How to cancel a Crunchyroll membership or free account

Crunchyroll was once the only streaming service to offer a substantial variety of anime, but now other popular services have joined in. Netflix, Hulu, and Max are also excellent choices for classics like Studio Ghibli films and "Naruto" in addition to new original exclusives like "Castlevania" and "Aggretsuko."

If you think you're ready to make the switch from Crunchyroll, you can cancel all three paid membership tiers: Fan, Mega Fan, and Ultra Fan. Your membership will expire one day before the renewal date and after that, revert to a free account. The service also offers a free 14-day trial for new Premium members that you can cancel anytime. 

Canceling your Crunchyroll Premium membership will not delete your entire account. You'll need to go through an additional process if you want to completely remove the free version. 

Here's how to cancel a premium Crunchyroll membership and delete your entire account. 

How to cancel a premium Crunchyroll membership

1. Open a web browser and go to crunchyroll.com. 

2. Log in to your account.

3. Click on your icon in the top right corner of the homepage.

4. Select My Account from the drop-down menu. 

5. Under the General section, click on Membership Info.

6. Click the Cancel Membership button underneath your Membership Information details.   

7. When you reach this confirmation page, click the Cancel Premium or Premium+ Membership button to cancel your subscription.

How to cancel a free Crunchyroll membership

1. On a web browser, log in to your Crunchyroll account. 

2. Go to crunchyroll.com/nuke.  

3. An optional survey will appear asking why you're deleting your membership. Below that is a button to "Deactivate Now." Click it.

4. A pop-up will appear asking whether you want to permanently delete your account. Click OK.

If you have issues canceling your Crunchyroll membership using the above steps, you can contact support directly through Crunchyroll's contact form.

What are the best Crunchyroll alternatives?

If you're looking for a new place to find great anime after canceling your Crunchyroll membership, you have several worthwhile options to choose from. Many of the best streaming services you can sign up for have their own library of anime series and movies.

Netflix is one of the best, with a wide range of classic series and new exclusive originals, like "Castlevania," "Delicious in Dungeon," and "Aggretsuko." Meanwhile, Max is home to Studio Ghibli classics like "Princess Mononoke," "Ponyo," and "Spirited Away." Hulu offers new hits like "Spy x Family" and "Chainsaw Man," and Amazon Prime Video features cult classics like "Ranma 1/2" and "Kaiba."