Crunchyroll has restricted access to its online store to Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan subscribers, prompting backlash from anime fans over lost access and missing features.
01Summary
- 01Since August 2026, only Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan subscribers can shop at the Crunchyroll Store.
- 02Free users and customers on the basic Fan tier have been shut out of buying from the redesigned store.
- 03Crunchyroll announced the changes on 14 July and said the new store would launch in August.
- 04The company said the overhaul would focus on convention-style shopping, curated product drops, limited-release collectibles and Crunchyroll-exclusive merchandise.
- 05Fans have complained about missing manga selections, lost membership discounts and problems managing existing pre-orders.
02Why it matters
The change affects how anime fans buy merchandise, manga and Blu-rays from one of the best-known specialist retailers. It also shows how a paid subscription can now be tied to basic shopping access, not just streaming.
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