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Crunchyroll Price Hikes & Price History (2026)

Updated May 30, 2026 · Researched & fact-checked by Shaheer

In May 2024 Crunchyroll raised its Mega Fan tier from $9.99 to $11.99 and Ultimate Fan from $14.99 to $15.99, weeks after ending its free ad-supported tier.

At a glance

Current price: $11.99 (Mega Fan)
Last increase: May 1, 2024 (+20%)
Total change tracked: +20%
Tracked increases: 1

Key takeaways

In May 2024 Crunchyroll raised Mega Fan from $9.99 to $11.99 and Ultimate Fan from $14.99 to $15.99.
The increase came weeks after it ended its free ad-supported tier.
The entry Fan plan stayed at $7.99.

Crunchyroll price increase history

Date	Plan	Region	Old → New	Change	Source
May 1, 2024	Mega Fan	US	$9.99 → $11.99	+20%	Source

What Crunchyroll costs right now

Fan: $7.99 (US)
Mega Fan: $11.99 (US)
Ultimate Fan: $15.99 (US)

Has Crunchyroll raised its price?

Yes. In May 2024 Crunchyroll raised its Mega Fan tier from $9.99 to $11.99 and Ultimate Fan from $14.99 to $15.99. The entry Fan plan held at $7.99.

The timing drew criticism: it came just weeks after Crunchyroll removed its long-standing free, ad-supported catalogue, so users lost the free option and faced higher paid prices in quick succession. Sony, which owns Crunchyroll, has consolidated anime streaming and faces little direct competition at scale.

If you subscribed before the change, the higher charge would have appeared at your next renewal. Logging the price you pay makes increases like this visible right away.

Frequently asked questions

Did Crunchyroll raise its price?

Yes. In May 2024 Crunchyroll raised Mega Fan from $9.99 to $11.99 and Ultimate Fan from $14.99 to $15.99. The $7.99 Fan plan was unchanged.

How much does Crunchyroll cost now?

As of 2026, US prices are $7.99/month (Fan), $11.99/month (Mega Fan) and $15.99/month (Ultimate Fan).

Did Crunchyroll remove its free tier?

Yes. Crunchyroll ended its free ad-supported catalogue in 2024, weeks before raising its paid tier prices.