Crunchyroll announces big ad-free streaming deal for Ani-May

Crunchyroll has announced a major streaming deal to celebrate Ani-May. From now until May 21, users can sign up for three months of Crunchyroll's Fan plan for just $1.99 per month, or three months of the Mega Fan plan for $2.99 per month. That means access to a huge anime library for less than $10.

Details of the streaming deal

Both deals are available to new and returning subscribers, giving users access to two different plans, each with its own perks:

Fan plan: normally $9.99 per month, offers streaming on one device at a time, and includes an extra 5% discount on purchases in the Crunchyroll store.
Mega Fan plan: normally $13.99 per month, allows streaming on up to four devices at once, and includes access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault plus an extra 10% discount on store purchases.

Both plans are ad-free and include access to Crunchyroll's full anime library, featuring popular series like One Piece, Naruto, and Dragon Ball.

Timeline

2026-05-07: Crunchyroll announces the streaming deal as part of Ani-May celebrations.
2026-05-21: The discount deal ends, giving subscribers a chance to join the streaming service at reduced prices.
2026-05-23: Crunchyroll hosts its 10th annual Anime Awards.

History of previous offers

The most recent Crunchyroll offer came during Cyber Monday, when users could get two months of the streaming service for $2.99 per month. This new promotion stretches the discount to three months at an even lower price, making it the best deal yet in 2026.

Additional offers during Ani-May

Alongside the streaming deals, the Crunchyroll Store is offering major discounts during Ani-May, with a current flat 26% off the entire catalog. Membership discounts also stack with these offers, giving subscribers even more value on purchases.

Popular anime on Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll remains one of the top streaming services for anime, with a steady stream of new releases. Recently added to the service are the Chainsaw Man movie, which received strong reviews, and a special epilogue episode for My Hero Academia. Popular ongoing series also include Witch Hat Atelier, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, and the return of One Piece with the Elbaph arc.

With the upcoming Anime Awards and these expanded streaming deals, Crunchyroll looks well positioned to deliver plenty of value to anime fans this season.