Which Crunchyroll subscription should I choose?

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You want to take a Crunchyroll subscription, But are you unsure which package to choose? Depending on your needs and budget, the anime platform offers several pricing options.

Find out which Crunchyroll subscription best suits your needs
Find out which Crunchyroll subscription best suits your needs. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

In this article, we'll take a look at each package together: price, options, advantages, disadvantages... We'll put everything under the microscope to help you determine which package is right for you. which Crunchyroll subscription to choose.

But first, a brief overview of Crunchyroll subscriptions in table form:

💝 Crunchyroll FREE ✨ Subscription FAN  💎 MEGA FAN subscription
No subscription fees

Viewing with advertising

480p HD resolution

Restricted catalog access

❌ Download

❌ Offline mode

❌ Multi-screen

5.99 incl. VAT/month

✅ HD 1080p resolution

Unlimited catalog access

Downloads

Offline mode

❌ Multi-screen: 1 device

❌ Crunchyroll Game Vault

MONTHLY: €7.99/month incl. VAT

ANNUAL: €79.99 incl. VAT/year

HD 1080p resolution

Unlimited catalog access

Downloads

Offline mode

4 simultaneous devices

Crunchyroll Game Vault

Crunchyroll also offers a free Premium subscription! We explain it all in our article how to get free Crunchyroll.

Which Crunchyroll subscription is right for you?

Before choose a Crunchyroll subscriptionAsk yourself this question: what kind of seriovore are you? The answer may help you define your needs. Then you can choose the package that's right for you.

In this table, we have listed profile ideas + the ideal subscription for each one:

🍿 YOUR PROFILE 🔥 THE IDEAL SUBSCRIPTION
☑️ Your budget is limited ➡️ Free formula

➡️ FAN

☑️ You are an occasional spectator ➡️ Free formula

➡️ FAN

☑️ Want to see the new products as soon as they are released in Japan? ➡️ FAN or MEGA FAN

➡️ PFor the Simulcast option

☑️ Do you travel a lot? ➡️ FAN or MEGA FAN

➡️ PFor the Download option

➡️ For offline mode 

☑️ You plan to share your account with other people ➡️ MEGA FAN

➡️ PFor the multi-screen option

☑️ In addition to anime, you love mobile games ➡️ MEGA FAN

➡️ Pour Crunchyroll Game Vault

What are the different Crunchyroll subscriptions?

Crunchyroll offers 4 subscription plans your choice :

  • 💝 CRUNCHYROLL FREE to 0 €/month
  • FAN at €5.99/month
  • 💎 MEGA FAN MONTHLY at €7.99/month
  • 👑 MEGA FAN ANNUAL at €79.99/year
Crunchyroll's various subscriptions
The different subscriptions offered by Crunchyroll. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

1. Free subscription (with ads) on Crunchyroll

This is the basic option on Crunchyroll: the platform offers free content with advertising.

It's not really a subscription, because you don't need to create an account on Crunchyroll to watch the free episodes. Whether you're registered on the platform or not, anyone can watch for free!

Among the free anime on Crunchyrollsome of which are listed below:

  • Naruto Shippuden
  • Fruits Basket
  • Attack on Titan...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of this package?

✅ ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
  • Free access to part of the catalog with classics such as Naruto, Fruits Basket...
  • You don't need to have a Crunchyroll account.
  • View with advertising
  • Little free content available
  • New episodes broadcast one week after their Japanese release

Who is it for?

L'free subscription Crunchyroll is primarily intended for:

  • For those who want to discover the platform without paying,
  • For people who aren't in a hurry to discover the latest innovations.

2. Fan subscription on Crunchyroll

This is Crunchyroll's basic premium subscription: for $5.99/month, you get access to the platform's entire library. On the program: more than 1,400 series and 45,000 episodes at will!

What are the advantages and disadvantages of this package?

✅ ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
  • No advertising
  • Unlimited access catalog
  • Download and offline viewing 
  • New episodes available shortly after their release in Japan
  • No multi-screen option
  • Streaming limited to one screen

Who is it for?

