TL;DR
- Crunchyroll is launching a brand-new standalone manga app called Crunchyroll Manga, debuting on October 9, 2025 in the U.S. and Canada (iOS/Android), with a web version following October 15.
- The app will include hit series like One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Dress-Up Darling, Delicious in Dungeon, and others from publishers like VIZ Media, Square Enix, Yen Press, and more.
- Access will be bundled for Ultimate Fan subscribers, while users on lower tiers can add the manga app for ~US$4 extra per month.
What is Crunchyroll Manga — and how is it different from their old service?
Crunchyroll previously operated a manga service (also called Crunchyroll Manga) which was discontinued in December 2023. This new app represents a rebooted effort: rather than embedding manga within the primary anime app, Crunchyroll Manga will launch as a separate reading app with support for mobile reading, downloads, and web access.
Crunchyroll calls this the “ultimate manga experience,” aiming to bridge the gap between anime and manga fans.
Compared to their earlier service, this version appears more robust: more publisher partnerships, digital-first design, and deeper integration (e.g. chapter downloads and cross-platform reading).
What content and features will the app offer?
Anchor titles and publishers
At launch, readers can expect blockbuster manga like One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Delicious in Dungeon, My Dress-Up Darling, The Summer Hikaru Died, Lycoris Recoil, Sasaki & Miyano, and others.
Publishers already signed include VIZ Media, Square Enix, Yen Press, AlphaPolis, COMPASS — with additional names like Shueisha and J-Novel Club expected later.
Crunchyroll notes some manga in the app have never before been available digitally — a potentially big draw for manga collectors and completists.
App features & reading experience
- Ad-free reading in the manga app.
- Offline downloads are supported so users can read chapters without needing continuous connectivity.
- Cross-platform reading — your progress syncs across devices (mobile + web).
- 2-page spreads and reading layout designed for manga.
Pricing, access, and rollout plan
Who gets it and how much it costs
- Ultimate Fan subscribers (Crunchyroll’s top tier) will receive access to Crunchyroll Manga at no additional cost.
- Users on Fan/Mega Fan plans can add the manga service as a ~US$4 per month add-on.
- The manga app is not free — it’s positioned as a premium extension of Crunchyroll’s ecosystem.
Launch timeline & platform availability
- October 9, 2025: Launch on iOS and Android (U.S. / Canada)
- October 15, 2025: Web reader version goes live.
- Initially available in English, in U.S. and Canada markets. Other languages and regions expected later.
Crunchyroll has indicated further global expansion is part of long-term plans.
