What's available

Crunchyroll in the Netherlands gives you access to a strong anime library covering most major simulcast titles. You can stream popular ongoing series like One Piece, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Attack on Titan. Classic catalogues are well represented too, including Naruto Shippuden, Bleach, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Recent seasonal hits such as Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Chainsaw Man are also available. Crunchyroll's manga and film sections include titles like Dragon Ball Super: Broly and several Studio Ghibli-adjacent productions.

What you're missing

The Netherlands library lags behind the US catalogue in a few notable areas. Several titles are either geo-restricted or delayed for Dutch viewers, including:

  • Sword Art Online: Progressive films with limited availability windows
  • Certain dub versions of Hunter x Hunter episodes
  • Vinland Saga Season 2 with delayed subtitle tracks
  • Some older Gundam series and OVA collections
  • Select Sailor Moon remaster episodes

Simulcast timing can also differ, meaning you may see new episodes later than US subscribers during busy seasonal windows.

How to access other regions

To unlock the full US Crunchyroll library from the Netherlands, you need a VPN. A VPN masks your real location and routes your connection through a server in another country. Here's how to do it:

  • Subscribe to a reliable VPN service — we recommend NordVPN as the top choice for streaming
  • Connect to a United States server, ideally one in New York or Los Angeles
  • Open Crunchyroll and log into your account as normal
  • You'll now see the expanded US content library

NordVPN works consistently with Crunchyroll and offers fast enough speeds to stream in HD without buffering.

Pricing

Crunchyroll charges Dutch subscribers in euros. Current plans run approximately €6.99/month for Fan, €9.99/month for Mega Fan, and €14.99/month for Ultimate Fan. Pricing may vary depending on promotional periods, so check the official site for the latest rates.

Our recommendation

Crunchyroll in the Netherlands covers the essentials well and is worth subscribing to if you watch seasonal anime regularly. However, if you want guaranteed access to the full catalogue without gaps or delays, connecting through NordVPN on a US server is a simple fix that makes a real difference to your viewing experience.