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How much does Crunchyroll subscription cost?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, if you are thinking that Crunchyroll is some sort of pastry, then you have no business asking that question. The real ones know that, when it comes to anime, there is one streaming service that trumps them all and provides you with the very best of Japanese entertainment. And that is none other than Crunchyroll. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formed in 2006, the streaming service has continued to grow and has now made itself the go-to place for fans of Japanese animations outside of Asia. With exclusive rights to anime series, thousands of episodes, and several exclusive productions, Crunchyroll holds the keys to anime in the UK and the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By subscribing, members can follow the journey of assassins in Hell\u2019s Paradise, enjoy the death tournaments of Fate, and watch Eren Yaegar stomp the world to death in Attack on Titan. It does not get much better than this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Crunchyroll?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crunchyroll is a hub for Japanese entertainment. The platform<\/a> is most famous for its streaming service, which is home to hundreds of anime shows. Altogether, there are over 1000 of these productions, which include anime series, films, and original offerings. Within these there are over 30,000 episodes of anime, all made in the Japanese language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Crunchyroll, you have the option of watching your anime dubbed over, so you can hear them with English voice actors (ugh!), or subtitled. A Crunchyroll membership offers you access to all of these anime productions with series and episodes continually added as they are released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crunchyroll is not limited to anime alone. It also has over 80 online Manga series (Japanese comics) available to read. All of these are in English, with some comic series stretching several books. On top of this, you can also get access to anime-based mobile games, an online store for anime merch, and an anime news section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the age of streaming, Crunchyroll has become the ubiquitous home for anime in the UK and US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much does Crunchyroll subscription cost?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The streaming service has four plans each with different perks. Here are the main differences and how to decide which plan is the best for you. You can sign up for all of the plans with this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free plan<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The base tier for Crunchyroll is entirely free. By simply registering for an account, you\u2019ll gain access to certain \u201cseason samplers\u201d with adverts that allow you to watch the first three episodes of a select number of shows for free. Free members, however, don\u2019t have access to every show on the platform or the manga library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want a taste of the full service, new members can claim a 14-day free trial for Crunchyroll premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fan subscription<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Crunchyroll Fan not only removes all advertisements but also grants you access to the full catalog of anime, manga, and dramas. This includes simulcasts and simulpubs, so you can watch or read new content as soon as it comes out. The viewing experience is upgraded too \u2014 with Fan you can watch your favorites in 720p and 1080 resolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you are limited to just one stream at a time. The Crunchyroll Fan subscription costs $7.99 a month, with a 14-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mega Fan subscription<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This has everything in the cheaper Fan tier but increases the number of concurrent streams per account from one to four. You also get access to offline viewing of anime with this plan. Finally, you receive a $15 discount off any one-time purchase of $100 in the Crunchyroll Store every three months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Crunchyroll Mega Fan subscription costs $9.99 a month, with a free 14-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimate Fan subscription<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This tier has everything in the Fan and Mega Fan packages. However, you can access up to six concurrent streams per account with this tier. Every year, you will also get a special swag bag sent to you. You get a $25 discount off any one-time purchase of $100 in the Crunchyroll Store every three months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Crunchyroll Ultimate Fan subscription costs $14.99 a month, with a free 14-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to upgrade a Crunchyroll membership<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already bought a Crunchyroll membership and want to upgrade, say from FAN to MEGA FAN, or MEGA FAN to the annual option, you need to contact customer support. Unfortunately, there is no direct path to upgrading your membership without speaking to customer services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contacting them is the only way to upgrade your plan without waiting for your membership to run out and then renewing through a different subscription. To get in contact with Crunchyroll\u2019s support team, you need to write to them through the submission page<\/a>, they will then help you upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can I stream Crunchyroll?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crunchyroll is available to download to your TV across various media players, including Amazon Fire Stick, Google TV, Android TV, Roku TV, and Windows apps. You can also download the app to gaming consoles like the PS5, PS4, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The app is also available to download to phones to watch on the go, or you can simply watch it on your computer device through their official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to stream Crunchyroll to a TV<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you want to stream your favourite anime shows to your television then you\u2019ll need a way to connect Crunchyroll. Currently, Crunchyroll doesn\u2019t have a television station, instead, they have a phone app and several media players you can connect through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is how to connect Crunchyroll to your TV:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n