Crunchyroll: Anime Streaming

What it is

Crunchyroll is a streaming app for anime shows and movies. The Play listing puts the library at over 2,000 titles and names big series such as One Piece, Solo Leveling, Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer. Films like Suzume and Your Name are listed too. The app is free to install, rated Teen, and first appeared on Play in December 2010. It was last updated on 2026-10-28.

What it does well

The core pitch is timing. The listing says simulcast episodes arrive shortly after they air in Japan, which matters if you follow weekly series. You can watch subbed or dubbed, though the listing admits dub coverage varies by show.

There are a few extras. Crunchylists let you build playlists of episodes and favorites. Recommendations are based on viewing habits. The listing also mentions music videos and concert footage, and a Game Vault of mobile games described as free of ads and in-app purchases for the top two membership tiers.

The numbers back the pitch up. The app sits at 4.63 from 4,440,519 ratings, with 100,000,000+ installs. Of those ratings, 83.7% are five stars and only 1.1% are two stars. That is a lot of agreement for an app this size.

Where it falls short

Free to install does not mean free to use fully. The listing describes a membership that charges automatically and renews unless you switch it off at least 24 hours before renewal. Pricing varies by region and tier, and the listing does not state any amounts. Offline downloads are limited to the Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan tiers, and watching on up to six devices at once is tied to Ultimate Fan.

The rating split also shows a minority who are unhappy. About 5.4% of ratings are one star, which is higher than the 2% or so sitting at two or three stars. The listing gives no reason, so the cause is unknown from the data alone.

Who it suits

If you watch anime regularly and want new episodes soon after release, the ratings suggest most people are satisfied. Check the tier you need before paying, especially if offline viewing or several screens matter to you. The listing also says the app has ad-free streaming among its features, so look at which plan includes it. If you only watch the odd film, the membership model may not be worth the commitment, and the listing does not describe what a free account gets you.