What Each Tier Gives You
|
Fan |
Mega Fan |
Ultimate Fan |
| Full anime library, ad-free |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Simulcasts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Offline downloads |
1 device |
HD, all devices |
HD, all devices |
| Game Vault |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crunchyroll Manga |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Official price/mo |
$9.99 |
$13.99 |
$17.99 |
| On GGPICK from |
$2.48/mo |
$2.89/mo |
$3.43/mo |
Which tier to choose if you just want to watch anime
Fan covers everything you actually need for streaming: the full library, simulcasts within hours of Japanese broadcast, ad-free playback, and offline downloads on one device. The jump to Mega Fan is worth it if you regularly download episodes for offline viewing on multiple devices — HD quality across all of them is the main upgrade. Ultimate Fan adds Crunchyroll Manga, which launched in 2025 and now includes titles from VIZ Media, Square Enix, and Yen Press. If reading manga on the same platform is not part of your routine, the extra $4/month does not recover itself.
6 Months or 12 Months — How to Decide
The 12-month option saves roughly 33% compared to two back-to-back 6-month purchases. The case for 6 months is behavioral: anime seasons run 12–13 episodes, and a lot of viewers subscribe heavily during two or three seasons per year and watch almost nothing in between. If that describes you, 6-month intervals match your actual usage better than paying for downtime. If you watch year-round across multiple ongoing series, 12 months is the obvious choice.
What the Library Actually Covers
Crunchyroll is the world's largest dedicated anime platform: 50,000+ episodes, 25,000 hours, 2,000 series. The core value is simulcasts — new episodes available the same day they air in Japan, across every tier. Current seasonal titles include Solo Leveling, Jujutsu Kaisen, The Apothecary Diaries, and Re:ZERO. What Crunchyroll does not carry: Netflix Originals (Castlevania, Arcane), Hidive exclusives (Oshi no Ko, Made in Abyss), or Disney+ anime titles. If your watchlist spans multiple platforms, that is worth knowing before choosing a duration.
How Your Account Access Works
After purchase, the seller delivers login credentials for an active Crunchyroll account and specifies which profile is yours. You log in, switch to your profile, and start watching. Your profile stores your watchlist, continue-watching queue, and preferences separately from anyone else on the account.
Account rules — read before logging in
- Do not change the account password or email address
- Do not enable two-factor authentication on the main account
- Use only the profile assigned to you — do not create, rename, or delete other profiles
- You can freely update your own profile name, avatar, and language settings
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fan tier include simulcasts?
Yes. Simulcasts are available on all three tiers. New episodes go live on Crunchyroll within hours of their Japanese broadcast regardless of which plan you have. This is not a premium-only feature.
Is Crunchyroll Manga included in Mega Fan?
No. Manga access is exclusive to Ultimate Fan. Mega Fan includes Game Vault and HD offline downloads on all devices, but Manga is not part of it. If reading manga on the same platform matters to you, Ultimate Fan is the only option.
What is Crunchyroll Game Vault?
Game Vault is a rotating library of anime-themed mobile games included with Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan at no extra cost. It is a secondary benefit — not a reason to choose Mega Fan on its own, but a useful addition if you already want the HD offline downloads.
What if the account stops working mid-subscription?
Message the seller directly from your order page — they are required to resolve the issue or provide a replacement. If the seller does not respond, open a dispute in your order and GGPICK steps in to handle it for the remaining period.
Why did Crunchyroll raise prices in February 2026?
The February 2026 increase — $2/month across all tiers — was the first Fan tier price change since 2019. Crunchyroll cited continued library expansion and new features including Crunchyroll Manga, teen profiles, and expanded device support. At GGPICK prices, you are still paying well below the pre-2026 official rates.
