Crunchyroll is one of the world’s most popular streaming services that streams the largest collection of Anime, Manga, and Dorama. So, if you are an anime lover, Crunchyroll is the service you need. But, even if you are not an Anime lover, it has something that will make you love it. Also, you can access some of the content offered by Crunchyroll for free. So, Crunchyroll is one of the best platforms to watch anime on Roku. Also, in this article, you will find different ways to add Crunchyroll on Roku.

Crunchyroll Plans & Subscriptions

To access all the content available on Crunchyroll, you need to get a paid subscription plan from Crunchyroll.

  • Fan – $7.99 per month + Tax
  • Mega Fan (1-month) – $9.99 per month + Tax
  • Mega Fan (12-month) – $79.99 per year + Tax
Crunchyroll subscription plans

You can subscribe to Crunchyroll on their official website at [www.crunchyroll.com/].

Shows Available on Crunchyroll

Some of the popular anime shows available on Crunchyroll are

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  • Dr. STONE
  • Free!
  • Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
  • Tower of God
  • Re: ZERO -Starting Life in Another World
  • Black Clover
  • Food Wars
  • Fire Force
  • plus favorites like One Piece
  • Naruto Shippuden
  • My Hero Academia
  • Hunter x Hunter
  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, etc.

How to Add Crunchyroll on Roku

[1] Turn on Roku and press the Home button on your remote.

[2] Select the Streaming Channels option from the home screen.

Select Streaming Channels

[3] Choose the Search Channels option.

Select Search Channels

[4] Search for Crunchyroll using the virtual keyboard.

[5] Select the Crunchyroll app from the suggestion and click on Add channel. After adding the channel, select OK from the prompt.

[5] Click the Go to Channel option to launch Crunchyroll.

Alternative Method to Add Crunchyroll on Roku

1. Open a web browser on your smartphone or PC and visit the official website of the Roku Channel Store.

2. Sign in to your Roku account and click on the search box.

3. Search for Crunchyroll in the Roku Channel Store.

4. After that, choose Crunchyroll from the search result.

Select the Crunchyroll channel

5. Click on the Add channel button, and the request will be added to the queue list.

Add Crunchyroll on Roku

7. It will take 24 hours for Crunchyroll to appear on your channel’s list.

If you don’t want to wait too long, you can update Roku for the Crunchyroll app to appear immediately on the channel’s list.

To launch Crunchyroll, go to the Roku home screen and press the Right Arrow button on your remote. Next, navigate to the Crunchyroll app and press the OK button on the remote.

How to Activate Crunchyroll on Roku

[1] Launch Crunchyroll from your channels list.

Note: To launch Crunchyroll from your channels list, go to the Roku home screen and press the Right Arrow button on your remote. Then, navigate to Crunchyroll and press the OK button.

[2] Click on Sign in and make a note of the activation code that appears on the screen.

[3] From a web browser on your smartphone or PC, go to the Crunchyroll Activation Website [crunchyroll.com/activate].

[4] Log in with your Crunchyroll premium account (ignore if already done).

Sign in

[5] Enter the activation code and click on Activate.

[6] The Crunchyroll channel on Roku will refresh, and it will automatically display the media contents.

Crunchyroll on Roku

Tip: Some Roku users are complaining that Crunchyroll is not working. If that’s the case, restart the Crunchyroll app and fix the issue.

Frequently Asked Question

1. Is Crunchyroll free on Roku?

Yes, you can access some content available on Crunchyroll for free. To get complete access to Crunchyroll’s library, you need to subscribe to the platform at $7.99 per month.

2. What is the alternative to Crunchyroll?

Some of the best alternatives to Crunchyroll are VRV and Funimation.