Crunchyroll Launches $1.99 Anime Streaming Deal After Controversial Price Hike

Following a recent price increase and changes to its free content, the anime streaming service is now offering a significant discount to both new and returning subscribers.

To celebrate Ani-May 2026, Crunchyroll is offering big discounts on its premium subscriptions in over 35 countries. Both new and returning subscribers can get three months of the Fan tier for just $1.99 a month, or the Mega Fan tier for $2.99 a month. This deal comes after Crunchyroll recently raised the prices of its subscriptions – the Fan tier now costs $9.99/month and Mega Fan is $13.99/month.

Many anime fans have pointed out that this is the first May without free streaming on a certain platform. Instead, Crunchyroll is providing a smaller selection of episodes for a limited time.

Crunchyroll Celebrates Ani-May 2026 With 3 Months of Premium Anime for $1.99

Crunchyroll is holding a sale on its Premium memberships in over 35 countries worldwide, the company announced.

I’m seeing a great deal for both new and existing anime fans! Right now, you can sign up for Crunchyroll Fan for just $1.99 a month, or Crunchyroll Mega Fan for $2.99 a month, for the first three months. It’s a perfect time to jump in, especially with all the exciting new shows and popular titles – including some of this year’s biggest hits and Anime Award nominees – being released.

With a subscription, you get access to a huge anime library, including the latest hits like Chainsaw Man –The Movie: Reze Arc, Witch Hat Atelier, and Daemons of the Shadow Realm. You can also watch award-winning series such as Solo Leveling, Apothecary Diaries, My Hero Academia, and Spy x Family. Plus, depending on your plan, you can download shows to watch offline and enjoy perks like discounts and early access to exclusive merchandise in the Crunchyroll Store.

From May 7th to 21st, Crunchyroll will offer special 3-month memberships: Fan for $1.99 per month, or Mega Fan for $2.99 per month. These deals will be available in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the UK, Germany, Mexico, and India, as well as several countries in South America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.

Prices, discounts and content availability vary across regions.

Crunchyroll is also showing the new anime movie in select U.S. theaters. Fans can now stream Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, a big hit from last year, on Crunchyroll starting April 30, 2026. Plus, another installment is already in the works.

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan. You can find the complete list of nominees for all categories, including Anime of the Year, at

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2026-05-07 19:09