What's available

Crunchyroll's US library is one of the largest anime catalogs available anywhere in the world. You get access to a massive range of current and classic titles, including simulcast episodes that drop within hours of their Japanese broadcast.

  • Current simulcasts: Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, My Hero Academia, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
  • Classic series: Naruto Shippuden, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Attack on Titan, Hunter x Hunter
  • Films: Dragon Ball Super: Broly, One Piece Film: Red, Jujutsu Kaisen 0
  • Seasonal picks: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Dungeon Meshi (Delicious in Dungeon), Solo Leveling

The US library also includes dubbed versions for many popular titles, which is a significant advantage over most other regional libraries.

What you're missing

Even with a strong catalog, the US library has some notable gaps when compared to what's available in Japan or other regions. Licensing restrictions mean certain titles are simply unavailable.

  • Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan — widely available in Asian libraries but absent in the US
  • Certain Studio Ghibli-adjacent content and older Toei titles
  • Some seasonal simulcasts that are region-locked to Japan due to broadcaster agreements
  • Precure franchise entries beyond select seasons

How to access other regions

If you want to unlock content from the Japanese or Asian Crunchyroll library, a VPN is your most straightforward option. Connect to a server in Japan to access the Japanese catalog. For broader Asian content, try a server in Taiwan or South Korea.

Our primary VPN recommendation is NordVPN. It offers fast, reliable servers in Japan and across Asia, handles streaming traffic well, and is consistently able to bypass geo-restrictions on Crunchyroll. Simply install NordVPN, select a Japanese server, and reload Crunchyroll.

Pricing

  • Fan (ad-supported): Free
  • Mega Fan: $7.99/month
  • Ultimate Fan: $14.99/month

Annual plans reduce the monthly cost significantly. Student discounts are occasionally available through third-party platforms.

Our recommendation

If you're based in the US, Crunchyroll gives you an excellent anime streaming experience with one of the largest English-language libraries available. You'll cover the vast majority of popular and seasonal titles without needing to do anything extra. However, if you're a hardcore fan chasing every simulcast or region-exclusive title, pairing your Crunchyroll subscription with NordVPN connected to a Japanese server fills those gaps quickly and effectively.