How to Cancel Crunchyroll Premium in 2026 (Keep Watchlist + Free Tier Guide)
Updated 2026-02-26 · 6 min read
✅ Crunchyroll Free Is Actually Decent
Unlike most streaming services, Crunchyroll has a genuinely functional free tier. The free plan includes access to a large portion of the anime library with ads — new episodes are available one week after simulcast. If you can handle ads and a one-week delay, the free tier covers most casual anime watching.
Crunchyroll Plan Comparison
Free (ad-supported): Large library, 1-week delay on new episodes, 720p quality, ads
Fan ($7.99/month): Ad-free, same-day simulcast, offline downloads, 1080p
Mega Fan ($9.99/month): Everything in Fan + 4 simultaneous streams, offline viewing on 4 devices, annual loyalty merch discount
Ultimate Fan ($14.99/month): Everything in Mega Fan + exclusive merch, early access to events, special badges
Step 1: Cancel Your Subscription
On crunchyroll.com:
Go to crunchyroll.com → click your profile icon
Click Settings → Subscription
Click Cancel subscription
Complete the cancellation flow — Crunchyroll will offer a discount
Access continues until the end of your billing period, then you drop to the free tier
If billed through other platforms:
iOS: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Crunchyroll → Cancel
Android: Play Store → Subscriptions → Crunchyroll → Cancel
If you signed up through your gaming console, smart TV, or App Store, canceling on crunchyroll.com won't stop the billing. You must cancel on the platform where you originally subscribed. Check your bank statement to see which company is actually charging you.
What You Keep After Canceling
Your account: Profile, watchlist, watch history, and favorites all stay
Free library access: Most shows remain available with ads
Manga reader: If you use Crunchyroll Manga, check if it's a separate subscription
What You Lose
Ad-free viewing: Ads return (typically 2-3 per episode break)
Simulcast access: New episodes are delayed by one week
Offline downloads: Downloaded episodes become inaccessible
1080p quality: Free tier maxes at 720p
Some exclusive content: Certain series may be Premium-only
Free Anime Alternatives
Crunchyroll Free: Same app, ad-supported — genuinely covers most needs
YouTube (Free): Official anime channels like Muse Asia and Ani-One upload full episodes for free (availability varies by region)
Tubi (Free): Growing anime library, ad-supported, no subscription
Pluto TV (Free): Dedicated anime channels streaming 24/7
Netflix/Hulu: If you already have these, their anime libraries are expanding
HiDive ($4.99/month): Budget option with Sentai Filmworks exclusives
💸 Savings
Crunchyroll Fan at $7.99/month = $95.88/year. Free tier: $0. If you can tolerate ads and a one-week delay on new episodes, you save the full amount. For seasonal anime watchers who binge a few shows then go months without watching, canceling and resubscribing during anime season is the smart play.