Crunchyroll is built for anime fans who want new episodes soon after they air in Japan, plus a large back catalog of series like One Piece, Solo Leveling and Frieren. Crunchyroll, LLC publishes it with a Teen content rating. Beyond episodes and movies, it also carries music videos and concert exclusives, and the app is free to open, with ads and in-app purchases.
Free install, ads and paid membership tiers
Installing the app is free, though it carries ads and in-app purchases. Ad-free viewing comes with a paid plan, so expect ads on the base experience.
Check the in-app plan details for what each membership includes and what it costs in your region.
Simulcasts, Crunchylists and the 2,000-title catalog
The library runs to over 2,000 titles, including Crunchyroll exclusives such as Solo Leveling, Kaiju No. 8, Gachiakuta and Tower of God. Other listed series include One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Films include Suzume, Your Name and Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.
New episodes arrive shortly after they air in Japan. You can pick subbed or dubbed versions, though dub availability varies by title. Crunchylists let you build your own episode playlists, and recommendations adjust to your viewing habits.
The app also carries music videos and concert content, and members on the Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan tiers get Crunchyroll Game Vault, a set of mobile games without ads or in-app purchases.
Updates and maintenance since the 2010 release
The app first appeared on December 19, 2010, and the latest update is dated November 4, 2026. The version number varies by device. The package ID is com.crunchyroll.crunchyroid.
Crunchyroll pros and cons
Pros
- Over 2,000 titles, including Crunchyroll exclusives like Solo Leveling
- Simulcast episodes arrive shortly after the Japanese broadcast
- Subbed and dubbed options, with dub availability varying by title
- Crunchylists for building personal episode playlists
- Google Play rating of 4.6 across about 4.4 million ratings
Cons
- Contains ads and in-app purchases
- Offline downloads require Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan membership
- Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before renewal
- Free-tier limits and exact prices are not clear before you open the app
Is Crunchyroll safe?
The publisher is Crunchyroll, LLC, and its website is crunchyroll.com. Get the app through Google Play so updates arrive from the store. Before subscribing, look over the permissions the app requests and the account terms.
How to install Crunchyroll
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Crunchyroll when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