L'subscription Crunchyroll Fan would especially please :

  • Those who want to take advantage of the site's entire catalog,
  • Impatients who want to discover new products at the same time as Japanese fans,
  • Those who only need one screen to watch their favorite anime.

3. Mega Fan subscription on Crunchyroll

Monthly or yearly, this is Crunchyroll's most comprehensive subscription plan. For €7.99/month or €79.99/year, you can enjoy all of the platform's premium features. Here's what's included:

  • Anime galore
  • Unlimited downloads
  • Offline mode
  • Multi-screen option...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of this package?

✅ ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
  • No advertising
  • Unlimited catalog access
  • Download and offline viewing
  • New episodes available shortly after their release in Japan
  • Simultaneous streaming on 4 devices 
  • Access to Crunchyroll Game Vault (mobile games catalog)
  • Quite high subscription cost

Who is it for?

L'Crunchyroll Mega Fan subscription is perfect for :

  • Those who want to enjoy all the benefits of Crunchyroll,
  • People who share their account with family or friends.

What should I know about Crunchyroll's free trials and offers?

Want to enjoy Crunchyroll Premium Without paying a penny? Believe it or not, it's possible!

New subscribers can try Crunchyroll free for one week with the Free Trial option. For 7 days, you can watch as many series as you like for 0 euros.

You can test Crunchyroll Premium for free for 7 days
You can try Crunchyroll Premium for free for 7 days! ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

Depending on the subscription you choose, you can also enjoy all of Crunchyroll's premium features with the7-day free trial (e.g. Crunchyroll Game Vault).

Can I get a cheaper subscription to Crunchyroll?

You want to subscribe to Crunchyroll, but the prices are out of your reach? Rest assured, it's possible to reduce the subscription price with these two tips:

  1. 🔥 Subscription sharing via GamsGo 
  2. 🛡️ Subscribe via a vpn 

1. Opt for subscription sharing

As its name suggests, this first method consists of split the cost of a subscription between several people. It's a great way to save a lot of money on the subscription price.

With GamsGo, Crunchyroll subscription costs three times less
With GamsGo, a Crunchyroll subscription costs three times less! ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

In the case of GamsGoIt's a bit like carpooling: strangers share the same account, each with their own profile and password. With GamsGo, it's:

  • Regarding the rates three times lower expensive for the Mega Fan subscription
  • All Crunchyroll's premium options for only 3.33 $/month !

Interested in this solution? Visit our full review of Gamsgo by clicking on the link!

2. Use a VPN for Crunchyroll

Don't want to share your Mega Fan account with strangers? You can still enjoy a Crunchyroll low cost subscription Thanks to a VPN! With this cybersecurity tool, you can change your IP address and make it appear as if you are browsing the internet from another country.

NordVPN is one of the best VPNs for cheap Crunchyroll subscriptions
NordVPN is one of the best VPNs for cheap Crunchyroll subscriptions. ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

With a VPN, you can take out a Crunchyroll subscription from a country where prices are affordable. Here's a table showing the countries where Crunchyroll is almost free.

🚀 Country 💎 Mega Fan monthly 💰 Prices in euros (February 2025)
Lebanon 7500 LBP 0,081 €
India 99 INR 1,10 €
Philippines PHP 99 1,65 €
Turkey TRY 69.99 1,88 €

Among today's best VPNs, we can mention :

  • 🏔️ NordVPN
  • 👻 Cyberghost
  • 🦈 Surfshark

Go to our article how to get a cheap Crunchyroll subscription to find out step-by-step how to use a VPN to get Crunchyroll at a low price. 

Now you know all about Crunchyroll subscriptions All you have to do now is choose your plan. that best suits your needs and budget. Which subscription plan are you planning to try? Feel free to let us know in the comments! 

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  1. Hello, I would like to try Crunchyroll for three months, payable with Paysafecard... How much would it cost me? And on what platform? Thank you.

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