Crunchyroll has officially raised the prices of its subscription tiers, impacting anime fans who did not secure a subscription during Black Friday sales. Effective immediately, the monthly costs for the Fan, Mega, and Ultimate subscriptions have increased by $2.
The new pricing structure sees the Fan tier rise from $7.99 to $9.99, the Mega tier from $11.99 to $13.99, and the Ultimate tier from $15.99 to $17.99 per month. These changes will be reflected in the next billing cycle after March 4.
Annual Plan Offer
For a limited time, existing members can upgrade to the Fan Annual Plan for $66.99 per year, which averages out to approximately $5.58 per month. This marks the first price increase for the U.S. Fan tier since 2019. The last adjustments for the Mega Fan and Ultimate tiers occurred in May 2024.
Subscription Tier Features
The Fan tier provides offline downloads on a single device and a 5% discount on select products from the Crunchyroll Store in the U.S., Canada, and select EMEA regions. The Mega Fan tier allows streaming on up to four devices, offline HD downloads, full access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, and enhanced store benefits, including a 10% discount on select items, exclusive deals, early sale access, and free U.S. shipping on orders over $50 in eligible regions.
The Ultimate Fan tier expands these features further, permitting streaming on up to six devices, offline HD downloads, access to hundreds of manga titles through Crunchyroll Manga in the U.S. and Canada, the Game Vault, a 15% discount on select store items, free shipping in eligible regions, and an exclusive swag bag after 12 consecutive months of subscription.
Platform Improvements
Despite occasional removals of shows from its platform, Crunchyroll has made significant strides since its launch in 2008. The app is now more accessible, including availability on commercial airlines. Features such as the ability to skip opening and closing credits and the option for multiple user profiles have been introduced, enhancing the viewing experience and reducing the risk of spoilers when sharing accounts.
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