Crunchyroll is one of the go-to platforms for anime fans. Every year, hundreds of anime and films are getting aired on the ott platform. Some of the top-rated anime like One Piece, Black Clover, and My Hero Academia have been broadcast on Crunchyroll. Some reports indicate Crunchyroll will be shut down in the coming days because of many reasons.
A recent report indicates Crunchyroll is accused of promoting One Piece and Dan Da Dan in a wrong way and it could lead to their ban. Crunchyroll is owned by Sony and Navarre Corporation. Crunchyroll was formerly called Funimation and is shut down after an issue. Japanese companies like TOHO and TOEI Animation are disappointed about the way Crunchyroll handled merchandise.
Another report indicates, if Crunchyroll doesn’t overcome all legal issues, then it will be permanently shut down. In 2024, many fans were upset with Crunchyroll for their subscription packs. Another report revealed Crunchyroll was facing a loss and it would shut down all its operations soon. There is no clear picture whether Crunchyroll will be banned or shut down in 2025, but it will continue to acquire rights of new anime and anime films. Some reports indicate Crunchyroll’s profit is less than Netflix’s, but there is no clear picture on the same.
Will Crunchyroll be banned?
As of now, there is no information regarding Crunchyroll’s ban. A legal notice is sent to the team of Crunchyroll and if they don’t sort it out, then it will be shutdown. We have to wait and watch for some days to find the latest updates regarding Crunchyroll’s ban.
What are the best anime to watch on Crunchyroll?
Crunchyroll streams tons of anime in every genre. Right from One Point to Hunter x Hunter, some of the highest-grossing anime are available for streaming on the platform. Here are the best series to watch on the Crunchyroll platform,
- Black Clover
- One Piece
- Hunter x Hunter
- Demon Lord, Retry!
- Tower of God
- My Hero Academia
- Free!
What is Crunchyroll’s lineup for 2025?
Crunchyroll has bought rights of some of the most anticipated anime that will have its premiere in 2025. SANDA, the mystery drama thriller will air on Crunchyroll. SANDA anime adaptation is set for its launch in 2025. Solo Leveling Season 2 and The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 also join the Crunchyroll lineup for 2025. The Dandadan anime’s sequel will also premiere on Crunchyroll in July 2025.
Crunchyroll is not only a streaming platform. The website shares exclusive anime and manga news, gaming news, and anime film news. A platform like Crunchyroll getting banned will make a huge impact. More updates regarding the Crunchyroll shutdown case will be revealed in the coming days. Also, you can read the latest anime leaks on our Animeking site.
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FAQ
No, Crunchyroll is a subscription based ott platform, but viewers can watch some episodes for free. Crunchyroll offers three subscription packs – Fan, Mega Fan, and Mega Fan Annual.
