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Crunchyroll Price Hikes & Price History (2026)
Updated June 17, 2026 · Researched & fact-checked by Shaheer
Crunchyroll raised all three of its plans by $2 in 2026 — Fan from $7.99 to $9.99, Mega Fan from $11.99 to $13.99 and Ultimate Fan from $15.99 to $17.99 — its first increase to the entry Fan tier since 2019. New members paid the new prices immediately in February 2026; existing subscribers were moved to them on their first bill on or after March 4, 2026. It follows a May 2024 round that lifted only the top two tiers.
At a glance
- Current price
- $9.99 (Fan)
- Last increase
- March 4, 2026 (+25%)
- Total change tracked
- +25%
- Tracked increases
- 4
Key takeaways
- Crunchyroll raised all three tiers by $2 in 2026: Fan to $9.99, Mega Fan to $13.99 and Ultimate Fan to $17.99.
- It was the first increase to the entry Fan tier since 2019.
- New members paid the new prices immediately in February 2026; existing subscribers on their first bill on or after March 4, 2026.
Crunchyroll price increase history
| Date | Plan | Region | Old → New | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | Fan | US | $7.99 → $9.99 | +25% | Source |
| March 4, 2026 | Mega Fan | US | $11.99 → $13.99 | +16.7% | Source |
| March 4, 2026 | Ultimate Fan | US | $15.99 → $17.99 | +12.5% | Source |
| May 1, 2024 | Mega Fan | US | $9.99 → $11.99 | +20% | Source |
What Crunchyroll costs right now
- Fan: $9.99 (US)
- Mega Fan: $13.99 (US)
- Ultimate Fan: $17.99 (US)
Why Crunchyroll keeps raising its price
Crunchyroll raised every plan by $2 in 2026, taking Fan to $9.99, Mega Fan to $13.99 and Ultimate Fan to $17.99. It was the first time the entry Fan tier had moved since 2019, so the cheapest way onto the service jumped 25% in a single step.
The increase followed a May 2024 round that lifted only the top two tiers, which itself landed weeks after Crunchyroll removed its long-standing free, ad-supported catalogue. Sony, which owns Crunchyroll, has consolidated anime streaming and faces little direct competition at scale, so it can lean on price while pointing to a growing library of new and exclusive series each season.
Crunchyroll rolls increases out to new members first and existing subscribers on their next bill, so the higher charge can land weeks after the announcement. Logging the price you actually pay makes a change like this visible the moment it hits your card.
Frequently asked questions
Did Crunchyroll raise its price in 2026?
Yes. Crunchyroll raised all three tiers by $2: Fan from $7.99 to $9.99, Mega Fan from $11.99 to $13.99 and Ultimate Fan from $15.99 to $17.99. New members paid the new prices immediately in February 2026; existing subscribers on their first bill on or after March 4, 2026.
How much does Crunchyroll cost now?
As of 2026, US prices are $9.99/month (Fan), $13.99/month (Mega Fan) and $17.99/month (Ultimate Fan).
When did Crunchyroll last raise the Fan tier?
The 2026 increase to $9.99 was the first rise to the entry Fan tier since 2019. The May 2024 round had raised only the Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan tiers.