Crunchyroll
One of the first players in the anime streaming market is Crunchyroll. It is solely to blame for introducing this aspect of popular culture to the western public and is practically associated with the anime and manga culture in the west.
It holds rights to some of the most well-known anime and manga franchises. Along with being a source for both manga and anime, it offers fans a store where they can find fun anime goods and the most recent news on their favorite anime series.
Both free and premium subscription plans are available from Crunchyroll, with the latter giving users access to ad-free viewing, early access to particular shows, and other advantages. The service offers news and editorial content about the sector in addition to streaming anime and other Asian media. It also has a community forum where users can talk about their favorite episodes and meet other fans.
Features:
- Premium Manga and Anime offering platform
- Anime blog
- Store for exclusive anime merchandise
- Exclusive licenses to some of the most popular anime properties.
Verdict: Crunchyroll is the flag bearer of anime streaming and has been so for quite a while. Its clean interface, affordable pricing, and an overall interactive platform is a joy for hardcore anime fans out there.
Region: 180+ countries
Price: 14-day free trial, $7.99/$9.99
Website: https://www.crunchyroll.com/
