Crunchyroll cuts Fan, Mega Fan to $1.99/$2.99

Crunchyroll is offering a temporary cut to two of its U.S. subscription tiers during its Ani-May promotion, lowering Fan to $1.99 a month and Mega Fan to $2.99 a month for three months. The offer runs from May 7 through May 21, according to coverage of the promotion and Crunchyroll’s premium signup page. Crunchyroll’s standard U.S. monthly prices are $9.99 for Fan and $13.99 for Mega Fan, the company’s site shows. The discount lands four days before Crunchyroll’s 2026 Anime Awards ceremony on May 23 in Tokyo. ### How deep is the discount? Crunchyroll’s premium page lists Fan at $9.99 a month and Mega Fan at $13.99 a month in the United States. During the Ani-May window, those plans are being sold at $1.99 and $2.99 a month for three months, cutting the upfront cost of entry to about $6 for Fan or $9 for Mega Fan over that period. MSN’s report on the offer said the promotion applies for three months and runs from May 7 through May 21. Third-party coverage cited by Yahoo and other outlets also said the deal is available to new and returning subscribers. ### What do the two plans include at the regular price? Crunchyroll says both Fan and Mega Fan include ad-free access and the full anime library, with new episodes available shortly after airing in Japan. (crunchyroll.com) The Fan tier allows streaming on one device at a time, while Mega Fan allows four simultaneous streams. Mega Fan also includes offline viewing, access to Crunchyroll’s Game Vault and a 10% discount on select store products, according to the company’s premium page and store FAQ. (msn.com) The Fan tier lists a 5% store discount on select products. ### Does the offer cover every Crunchyroll tier? Crunchyroll’s premium page still shows Ultimate Fan at its regular price, and reporting on the promotion said the Ani-May discount applies to Fan and Mega Fan rather than the full membership lineup. (crunchyroll.com) The company’s checkout flow also continues to present Fan, Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan as separate options. Crunchyroll’s help pages say subscribers who manage billing through third-party platforms such as Apple, Google Play, Roku, Amazon or PayPal may need to handle plan changes through those services. That matters for existing users trying to switch tiers during the promotion window. ### Why is the timing tied to May? (crunchyroll.com) Crunchyroll announced on April 23 that Ani-May 2026 would include streaming debuts, gaming tie-ins, retail promotions and events across the month. The company has also been running weekly Ani-May watch parties on YouTube as part of the campaign. (help.crunchyroll.com) The Anime Awards are scheduled for May 23, two days after the subscription offer ends. Crunchyroll said the 10th annual awards event will stream live from Tokyo, and a May 14 update said viewers will be able to watch on Crunchyroll’s Twitch, TikTok and YouTube channels. ### What should subscribers watch for before signing up? (crunchyroll.com) Crunchyroll’s help center says users can skip the free trial and go straight to a paid plan from the premium page. The company also says plan changes and downgrades work differently for customers billed through outside platforms. May 21 is the last day listed for the Ani-May pricing in the United States, and May 23 is the date Crunchyroll has set for the 2026 Anime Awards in Tokyo. (crunchyroll.com) Crunchyroll said the ceremony will be carried on its Twitch, TikTok and YouTube channels. (msn.com) (help.crunchyroll.com)