Crunchyroll Raises Subscription Prices by $2 Monthly

Crunchyroll, the leading streaming service for anime enthusiasts, announced on Monday a price increase of approximately $2 per month across all its subscription tiers, affecting millions of users in the United States and select international markets. The changes take effect immediately for new subscribers and will apply to existing customers starting with their first billing cycle after March 4, 2025.

The basic Fan tier, which provides ad-free streaming and offline downloads on one device, rises from $7.99 to $9.99 monthly. The Mega Fan plan, supporting up to four simultaneous streams, HD offline downloads, and access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, increases from $11.99 to $13.99. The top Ultimate Fan tier, offering streaming on six devices, manga access via the Crunchyroll Manga app in the U.S. and Canada, and additional perks like store discounts and exclusive swag after a year of membership, jumps from $15.99 to $17.99. Bundle options combining anime streaming with manga also see similar hikes, such as the Fan plus Manga plan moving to $14 from $12.

To offset the increases, Crunchyroll introduced limited-time annual subscription deals for existing users, including the Fan...