Crunchyroll store moves behind a paywall, charging fans to browse the merch
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Crunchyroll’s store overhaul will require a paid subscription to browse the shop, with reports of a $14 monthly access fee and Ultimate subscribers at $17.99/month receiving manga-library perks; the change aligns with Sony’s broader push away from physical goods, and is accompanied by a temporary 50% off sale and new final-sale terms as the store transitions, even as some inventory appears missing.
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- Crunchyroll Announces Plan To Lock Online Store Behind More Expensive Subscriptions TheGamer
- Crunchyroll Store gets a paywall: Mega Fan or higher required in summer 2026 en.softonic.com
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