Anime streaming service Crunchyroll, which offers shows such as My Hero Academia and One Piece, announced on Tuesday that it ...

The current Crunchyroll memberships, as of writing, include Fan, Mega Fan, and Ultimate Fan.

There's bad news if you're a cash-strapped anime fan, as Crunchyroll has announced that it's ending its free plan.

The era of no-cost anime streaming, it seems, is drawing to a definitive close.

You'll need a subscription to watch anime on Crunchyroll starting on Jan. 1, 2026.

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My Hero Academia is set to depart Crunchyroll's free AVOD tier as the platform shifts away from ad-supported on-demand streaming.

It’s going to be the end of an era for Crunchyroll as they have announced that they will soon be putting an end to their free ...

Crunchyroll has confirmed it will shut down its free ad-supported streaming tier on December 31, 2025. Viewers who rely on ...

End of an era as Crunchyroll will no longer offer a free option. Starting in 2026, it will shift fully to paid subscriptions.

Crunchyroll ends free streaming on 31 Dec 2025, requiring subscriptions for anime like Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family, and Bocchi the Rock, sparking backlash from the anime community.

Anime streaming in the U.S. will never be the same again following Crunchyroll's shocking announcement.