How to watch Crunchyroll from anywhere: cheapest subscription prices, plans, streaming devices

Crunchyroll new season promo pic
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Since combining forces with Funimation in 2022, Crunchyroll has become the planet's dominant force for anime streaming. Having already built up a loyal following since it was founded in 2006, the niche streaming platform now has upwards of 10 million paid subscribers who are able to access a dedicated anime library of more than 1,000 titles.

Name an anime show and there's an extremely good chance that it's included in the Crunchyroll catalog, and new content is being added all the time. The likes of Attack on TItan, Spy x Family, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer are all there. But they're really the tip of the iceberg.

Generally speaking, all of Crunchyroll's titles are available the world over. But sometimes you'll find one unavailable in a specific country because another platform has the rights there. And in some countries (e.g. Russia, China, Japan), Crunchyroll isn't available at all. If you're affected by those issues, we have advice in this article on how to watch Crunchyroll shows from anywhere in the world.

And it's also interesting to note that some countries have much cheaper Crunchyroll subscriptions than others – keep reading and you'll discover that it costs from $7.99 a month in the US but the equivalent of less than 40 cents in Argentina.

Attack on Titan

(Image credit: Hajime Isayama, KODANSHA/ATTACK ON TITAN The Final Season Production Committee)

Crunchyroll subscription prices: how much does it cost in different countries?

Crunchyroll subscription prices vary wildly across the globe. Right now it costs $7.99 a month for the entry-level Fan plan in the US, going up to $9.99 for Mega Fan.

Compare that to somewhere like Argentina, where plans start from as little as 14.99 pesos a month – that's the equivalent of just $0.35 USD!

And it's a similar story in other countries, too, with the likes of Turkey, India, Brazil and Poland enjoying the cheapest Crunchyroll prices around.

Below is a comparative list of the prices people pay for Crunchyroll monthly subscriptions around the world – together with their rough USD equivalent – ordered by cheapest to most expensive:

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CountryFan plan (local currency)Fan plan (USD)Mega fan plan (local currency)Mega fan plan (USD)
Argentina R$14.99$0.35R$19.99$0.45
Turkey TRY24.99 $0.85TRY35.99$1.20
India ₹79$0.95₹99$1.20
Brazil R$14.99 $3R$19.99 $4
Poland PLN20$4.90PLN25$6.15
France €4.99 $5.40€6.49$7
New Zealand NZ$9.99$6NZ$12.49 $7.50
UK £4.99$6.30£5.99$7.50
Mexico MX$119$6.90MX$149$8.60
Australia AU$10.99$7.20AU$13.99$9.20
Canada CA$9.99$7.40CA$12.49$9.25
Germany €6.99$7.50€9.99$10.80
US $7.99 -$9.99 -
Switzerland CHF7.99$9.15CHF10.90$12.50

Access your Crunchyroll subscription from anywhere with a VPN

If you're abroad in a country where Crunchyroll is blocked, you'll soon discover that you can't access the service as you would normally at home. And sometimes a certain title will be unavailable for rights reasons.

You can easily navigate around these geo-restrictions and enjoy the platform's content as usual by using a VPN. VPNs allow you to choose a new IP address and appear as if you're in a different country altogether. Our top pick is ExpressVPN...

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is one of the most popular VPNs out there – and for good reason. We rate it as the best VPN provider available, thanks to its super-fast speeds, excellent security and sheer usability. And thanks to wide compatibility across PC, laptops, mobile, Fire TV, Apple TV, Xbox, PlayStation, and more you'll be able to access Crunchyroll wherever you like.

Plus, annual plans also come with three months extra for free with an easy 30-day money-back guarantee if you change your mind. 

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Crunchyroll
Whatever country you're in, it's easy to sign up to Crunchyroll and start working your way through its massive anime library – just head to the website here.

And don't forget that new customers are also able to take advantage of the service's 14-day FREE trial, letting you effectively try before you buy.

Crunchyroll subscription FAQ

Is there a Crunchyroll free trial?

Good news... there's a 14-day FREE trial available to new users of Crunchyroll.

So if you like the look of all that content but still aren't sure whether it's the streaming service for you, you can give it a try for two weeks first.

What are the different Crunchyroll plans?

There are three different plans available from Crunchyroll, although not all of them are available in every territory:

Crunchyroll Fan

  • Devices: 1
  • Offline viewing: Yes
  • Game vault access: Yes

Crunchyroll Mega Fan

  • Devices: 4
  • Offline viewing: Yes
  • Game vault access: Yes

Ultimate Fan (US only)

  • Devices: 6
  • Offline viewing: Yes
  • Game vault access: Yes
  • $25 off $100+ purchase in Crunchyroll Store every three months
  • Free shipping on Crunchyroll Store orders
  • Exclusive swag bag after 12 consecutive months of sub

What is the best anime to watch on Crunchyroll?

Crunchyroll features pretty much all the best anime shows you can think of in its vast library; from Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Vinland Saga.

We have a dedicated guide to the best anime, with a chart of our favorite 12 (in alphabetical order) you can watch on Crunchyroll right now below:

  1. Attack on Titan
  2. Cowboy Bebop
  3. Demon Slayer
  4. Fate/Zero
  5. Fruits Basket
  6. Haikyu!!
  7. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
  8. Jujutsu Kaisen
  9. Mob Psycho 100
  10. Run with the Wind
  11. Steins;Gate
  12. Vinland Saga

How many devices can I use Crunchyroll on?

The amount of devices you can use on Crunchyroll depends on the tier of subscription you take out.

The standard entry-level Fan plan permits use on only one device, with Mega Fan subscribers allowed up to four and Ultimate Fan up to six.

Hime's Quest

(Image credit: Crunchyroll)

What devices can I watch Crunchyroll on?

There are plenty of ways you can watch anime online, with Crunchyroll-ready devices and platforms as follows:

  • Windows
  • Apple iOS
  • Android
  • PlayStation 4 & 5
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Xbox
  • Apple TV
  • Google TV
  • Android TV
  • Roku TV
  • Amazon Fire TV

Can you do a Crunchyroll watch party?

There isn't currently a dedicated, built-in watch party feature offered by Crunchyroll.

That means if you're keen to watch Crunchyroll's latest big anime series as a group, you'll need to take a look at a third party watch party provider such as Teleparty or Crunchyroll Party. These tend to be limited to certain platforms and operating systems and are not officially sanctioned by Crunchyroll.

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Adam Marshall

Adam was formerly the Content Director of Subscriptions and Services at Future. In this role he oversaw many of the articles about antivirus software, VPN, TV streaming, broadband and mobile phone contracts - from buying guides and deals news, to industry interest pieces and reviews. Leading and developing a great team, Adam departed for the land of cricket but has since dusted off his keyboard to write articles for the likes of TechRadar, T3 and Tom's Guide.