Crunchyroll raises subscription prices. Here’s how your plan will change

After about a month Finish the free tierCrunchyroll is raising prices on all streaming subscription plans in the US. The animation giant announced the changes on Monday, indicating that the new pricing goes into effect immediately for new customers and will roll out to existing subscribers in March. If you are a fan who has already been busy streaming Jujutsu Kaisen or Ushi no KoNote that these prices will apply in the same month those finals are broadcast.

Starting Monday, Streaming serviceMonthly prices go up to $2 for animation subscriptions and bundle plans that bundle animation with Crunchyroll manga program. If you’re a current subscriber, you’ll see the new price on your next bill date after March 4.

The Fan subscription will rise from $8 to $10, the Mega Fan tier will increase from $12 to $14, and the Ultimate Fan plan will rise from $16 to $18 per month. Each plan remains ad-free, and these changes also include adding downloads to the Fan category. Although Crunchyroll last raised prices in May 2024, this is the first time the anime streamer has raised the price on the Fan plan since 2019. Do you have a manga plus anime bundle? With the $2 increase, the cost of Fan plus Manga will increase to $14 per month (up from $12), and Mega Fan plus Manga will now cost $17.50 (previously $15.50).

To help soften the blow to winter and spring anime viewing lists, the company is offering a discounted price for a limited time to existing customers who want to upgrade to the annual plan. Switch to the Annual Fan plan for $67, or if you’re a bundler, get the Fan plus Manga subscription for $115 for one year, or the Mega Fan plus Manga plan for $142 for 12 months.

The streamer houses a huge anime library, broadcasting Japanese simulcasts of popular series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Hell’s Paradise, Oshi no Ko, and Demon Slayer. Premium members also get access to its music and mobile game collection in Crunchyroll Game Vault, as well as additional perks like exclusive discounts, swag, and events.

This price hike is not unexpected in the streaming industry, as companies like Spotify and Paramount Plus have already implemented increases this year. In 2025, entertainment giants like Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney are raising prices on subscription plans.