Disney and Netflix both have well-known ways to watch for less, but Crunchyroll's exclusive membership model makes it less obvious how to access without paying full price.
A few methods exist for watching Crunchyroll for cheap, and sometimes for free.
Apply for Crunchyroll's Free Trial
Anyone wanting to catch a specific anime, like Solo Leveling or One Piece, has a straightforward option in the Crunchyroll Premium free trial.
Payment information is required to sign up, but canceling the subscription immediately after activation keeps the free trial active without risking a charge.
Applying for the free trial takes four steps.
- Sign up for the Premium Crunchyroll free trial.
- Enter the requested payment information (no charge applies during the trial).
- Go to profile settings once signed up.
- Select Membership Info, then select Cancel Membership.
The free trial lasts seven days, enough time to catch up on a favorite series before it ends.
Several other ways to watch Crunchyroll for cheap exist too, including alternative platforms that carry similar anime catalogs for less.
