Crunchyroll Price Hike: New Costs for Fan, Mega, & Ultimate

Crunchyroll Subscription Costs Increase Starting Now

Anime fans will now pay more for access to their favorite shows, as Crunchyroll has raised prices on several subscription tiers.

• Crunchyroll increased the monthly cost of its Fan, Mega, and Ultimate subscriptions by $2, effective instantly.
• The Fan tier now costs $9.99 per month, Mega is $13.99, and Ultimate is $17.99.
• A limited-time offer allows members to upgrade to the Fan Annual Plan for $66.99 per year, or about $5.58 monthly.
• This marks the first price increase for the U.S.Fan tier since 2019.

If you were hoping to snag a Crunchyroll subscription during a sale, you might want to reconsider your plans. Crunchyroll has officially increased the price of its Fan, Mega, and Ultimate subscriptions by $2 each, beginning immediately.This means the Fan tier now costs $9.99 per month, up from $7.99. Mega Fan subscribers will pay $13.99 instead of $11.99, and the Ultimate Fan tier jumps to $17.99 per month from $15.99.

The price adjustments will be reflected in the next billing cycle after March 4.For those looking to mitigate the increase, Crunchyroll is offering a limited-time upgrade to the fan Annual Plan for $66.99 per year,which breaks down to approximately $5.58 per month.

What Do the Different Tiers offer?

Crunchyroll’s tiered subscription model provides varying levels of access and perks. The Fan tier includes offline downloads on one device and a 5% discount on select Crunchyroll Store products in the U.S., Canada, and select EMEA regions. Stepping up to the Mega Fan tier allows streaming on up to four devices, offline HD downloads, access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, and expanded store benefits like 10% off, members-only deals, early sale access, and free U.S. shipping on orders over $50 in eligible regions.

The Ultimate Fan tier builds upon these features with streaming on up to six devices, offline HD downloads, access to hundreds of manga titles via Crunchyroll Manga in the U.S. and Canada, the Game Vault, 15% off select store items with free shipping, and an exclusive swag bag after 12 consecutive months of subscription.

Is Crunchyroll worth the cost? Despite occasionally removing shows from its platform without notice,Crunchyroll has significantly improved since its 2008 launch,offering wider availability-even on commercial airlines-and user-friendly features like skipping credits and multiple user profiles.

While Crunchyroll has a history of removing content from its platform, the service has evolved considerably since its launch in 2008. The app is now more accessible, even available aboard commercial airlines.Viewers can skip opening and closing credits, and the platform now supports multiple user profiles to prevent spoilers when sharing an account.

The most recent price adjustments prior to this Fan-tier increase occurred in May 2024, a

Pro tip – Consider the annual plan to save money. The fan Annual Plan is currently $66.99, averaging $5.58 per month, which is cheaper than the new monthly rate.

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