Crunchyroll review

Crunchyroll is the specialist on this list and only makes sense for households with an anime fan. Its US App Store listing shows Fan at $9.99, Mega Fan at $13.99 a month or $139.99 a year, and Ultimate Fan at $17.99. The listing describes a library of over 2,000 titles, including exclusives such as Solo Leveling, Kaiju No. 8 and Gachiakuta, and simulcast episodes that arrive shortly after they air in Japan. You can watch subbed or dubbed in multiple languages, though dub availability varies, and download episodes for offline viewing. Streaming is ad-free on paid memberships, although Crunchyroll notes plans may include trailers and promotional messages for its own content. Ultimate Fan raises the limit to six devices at once, and Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan add Crunchyroll Game Vault mobile games. Crunchyroll is also sold as a Prime Video subscription. The app holds 4.8 stars from 1.5 million ratings.

Who it is for

Anime fans who want new episodes soon after Japan

Price

Fan $9.99 per month; Mega Fan $13.99; Ultimate Fan $17.99 (US App Store prices).

Fan $9.99 Mega Fan [Monthly] $13.99 Ultimate Fan $17.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Over 2,000 anime titles, including Crunchyroll exclusives such as Solo Leveling
• Simulcast episodes shortly after they air in Japan
• Subbed and dubbed viewing in multiple languages
• Offline downloads and ad-free streaming
• Up to six simultaneous devices on Ultimate Fan

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Ad-free streaming on paid memberships
• Strength: Mega Fan annual plan at $139.99
• Strength: Rated 4.8 from 1.5M ratings on the US App Store
• Weakness: Anime only, so it cannot replace a general service
• Weakness: Six-device streaming needs Ultimate Fan at $17.99
• Weakness: Game Vault is limited to Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan

Key facts

• Plans: Fan, Mega Fan, Ultimate Fan
• Library: Over 2,000 titles
• Annual option: Mega Fan at $139.99 per year
• Max devices: 6 on Ultimate Fan
• App Store rating: 4.8 from 1.5M ratings

Where it ranks

Crunchyroll is No. 10 in our Best Video Streaming Services verdict.