Crunchyroll Has Increased Prices for All Anime Subscription Plans
The world's leading anime streaming platform Crunchyroll has announced price increases for all of its subscription plans. The hike comes after the platform removed its free tier.
Price Hike News for Anime Fans
The general price increases in the digital publishing sector have also affected Crunchyroll, the global hub for anime content. The platform has officially announced a $2 increase in the monthly fees for all subscription plans.
How Did the New Pricing Take Shape?
According to the new pricing, the most basic 'Fan' tier will be offered to users at $10 per month, the 'Mega Fan' tier at $14, and the top-level 'Ultimate Fan' tier at $18. These increases correspond to rates ranging from 12.5% to 20%, depending on the plan.
The platform had introduced offline viewing for its users with the 'Mega Fan' and 'Ultimate Fan' options it launched in 2020. As part of the new arrangement, basic 'Fan' members will now also be able to benefit from this feature; however, offline viewing will be limited to a single device.
Annual Plan Discount and Strategic Move
To mitigate the impact of the price increase, Crunchyroll has launched a discount campaign valid for a limited time for annual subscriptions to the basic 'Fan' tier. Under the campaign, the annual subscription fee has been reduced to $67.
This move comes after the platform completely removed its free viewing tier in recent weeks. The company is following the same path as other major streaming platforms that have made similar decisions, citing the expansion of its content portfolio and rising licensing costs. In the tech world, user data security and subscription models are frequently discussed. For example, the security vulnerability experienced on the AI social network Moltbook once again highlighted the importance of protecting user data.
Crunchyroll's decision is considered to be directly related to the increasing global demand for anime content and rising production costs. The platform holds a dominant position in the industry with millions of subscribers worldwide.
