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Crunchyroll’s Year-End Deal Brings Ad-Free Streaming Down to $5 a Month — Plus, 10 Last-Minute Anime Gifts for Fans

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As you’re probably well-aware, Christmas is officially one week away. “If you’ve got an anime fan to shop for this year, figuring out what they’d like can be challenging—especially if you’re not an anime fan yourself. That’s where we come in. Our shopping team is filled with anime fans who can help you find the best last-minute gift for the anime enthusiasts in your life. And our top gift pick just went on MAJOR sale.

“We recognize that anime fans have incredibly diverse interests, so we’re always looking for ways to meet fans wherever they are in their journey,” Kristin Hamilton, Senior Vice President, Global E-commerce at Crunchyroll tells SheKnows. “For people who are new to anime, a Crunchyroll subscription is one of the easiest ways to dive in, especially around the holidays when everyone’s looking for something fun to watch together.”

Honestly, we couldn’t agree more! With popular titles like One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Solo Leveling, Spy x Family, My Hero Academia, Chainsaw Man, Kaiju No. 8, Dan Da Dan, and The Apothecary Diaries (to name just a few), there’s no better time to catch up than over the holiday break.

Fortunately, Crunchyroll is treating us anime fans to a couple of holiday subscription deals that are truly irresistible. From now through December 29th, you have an opportunity to save on two of Crunchyroll’s most popular subscription services.

Crunchyroll 2025 Year-End Streaming Deals

CRUNCHYROLL YEAR-END STREAMING DEAL 2025

Crunchyroll "Fan" Annual Membership

$67 ~~$80~~ 16% off

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First up is the Fan annual membership. This is the most affordable membership, which offers you a ton of benefits like complete access to Crunchyroll’s library, new episode drops shortly after it airs in Japan, and 5% off select products in the Crunchyroll Store. Best part? No ads, so you can enjoy your shows without having to deal with any annoying interruptions every five minutes.

Typically, an annual subscription costs $80, but with the year-end deal, a year-long Fan subscription is just $67. Break that down and it’s just $5.58 a month. Keep in mind, the monthly subscription is $7.99 a month, so you’re getting a pretty sweet deal. If you’re just going to use Crunchyroll to access all your favorite anime, we highly recommend taking advantage of this offer.

CRUNCHYROLL YEAR-END STREAMING DEAL 2025

Crunchyroll "Mega Fan" Annual Membership

$100 ~~$120~~ 17% off

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Now, if you’re looking for even more perks, you may want to consider getting the Crunchyroll Mega Fan Annual Membership. Like the above, you’ll enjoy anime ad-free, as well as access to all Crunchyroll content. Unlike the above, you can stream on a total of four devices at a time, download HD videos (perfect for travel season!), gain access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, and get 10% off select products on the Crunchyroll Store, along with members-only offers, early access to sales, and free shipping for orders over $50.

Typically priced at $120 for the year, you can get the Mega Fan membership for just $100 right now. That breaks down to about $8 a month, compared to the $12 you’d pay with the monthly subscription. You honestly can’t go wrong with either deal and it’s guaranteed to make the anime fan in your life super happy this holiday season.

Best Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Anime Fans in 2025

While a Crunchyroll subscription is an excellent last-minute gift, there’s still time to get physical gifts delivered by Christmas Eve — if you order by the end of the day. To make things even sweeter, Crunchyroll is offering up to 50% off select items during their Holiday Flash Finale event. All kinds of fun anime merch from top franchises like One Piece, Chainsaw Man, Dragon Ball, and Jujutsu Kaisen, are included.

If you are shopping for an anime fan this holiday season and need some gift recommendations, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with the help of Crunchyroll’s SVP of Global E-commerce, Kristin Hamilton.

What’s Popular With Anime Fans This Year?

“Fans are consistently picking up the heavy hitters: One Piece, My Hero Academia, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Demon Slayer, and Chainsaw Man continue to lead the pack, especially given all of these titles have just had major story arc, season, and movie announcements,” says Hamilton. “That’s when items like the Demon Slayer Jacket, Chainsaw Man Pochita Nightlight, and JUJUTSU KAISEN apparel and Geto/Gojo collectibles really surge (all exclusive to Crunchyroll!).”

Beyond the usual top titles, she mentions that fans are “increasingly gravitating toward newer breakouts” like Solo Leveling (which won Anime of the Year), Kaiju No. 8, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. “[These] have quickly climbed into bestseller territory across books and figures, as well as nostalgia IP like Sailor Moon.”