Crunchyroll Price: Plans, Monthly Cost & Price History

Crunchyroll is an anime streaming service with three paid tiers in the United States. The tiers share the same library focus but differ in the extras they include, and each one has its own monthly price. In early 2026 all three prices went up, so older articles and forum posts often quote numbers that no longer apply.

The prices below come from TheWrap, which reported the change on Oct 14, 2026. Streaming prices move often, so confirm the current figures on Crunchyroll's own membership page before you subscribe or upgrade.

There are three paid tiers: Fan, Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan. Fan is the entry plan at $9.99/mo. Mega Fan sits in the middle at $13.99/mo, and Ultimate Fan is the top tier at $17.99/mo.

The gap between tiers is about the extras, not the anime catalog itself. Higher tiers bundle additional perks on top of streaming, and the exact list of what each tier includes is on Crunchyroll's membership page. Compare that list against how you actually watch before paying for the top tier.

The 2026 increase added the same dollar amount to each tier, which is why the three old prices and the three new prices keep the same spacing. The earlier monthly prices were as follows.

The new rates took effect for new U.S. subscribers first. Existing U.S. subscribers saw them on the next billing date after March 4, 2026, according to the report. If your renewal date is close to that cutoff, check your billing history to see which rate you were charged.

Fan is the plan to look at if you mainly want to watch new and back-catalog anime on one screen at a time and do not need extras. Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan suit households or heavy viewers who want more from the membership. Because the perks differ by tier, the right choice depends on features you will use, such as watching on several devices or taking shows offline. Read the current feature list on the membership page rather than relying on an older comparison.

If you are unsure, starting on the lower tier and upgrading later is a common approach. A move up usually takes effect from your account settings, though the billing details are worth reading before you confirm.

Listed prices exclude sales tax in most places, and the final charge can vary by state. Subscribing through a third party, such as a mobile app store or a TV provider, may show a different price or billing cycle than signing up on Crunchyroll's site. Free trials and promotions appear and disappear, and a promotional rate is not the regular price, so treat any introductory offer as temporary.

Annual billing is sometimes offered as a limited-time option. This page does not list an annual price, so check the membership page to see whether one is available when you sign up.

Memberships renew automatically, so a plan change or cancellation is made in your account settings before the next billing date. If you subscribed through an app store or a TV provider, you usually have to manage the subscription there instead of on Crunchyroll's site. Keep an eye on renewal emails, since a price increase shows up on the first bill after it takes effect.