If you are having an issue with a specific episode or series:
- Please first check that the show you are attempting to view is not dubbed in another language. Using the season selector should show you if you are attempting to view the base series (English Sub) or an international Dub.
For additional info go here:
https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023672192
- If you are intentionally attempting to view an International Dub and it is not working you will have to make sure the dubbed language matches your preferred language in your settings. (If you are trying to watch English dubs, make sure your preferred language is set to English)
- If issues with a specific episode or series continues, please write in and let us know.
If you get a message that says "Sorry, this video cannot be played", this means that either:
- Your device has an unstable connection. All you can do to resolve this is to make sure your connection is as stable as can be and try again.
- If the problem occurs even when you are on a stable WiFi connection, your device may be unable to decode the video. See if the problem is with more than just one video. If it's just one then you should contact us to tell us the specific video you had trouble with, as well as what Android device you are using, so we can look into it.
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On your device, clear your cache and delete the app data before uninstalling, unlinking and deactivating your device from your account settings (https://www.crunchyroll.com/acct/?action=devices), and reinstalling the Crunchyroll app. You need to perform all steps before reinstalling.
- Try restarting your device before opening the app
-Getting to the right servers:
Because the servers for various devices are all located in different parts of the country, sometimes it's a matter of pointing to the right DNS server.
Because the servers for various devices are all located in different parts of the country, sometimes it's a matter of pointing to the right DNS server. Changing your router's DNS should resolve this. You’ll find complete instructions on how to change your DNS by using OpenDNS.com's all-encompassing guide (https://store.opendns.com/setup). You should try this first, if in the USA and Europe. If this doesn't seem to help, you can try Google's Public DNS (https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns).
If you get a message stating "We're currently preparing this show for your device. Please check back later!", it may mean:
- The show you are attempting to view is currently being uploaded/encoded. While it may be available for some devices, other devices may be behind by just a few minutes.
If you are not a Premium Member and it asks you to upgrade in order to watch, that means that the video is only available to Premium Members at this time.
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If you still need further help, need something changed regarding your account, or would like to contact us directly, please contact us with the details.