Crunchyroll Store now requires premium subscriptions to shop

Crunchyroll restricted its online store to premium subscribers in August 2026, shutting out free users and people on its basic Fan plan.

The change affects shoppers looking for anime merchandise, manga, Blu-rays and collectibles through the store.

Only Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan members can shop there, making a paid membership necessary to buy physical products.

Crunchyroll said the redesigned store would offer curated product drops, limited-release collectibles and exclusive merchandise.

Customers have complained about missing manga, lost discounts and preorder problems, though individual complaints do not show how widespread the issues are.

The change has renewed concerns since Crunchyroll acquired online retailer Right Stuf in 2022 and folded its storefront into its own operation.

The backlash raises questions about whether the store still serves collectors, especially those who valued its selection and shopping features.

Crunchyroll has promoted some exclusive collections, including a Chainsaw Man release, but the available information does not say what changes may come next.