Thinking about trying Crunchyroll to see if it’s right for you? Our standard free trial lasts 7 days, giving you time to explore the benefits of a Premium membership before you commit to a paid subscription.
Note: During special promotions, the trial offer may be different. Always check the offer details shown on the sign‑up page for the trial length that applies to you.
What’s included in the free trial?
During your 7 days, you can:
- Watch anime without ads.
- Get unlimited access to the Crunchyroll library.
- Stream concerts and music content.
- Shop in the Crunchyroll Store (U.S. only).
In other words, you’ll get the same key perks as a paid Premium member for the duration of your trial!
When does the 7-day trial start?
Your trial period begins as soon as you successfully sign up for a Premium plan that includes a free trial, and your payment method is accepted.
Although you won’t be charged until the trial ends (unless you cancel beforehand), a valid payment method is still required to start the trial. From that moment, the trial runs for 7 consecutive days.
What happens when the trial ends?
Unless you cancel in advance, your trial automatically continues as a paid membership, and your payment method is charged according to the plan you selected during the trial.
You’ll keep all Premium perks without interruption as long as your membership stays active.
How do I check when my trial ends?
To check when your trial ends, you have these alternatives:
- Check the Membership Info page in your Crunchyroll account settings.
- Review the confirmation email you received when you started your trial for your plan details and start date.
Use this information to decide whether you want to continue as a paid member or cancel before the first charge!
How do I cancel the auto-renewal during the free trial?
If you decide Crunchyroll isn’t for you right now, you can turn off auto‑renewal at any time during your free trial by following this article, based on your payment method.
Note: Our free trial ends as soon as it's canceled. This means that once you cancel during the trial period, you'll immediately lose access to Premium features, rather than continuing until the original trial end date.
Why was I charged for the free trial?
Here are some common reasons you might see a charge during a free trial:
- Free trials last 7 days—if you don't cancel before the end, your trial automatically continues as a paid membership, and your payment method is charged.
- A small temporary charge (like $1 or the plan price) may appear to verify your payment method—it will disappear and isn’t actually charged. See more in this article.
- Free trials are only available once—if you’ve used one before, you’ll be charged immediately when you subscribe.
- If you choose to skip the free trial, your subscription starts right away, and you’ll be billed immediately.