Crunchyroll Stays Firm: No Plans for Price Increases Yet

Crunchyroll has reassured fans that there are no current plans for a price increase, despite rumors circulating online. The confusion arose from Funimation accounts being merged with Crunchyroll, leading to speculation about potential changes. This consolidation does not entail any immediate price changes for Crunchyroll subscribers.

There has been controversy surrounding this decision as Funimation users may not have their anime shows and movies honored on Crunchyroll.

Additionally, there has been speculation that Crunchyroll may increase their prices. However, the company has clarified in a recent statement that this is not the case.

Crunchyroll's Price Stability

Crunchyroll recently addressed speculations about a potential price increase in the near future. In a statement to Anime News Network, the company mentioned that there are currently no plans for a price change. When asked about any upcoming changes within the next two years, Crunchyroll deemed it as unlikely to happen.

It's possible that your subscription might increase, but not right away. The price hike is actually for Funimation accounts transferring to Crunchyroll. Users can choose to switch over, but they will have to pay Crunchyroll's regular rates, even if they were on older accounts.

Funimation has offered long-time subscribers the option to keep their subscription at a fixed price if they continue using the service for an extended period. This has resulted in some users paying less than $60 per year, a significant difference compared to Crunchyroll's current annual fee of $99.

However, this special pricing only applies to those with legacy accounts. Other users will continue to pay the regular rate, which remains unchanged for now. While there may be adjustments in the future, they are not imminent and likely won't happen until Funimation's shutdown is finalized.

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Editor's P/S:

I am relieved to hear that Crunchyroll has no plans to increase prices in the near future. This is good news for subscribers who have been concerned about the possibility of a price hike. It is also good news for those who are considering subscribing to Crunchyroll, as they can now do so without worrying about the cost going up in the near future.

I understand that some Funimation users are upset that their shows and movies may not be honored on Crunchyroll. However, it is important to remember that Crunchyroll and Funimation are two separate companies. Crunchyroll is not obligated to honor Funimation subscriptions. I think it is fair that Crunchyroll is charging Funimation users the same rate as other subscribers.