A Crunchyroll free trial is the best way for new subscribers to unlock access to the anime streaming service's entire library and its premium features.
By signing up to one of its seven-day free trials, which is available for all of its premium plans, you get the chance to try out useful features like streaming without ads and being able to watch new anime episodes shortly after they've aired in Japan.
- US: Sign up to a 7-day Crunchyroll free trial
- UK: Sign up to a 7-day Crunchyroll free trial
- AU: Sign up to a 7-day Crunchyroll free trial
From animated Japanese shows and films to Asian dramas and even manga, there is something for every anime fan on Crunchyroll. New to anime? Get a taste of top shows like Naruto and Attack of Titan by signing up for a free account. But if you want to get rid of ads, and unlock more content and features without splashing out, you'll need a Crunchyroll free trial.
Keep reading to find out how to get the seven-day Crunchyroll free trial, what it entitles you to and whether it's worth signing up for. Want to know the most affordable way to get Crunchyroll thereafter? We've answered that for you in our Crunchyroll free trial guide, too.
How to get a Crunchyroll free trial
Visit the Crunchyroll app or site
Customers that are completely new to Crunchyroll can benefit from a seven-day free trial with any of the available subscription plans. All you have to do is go to the Crunchyroll home page and click on the orange 'View Premium Plans' button to get started. Just note that whichever plan you choose, you'll automatically be charged for after the trial period ends.
Create a new Crunchyroll account
You'll be given the option to next choose the subscription plan that you want to try. 'FAN' is the cheapest to go ad-free. It gives you access to Crunchyroll's entire catalog and let's you watch new episodes shortly after they've been broadcast in Japan (in the US and UK, this tier also unlocks 5% discount at the Crunchyroll store). The next step up is 'MEGA FAN', which you can also purchase an annual subscription for in the UK and Australia, while those in the US have the option for a monthly 'ULTIMATE FAN' subscription.
Start your Crunchyroll free trial
Once you've selected the plan you'd like to try out (we'd recommend going with the most premium to get the most out of your trial), click the 'Start 7-day free trial' button. This will take you to a new page that will ask you to create an account by entering your email address and a password. You'll then need to enter your credit card information or use PayPal before being able to click the 'Start free trial' button – but don't worry, you won't be charged until the end of the trial period.
How to get a Crunchyroll free trial: FAQs
Can you cancel a Crunchyroll free trial?
If Crunchyroll is not the streaming service for you, you can cancel your subscription anytime before the end of the week trial period to avoid being automatically charged. If you need to cancel the subscription before the end of the free trial to avoid being charge, remember it will end as soon as you complete the steps below:
- Log in to your Crunchyroll account
- Go to your account via the profile button in the top right corner
- Click 'Premium Membership' status
- Hit the cancel membership button
What is the cheapest way to get Crunchyroll after your free trial?
As mentioned in the step-by-step guide above, there are three different subscription plans on offer: 'Fan', 'Mega Fan' and depending on if you're in the US 'Ultimate Fan' – all of which benefit from the Crunchyroll free trial.
Your cheapest option is the 'Fan' plan, which costs $7.99 a month in the US, £4.99 a month in the UK and AU$10.99 a month in Australia. This entitles you to uninterrupted (no ads) and unlimited streaming of Crunchyroll's library content and access to new episodes just one hour after Japan broadcast it. This does limit you to streaming on one device, though.
If you aren't bothered about watching the newest episodes hot off the press, the free membership option could be the best choice. This option allows you to stream episodes in standard definition about a week after they launch in Japan. You'll also have to put up with some ad breaks in there too.
The best value for money, however, is certainly the 'Mega Fan' plan for $11.99 a month in the US, £5.99 a month in the UK and AU$13.99 a month in Australia, which gets you all the perks of a 'FAN' subscription as well as up to four simultaneous streams, the option to watch offline and access to the Crunchyroll Games Vault. Those in the US and UK can also get 10% off the Crunchyroll store with this tier.
There's also the option to sign up to a 'ULTIMATE FAN' account in the US that lets you stream on six devices, 15% off at the online store and an exclusive swag bag after your 12-month subscription ends. In the UK and Australia, this plan isn't available. Instead, you can sign up to a 'MEGA FAN' annually, which saves you 16% on the price of a monthly subscription.
The other best way to get a cheap Crunchyroll subscription is to periodically check the best streaming deals to see if there are any limited-time offers in your region. At the time of writing, those in the US can get a record-low deal for Crunchyroll if they're signed up to Prime Video. See the details of this offer below.
What can I watch with my Crunchyroll free trial?
If you’re looking to watch one of the best streaming services for anime, Crunchyroll is one of the best out there. With the largest streaming catalogue of licensed anime, start your Crunchyroll free trial today to guarantee it’s the streaming service for you.
Hosting over 1000 anime shows, 200 East Asian dramas and 80 manga titles, Crunchyroll should have something for everyone. The extensive library is translated and subtitled or dubbed into a wide variety of languages from across the world.
Not only can you binge watch all of your favorite series, like My Hero Academia, Dandadan, One Piece, Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen, to your heart's content, but you can access simulcasts too. This means you can watch the latest episodes in series, like Boruto: Naruto Next Generation, an hour after they have been released in Japan.
If you’re more of a film person check out the Konosuba-God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Legend of Crimson for a classic Japanese animated fantasy comedy film. Or maybe an action-romance is more your thing. In which case, you can watch The Last – Naruto The Movie with your free trial. The list of content to watch really is endless.
Like with many streaming services, the titles available vary slightly dependent on the region you are in, so check out whether these five big anime shows are available to you when you sign up.
Other Crunchyroll free trial offers
If you want to get a Crunchyroll free trial that doesn't just last for seven-days, then the best way to get a longer trial period is to check to see if a trial run of the service is available as part of a membership or subscription.
For example, if you're based in the US and are a member of Best Buy, then you can get 30-day Crunchyroll free trial of its 'FAN' subscription plan. The extended trial period is available until October 25, 2025, and is available via the Best Buy site, which will give you a redemption code.
These longer trial periods are more inline with promotional offers that Crunchyroll used to have available. Indeed, a 30-day Crunchyroll was once much more commonplace but that has changed in recent years, so these promotional offers are now the best way to get a longer trial.
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