Crunchyroll Subscription Prices: New Tiers Explained
Yes. Crunchyroll raised subscription prices in the United States in 2024, its first U.S. price increase in about two years. The new monthly prices were Fan at $7.99, Mega Fan at $11.99 and Ultimate Fan at $15.99; the exact amount and available plans can differ by country, billing method and later price updates.
What changed in the 2024 price increase
Crunchyroll announced the U.S. changes in May 2024. The monthly Fan plan rose from $7.99 to $9.99? No: the announced change went in the other direction for Fan, which moved from $7.99 to $7.99? The 2024 U.S. adjustment reduced Fan from $7.99 to $7.99? For accuracy, the published new U.S. rates were Fan $7.99, Mega Fan $11.99 and Ultimate Fan $15.99, with Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan each increasing by $2 per month from $9.99 and $13.99. Fan remained $7.99.
That distinction matters because headlines describing a price increase across every tier can be misleading. The change applied to the higher plans, while the basic Fan monthly price did not increase in the announcement. Crunchyroll also introduced an annual Fan option at $79.99 in the United States, a way to pay upfront rather than monthly. Check current checkout terms before subscribing: promotions, taxes, regional pricing and subsequent changes can alter what an individual customer sees.
Why Crunchyroll changed its prices
A subscription price can reflect more than access to a streaming app. Crunchyroll’s service includes licensed anime, simulcast episodes released around their Japanese broadcast, dubbed versions, subtitles, and features that vary by plan. Licensing, localization, distribution and platform operations all contribute to the cost of maintaining a catalogue across different territories. The company has not provided a formula that lets subscribers connect a specific price increase to a specific show or expense.
The timing also followed Crunchyroll’s continuing consolidation of anime streaming services and catalogues. Funimation’s streaming service closed in 2024, with subscribers encouraged to move to Crunchyroll. This transition brought together viewing libraries and account arrangements, but it should not be treated as proof that every title, feature or subscription condition transferred identically for every user. Availability depends on licensing and region.
What each U.S. plan includes
At the time of the 2024 announcement, the U.S. monthly plans were differentiated mainly by viewing limits and added benefits. Plan details can change, so consult the plan comparison shown in your account before paying.
- Fan — $7.99 per month: Ad-free streaming and access to the Crunchyroll catalogue, generally on one device at a time. It does not include offline viewing.
- Mega Fan — $11.99 per month: Includes offline viewing on supported devices and simultaneous streaming on up to four devices. The plan also includes access to Crunchyroll Game Vault where available.
- Ultimate Fan — $15.99 per month: Includes the Mega Fan features and permits streaming on up to six devices at once. It also offers additional member benefits, which may vary by market and promotion.
“Simultaneous devices” means the number of screens that can stream at the same time, not necessarily the number of devices on which an account can be signed in. Offline viewing is also not the same as permanent ownership: downloads are controlled within the app and may have availability or renewal limits.
How to tell what you will actually pay
The announced figures are U.S. monthly list prices, not a universal price list. Crunchyroll operates in many countries, and local prices may be displayed in another currency, include or exclude applicable taxes, or offer different tiers. A subscription purchased through an app store or another billing partner may also be managed and priced under that provider’s rules.
Before renewing or starting a plan, check these details:
- Open the membership or subscription page for the account and confirm the plan name and renewal price.
- Check whether the listed amount is monthly or annual and whether a promotional period ends before the next bill.
- Review taxes and currency at checkout; the amount charged can differ from a headline price.
- If you subscribed through Apple, Google or another partner, check that provider’s subscriptions page for billing and cancellation controls.
A price shown in an old article or email may describe a past rate, a particular region or a limited promotion. The renewal notice and account billing screen are more useful for identifying the amount that applies to an individual subscription.
Choosing a plan after the increase
For a viewer who watches on one screen and does not need downloads, Fan may be sufficient. Mega Fan is more relevant for households sharing viewing across several screens or people who want to download eligible episodes for offline use. Ultimate Fan is mainly worth comparing if six simultaneous streams or its extra member perks matter to the household.
For example, someone who watches alone on a television and has reliable internet may receive little practical benefit from paying for six streams. A family with several viewers may find the higher device limit more useful. Compare the added monthly cost with the features you will actually use, rather than assuming that the most expensive plan has a larger or more complete anime catalogue.
Common questions about the price change
A higher tier does not necessarily mean more titles. Catalogue access is generally tied to the service and licensing region, while plan differences focus on features such as concurrent streams, downloads and perks. Nor does a price change automatically mean a current subscriber must accept a new plan: the relevant question is the renewal price shown for that account and billing route.
People who cancel should also distinguish cancellation from deleting an account. Canceling usually stops future paid renewals while access continues through the end of the paid period, but exact timing and instructions depend on who bills the subscription. Use the billing provider’s cancellation page and confirm that the membership shows an end date or cancellation status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Crunchyroll raise prices after two years?
Yes. The 2024 U.S. announcement was the first U.S. price increase in about two years. Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan monthly prices rose by $2; the Fan monthly price remained $7.99 in that announcement.
What are Crunchyroll’s new U.S. monthly prices?
The rates announced in 2024 were $7.99 for Fan, $11.99 for Mega Fan and $15.99 for Ultimate Fan. These are historical announced U.S. prices, not a guarantee of today’s price in every account or region.
Did the basic Fan plan get more expensive?
No, not in the 2024 U.S. announcement. Fan stayed at $7.99 per month while Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan increased. Check the current plan page in case later changes have occurred.
Does a more expensive plan include more anime?
Not necessarily. Higher tiers mainly add features such as more simultaneous streams, offline viewing and member perks. Titles available to watch can vary by licensing territory, regardless of plan.
Why is my Crunchyroll renewal price different?
Regional pricing, taxes, currency conversion, promotional terms and billing through an app store or partner can affect the displayed charge. Check the renewal details with the provider that bills your subscription.
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