Crunchyroll Account Payment and Free Streaming Options Available

Crunchyroll is a popular streaming service that offers a wide range of anime and Asian media content. You can access Crunchyroll for free, but with some limitations.

With a free account, you can stream up to 6 episodes of a show before you're asked to upgrade to a premium subscription. This is a great option if you're not sure if you'll like a particular show or want to try out the service without committing to a paid plan.

However, if you want to watch more episodes of your favorite shows, you'll need to upgrade to a premium subscription.

You can add a payment method to your Crunchyroll account, including a credit card or PayPal, to take advantage of premium features.

Crunchyroll accepts both credit cards and PayPal as payment methods.

If you need to change your payment method, you can do so with ease. Perhaps your card has expired, or you want to manage your bills better by using a specific card for all your subscriptions.

To update your payment method, sign in to your Crunchyroll account and head to the "Premium Membership Plan Comparison" page.

You can switch from PayPal to a credit card by removing the billing agreement from PayPal and waiting for your subscription to expire.

Here's a step-by-step guide to switching from PayPal to a credit card:

Remove “Ellation, Inc” from the list. This will delete the billing agreement and disable the automatic renewal of your subscription.

Wait for your subscription to expire. You might encounter an error if you attempt to purchase a new subscription before the current one expires.

Once your subscription has lapsed, sign in to your Crunchyroll account and head to the “Premium Membership Plan Comparison” page.

Select the plan you’d like to purchase and choose “Credit Card” as your preferred payment method.

Follow the on-screen prompts to provide all the card details required, including your name, CVC, card number, and expiration date.

After updating your payment method, all subsequent payments will be made automatically at the end of each subscription period.

You can get started with Crunchyroll's free membership, but keep in mind that it's limited.

You'll need to add some details about yourself to get access to the site and watch 'season samplers', which are the first three episodes of a new series for free, but with adverts and not in HD.

Free membership doesn't give you access to all 'season samplers', only select ones chosen by Crunchyroll, and you won't be able to watch manga material on the site either.

To get the most out of Crunchyroll, you'll need to upgrade to one of their paid memberships.

Crunchyroll offers two paid subscription tiers: Fan and Mega Fan.

The Fan membership is the cheapest option, costing £4.99 ($6.40) a month. You get no ads, unlimited access to the anime library, new episodes shortly after they're released in Japan, and access to all digital Manga. However, you're only allowed to stream on one device at a time.

The Mega Fan membership costs £5.99 ($7.60) a month, but you can save money by opting for the annual plan, which costs £59.99 ($76.90) and includes access to all the Mega Fan package for 12 months.

To access the paid tiers, you can click "Try Free" in the top-right corner of the window and sign up for a free trial or start a paid membership immediately. This will give you the option to sign up for either the Fan or Mega Fan plan.

Here are the key features of each subscription tier:

If you're unsure about committing to a paid subscription, you can start with a 14-day free trial to either the Fan or Mega Fan plan.

Amazon Prime Integration is a great feature that allows you to access Crunchyroll content with your membership.

Amazon Prime members can add a Crunchyroll membership to their Prime account, giving them access to over 24,000 hours of anime and manga content.

Both Crunchyroll membership tiers, FAN and Mega FAN, are available through Prime.

The price for both tiers is the same as on the Crunchyroll site, so you won't break the bank.

At launch, Mega FAN subscribers can download titles to view offline, which is super convenient for long trips or commutes.

Canceling a subscription on Crunchyroll is a straightforward process. You can do it through the Crunchyroll website or on your iPhone.

To cancel through the website, log in to your account and click on the dropdown menu next to your username in the top right corner of the screen. Select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu, scroll down to the 'Membership' section, and click 'Cancel Membership'.

You'll be taken to one more page where they'll ask if you're sure you want to cancel. You'll have to scroll all the way to the page, where you'll finally see the Cancel Membership option.

Alternatively, you can cancel your subscription on your iPhone using the Safari browser. This method is the same as canceling through the website, but the pages might look slightly different.

If you signed up for a subscription through your iPhone, you can also cancel through the App Store. To do this, go to your iPhone's Settings app, click on your name, select Subscriptions, choose Crunchyroll from the menu, and click Cancel Subscription.

Note that canceling your subscription only gets rid of your premium subscription to Crunchyroll. If you're looking to cancel your free Crunchyroll membership after ending your premium subscription, you'll have to take a few more steps.

If you're interested in signing up for Crunchyroll's paid plans, you can access them by clicking the "Try Free" button in the top-right corner of the window.

You can sign up for a free trial or start a paid membership immediately from this page.

One of the main benefits of Crunchyroll's paid plans is better streaming quality, which is a big plus for anyone who wants to enjoy their favorite shows in high definition.

Paid members can also stream on more devices, making it easier to watch on the go or with friends and family.

Crunchyroll's paid plans also give you the ability to view episodes much sooner than those on the free plan, which means you can stay up-to-date with the latest episodes as soon as they air in Japan.

Here are the details on Crunchyroll's paid plans:

Crunchyroll's paid plans are definitely worth considering if you're a serious fan of anime and want to get the most out of your subscription.