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Compare Crunchyroll plans and Premium perks
Crunchyroll offers three ad-free Premium tiers: Fan, Mega Fan, and Ultimate Fan. All three include complete access to Crunchyroll’s anime library and new episodes shortly after they air in Japan.
The main differences are simultaneous stream limits and tier-specific extras. Mega Fan adds Crunchyroll Game Vault and supports more simultaneous streams, while Ultimate Fan adds additional perks, including Crunchyroll Manga where available. Crunchyroll is a leading anime streaming service with a comprehensive library of more than 50,000 episodes and simulcast access.
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How much do Crunchyroll streaming plans cost?
Crunchyroll Plans and Pricing
| Package Name | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
Fan | $9.99/mo. | 7 days |
Mega Fan | $13.99/mo. | 7 days |
Ultimate Fan | $17.99/mo. | 7 days |
Fan Yearly | $99.99/yr. | 7 days |
Mega Fan Yearly | $139.99/yr. | 7 days |
Ultimate Fan Yearly | $179.99/yr. | 7 days |
Data effective as of post date.
Crunchyroll ended its former free ad-supported tier at the end of 2025. Full access to its on-demand anime library now requires a Premium membership, although Crunchyroll’s current release calendar still lists select “Free New Episodes” for free users.
Fan, Mega Fan, and Ultimate Fan are all ad-free and include complete library access and new episodes shortly after they air in Japan. Fan supports one simultaneous stream, Mega Fan supports up to four and includes Crunchyroll Game Vault, and Ultimate Fan supports up to six and includes additional perks such as Crunchyroll Manga where available. Crunchyroll also offers yearly billing at a discounted rate compared with paying month to month.
Crunchyroll plans FAQ
Can I watch Crunchyroll for free?
Crunchyroll discontinued its former free ad-supported tier at the end of 2025, and full access to its on-demand anime library now requires a Premium subscription. Crunchyroll's current release calendar still lists select "Free New Episodes" for free users. Crunchyroll Channel also remains free. The 24/7 curated anime channel requires no signup or paid subscription and is available on select supported platforms.
How many people can use one Crunchyroll account?
Simultaneous stream limits depend on your plan. Fan supports one active stream at a time, Mega Fan supports up to four, and Ultimate Fan supports up to six. Premium subscribers can also create up to five profiles per account, allowing different viewers to maintain separate watch progress, recommendations, and parental-control settings.
Does Crunchyroll have English dubs?
Yes. Crunchyroll offers both subtitled and dubbed anime, although available audio and subtitle languages vary by title and region. Funimation content began moving to Crunchyroll in 2022, and Crunchyroll now says most of the former Funimation catalog has migrated. When multiple audio languages are available for a title, viewers can choose their preferred track in Crunchyroll's player.
Which Crunchyroll plan is best for a first-time subscriber?
Fan is the simplest entry point for viewers who mainly want ad-free access to Crunchyroll's complete anime library and new episodes shortly after they air in Japan. It supports one simultaneous stream, while Mega Fan increases that limit to four and adds Crunchyroll Game Vault. Ultimate Fan supports up to six simultaneous streams and includes Crunchyroll Manga where available. Eligible new subscribers can generally start with Crunchyroll's standard seven-day free trial.
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