What's available

Crunchyroll in Ireland gives you access to a solid anime library covering both classic and current titles. You can stream popular ongoing series like One Piece, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Attack on Titan. Simulcast episodes from Japan land on the platform within hours of their original broadcast, so you stay current with seasonal anime like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Dandadan. Films including Demon Slayer: Mugen Train and select Gundam movies are also available.

What you're missing

The Irish library has noticeable gaps compared to the US catalogue. Several high-profile titles are either unavailable or have restricted episodes, including:

  • Naruto and Naruto Shippuden — limited or absent due to regional licensing
  • Bleach (original run) — not fully accessible
  • Hunter x Hunter (2011) — missing from the Irish library
  • Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — geo-restricted in Ireland
  • Certain Gundam series and older Toei titles with complex European rights

These gaps exist because content rights are sold territory by territory, and Ireland often shares restrictions with the broader European licensing block.

How to access other regions

A VPN lets you change your apparent location so Crunchyroll shows you a different regional library. Connect your VPN to a US server to unlock the largest available catalogue. Once connected, open Crunchyroll and you'll see content that was previously unavailable in Ireland.

We recommend NordVPN as your first choice. It offers fast servers optimised for streaming, reliably bypasses geo-blocks, and works consistently with Crunchyroll. Simply download the app, select a US server, and launch Crunchyroll as normal.

Pricing

Crunchyroll charges in euros for Irish subscribers. Current plans run approximately €5.99/month for Fan (one stream), €8.99/month for Mega Fan (four streams, offline viewing), and €13.99/month for Ultimate Fan, which adds merchandise discounts. A free ad-supported tier is available with a limited catalogue. Prices may change, so check Crunchyroll's website for the latest rates.

Our recommendation

If you're an anime fan in Ireland, Crunchyroll is absolutely worth subscribing to — the simulcast library alone justifies the cost. For casual viewers, the free tier covers enough to get started. If you want the full experience and access to classics like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood or Hunter x Hunter, pair your subscription with NordVPN connected to a US server. It's a straightforward upgrade that opens up everything the platform has to offer.