How to Cancel Crunchyroll — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
⏰ 2 minuteseasyVerified 2026-05-22$7.99/mo
Crunchyroll has a free ad-supported tier, so canceling just means downgrading. You keep access to a limited library with ads — just not the full premium catalog or offline downloads.
Go to Crunchyroll account settings
Visit crunchyroll.com/account/subscription while signed in. Or: click your profile → Settings → Subscription.
Click "Cancel Subscription"
Find the cancellation option in your subscription settings and click it.
Confirm cancellation
Confirm your choice. Premium features remain until the end of your billing period, then you switch to the free tier.
The free tier gives you access to a limited anime library with ads. New episodes may have a 1-week delay compared to Premium.
Need the exact words to say if they try to keep you?
If subscribed via Apple, Google, Roku, or Amazon, cancel through their platforms.
Offline downloads become unavailable after Premium expires.
Free tier has ads and a smaller content library, with delayed new episodes.
Your watchlist, history, and queue are preserved on the free tier.
✓ Refund may be possible
Contact Crunchyroll support for refund requests. They may offer refunds for recent charges. Apple/Google subscriptions go through those platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still watch anime free on Crunchyroll?
Yes. The free tier includes a limited anime library with ads. Most popular shows are available, but new episodes may have a 1-week delay vs. Premium.
Can I get a refund from Crunchyroll?
Crunchyroll may offer refunds within a few days of charge. Contact support through their help center. Apple/Google subscriptions go through their refund processes.
What's a free alternative to Crunchyroll?
Crunchyroll's own free tier (ad-supported), YouTube (some anime channels), and Tubi (limited anime library, free with ads) are options.
Free: refund window, cancel path, support angle, next moves, download, and optional account save. Upgrade only if you want the exact scripts and dispute checklist.