can use this site for free. We’ve gathered all the information you need.
How to get Crunchyroll for free
Crunchyroll was once a completely free, ad-supported service. This has changed over time, but there are still options to use the platform at no cost.
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On Crunchyroll, the first episodes of an anime debuting on the service can be viewed without the need for an account or subscription. It is also possible to watch the first seasons of selected series without payment.
However, there are some drawbacks to using the service for free. Firstly, access to the library is limited: you simply won’t be able to watch most productions without purchasing a subscription anyway.
The second drawback is the presence of advertisements: during each episode, there will be four, each lasting around 30 seconds.
Using Crunchyroll for free without logging in can be tempting, but it’s slightly inconvenient. However, it can be a good option if you just want to browse the library and try out a few series.
Use a free trial
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You can also access the service for free using the 14-day trial. This option is available after selecting one of the three subscription levels.
To avoid being charged the usual monthly rate, remember to cancel your free trial within 14 days.
Crunchyroll is also available on Amazon in the US and UK as an add-on channel, so you’ll need to be signed up for Prime Video to get it. However, this is only a 7-day free trial.
How much does Crunchyroll cost in the US?
Paid subscription plans are called Premium options. Each will allow you to access the entire Crunchyroll library and stream ad-free episodes right after they premiere in Japan.
Fan Tier – $7.99 per month
The basic tier that lets you stream to 1 device at a time.
Mega Fan Tier – $9.99 per month
This tier allows you to stream on up to 4 devices at once, watch shows offline, and access the Crunchyroll catalog of free games. You can also get $15 off purchases over $100 in the Crunchyroll store every 3 months.
Ultimate Fan Tier – $14.99 per month
This allows you to stream on up to 6 devices at once, watch shows offline, and access the Crunchyroll catalog of free games. Plus, you’ll get $25 off purchases over $100 in the Crunchyroll store every 3 months and free shipping on all orders.
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How much does Crunchyroll cost in the UK?
In the UK there are also three premium tiers, but with slightly different benefits. However, they all guarantee to stream the entire Crunchyroll library ad-free and watch new episodes soon after Japan.
Fan Tier – £4.99 per month
This allows you to stream to 1 device at a time.
Mega Fan Tier – £5.99 per month
This allows you to stream on up to 4 devices at once, watch series offline, and use Crunchyroll’s catalog of free games.
Ultimate Fan Tier – £59.99 per year
With this tier you can stream on up to 4 devices at once, watch series offline and use Crunchyroll’s catalog of free games. Plus, you can get a 16% discount on the monthly plan (billed every 12 months).
You should know that certain productions are only available on the Crunchyroll US library. If you want to access it, you will need a VPN (virtual private network), which will allow you to bypass geo-restrictions. We recommend the NordVPN app – the most affordable and popular option of its kind.
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What devices can I get Crunchyroll on?
Crunchyroll is available through a web browser, but you can also easily stream anime using a smart TV: the app is available on Roku, Apple TV, and Google TV.
You can also use Crunchyroll on your phone by downloading the app for Android or iOS.
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