Crunchyroll Review: The Gold Standard of Anime Streaming

Streaming Smarter says: If you love anime, Crunchroll is probably the first, last, and only streamer you’ll need. It’s jam-packed with all the most-important anime series and films in the world. 17 million subscribers turn to Crunchyroll to get their animation fix. You can try it free for 7 days.

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What Does Crunchyroll Cost?

There are 3 main Crunchyroll plans.

The Fan option allows streaming on 1 device, but no downloads.

Mega Fan gives you 4 devices at once, offline viewing, and access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault. Mega Fans get 10% off at the Crunchyroll store.

Ultimate Fan allows 6 devices and offline viewing. You’ll also get the Crunchyroll Game Vault and 15% off at the Crunchyroll store.

Can You Watch Crunchyroll for Free?

Yes, you can watch Crunchyroll for free with ads. In some cases, the English dub may not be available unless you pay.

If you want to sample the ad-free version, just sign up for the 7 day free trial. Cancel before your time is up and you won’t be charged.

Are There Any Deals or Discounts for Crunchyroll?

Prime Video frequently offers limited deals on Crunchyroll. Follow Streaming Smarter on Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, X, Instagram, and YouTube, and we’ll alert you whenever there’s a sale.

Does Crunchyroll Have Originals?

Crunchyroll has a handful of originals like “The God of High School,” “Gibiate,” “Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You,” “Noblesse,” “Onyx Equinox,” “So I’m A Spider, So What?,” “Dr. Ramune Mysterious Disease Specialist,” “Ex-Arm,” “Fena: Pirate Princess,” and “High Guardian Spice.”

What Movies Does Crunchyroll Have?

Enjoy the best collection of anime films with titles like “Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn – Prologue,” “Osomatsusan the Movie,” “Kurayukaba,” “Blackfox,” “Your Name,” “Kaede New Town,” “My Hero Academia: You’re Next,” “Gridman Universe,” “Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom,” “Burn the Witch,” and “Spy x Family Code: White.”

What TV Shows Does Crunchyroll Have?

Crunchyroll flexes its muscles with a huge TV library including “Solo Leveling,” “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “Attack on Titan,” “The Apothecary Diaries,” “Cowboy Bebop,” “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” “One Piece,” “The Lost Village,” “Blackfox,” “Dragon Ball Z,” “Samurai 7,” “Akira,” “We Without Wings Under the Innocent Sky,” “Buddy Complex,” “Psychic Princess,” “Naruto Shippuden,” and “Show by Rock.”

What Kids Content Does Crunchyroll Have?

I don’t recommend Crunchyroll for young kids. There is a small library of family-friendly content, but there’s a strong chance your kids won’t be able to determine what’s appropriate and what’s aimed at adults.

What Sports Does Crunchyroll Have?

Obviously, you won’t get sports with Crunchyroll.

What is the Crunchyroll Game Vault?

Paid subscribers to Crunchyroll get access to exclusive games within the Crunchyroll Game Vault on Android and iOS.

Play titles like Shogun Showdown, Corpse Party, Shin chan: Shiro & the Coal Town, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, The Star Named EOS, Kitaria Fables, The House in Fata Morgana, Magical Drop VI, Ys Chronicles I and II, Raging Loop, and Sweet Sins 2.

Can You Download Crunchyroll Content?

With the Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan plans, you can download shows and movies on Crunchyroll.

What Devices Work with Crunchyroll?

Can You Add Crunchyroll as a Prime Video Channel?

Yes. Crunchyroll is available as a Prime Video channel.

Is Crunchyroll Worth It?

If you love anime, this isn’t even a question. Grab a Crunchyroll subscription and don’t look back.

If you’re not really familiar with anime, I think it’s worth the free trial to see how you enjoy it. Anime has been a tremendous source of creativity and inspiration for Hollywood blockbusters. It may be an acquired taste, but once you’re hooked, there’s so much to love.

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Peter Gardner

Peter Gardner cut the cord in 2017. He’s Streaming Smarter’s resident sci-fi fan – his favorite films include “Blade Runner,” “Children of Men,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and “Gattaca.” His favorite live TV streamer is Sling TV and his favorite on-demand service is HBO Max.