Crunchyroll is a fantastic place to watch new anime movies and shows no matter the device, gaming included.
And today, I’ll be answering whether the popular anime streaming app is on the Nintendo Switch family of consoles (Nintendo Switch OLED, Lite, etc.).
Crunchyroll launched on Nintendo Switch February 17, 2022. The popular anime streaming application can be downloaded from the Nintendo Switch eShop for free and has a file size of 110 MB. Crunchyroll is supported on all Nintendo Switch consoles, from the original to the OLED and Lite models.
Read on for more details of where you can watch Crunchyroll, what streaming movie apps are on Nintendo Switch, and more!
ATTENTION: This article has been updated to reflect Crunchyroll launching on Nintendo Switch in February of 2022. View the step-by-step picture guide I created to help you learn how to download Crunchyroll on Nintendo Switch.
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Is Crunchyroll Coming To Nintendo Switch?
The Crunchyroll anime streaming application released for Nintendo Switch on February 17th, 2022. The popular application allows viewers to watch anime movies and shows for free or via paid plans and can be downloaded from the Nintendo Switch eShop digital store.
Crunchyroll released on Nintendo Switch February 17th, 2022
The official Crunchyroll Twitter account announced the release of its Nintendo Switch app at 9 AM on February 17th.
TWEET TEXT:
There’s a new way to watch anime 🌟 Crunchyroll now available on @NintendoAmerica Switch ✨
Learn how to download Crunchyroll from the Nintendo Switch eShop digital store by following my step-by-step picture guide you can view in detail by clicking here.
Nintendo Switch Crunchyroll App Supported Languages And Rating
In total, the Nintendo Switch Crunchyroll app supports 9 languages, from American English to Spanish and more.
- American English
- Brazilian Portuguese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Latin American Spanish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
Additionally, the Crunchyroll app on Nintendo Switch is rated T for Teen and includes “diverse content” and “discretion advised”.
Streaming Services And Video Apps Available On Nintendo Switch
Crunchyroll isn’t the only video streaming service on Nintendo Switch. A few other popular streaming services are on Nintendo Switch including Hulu, YouTube, Funimation, and PokémonTV.
All applications are free to download, but Hulu and Funimation both require paid memberships to access content.
Check out the chart below for the updated list of all streaming services available to Nintendo Switch owners, file size and release dates included.
Nintendo Switch Video Streaming Apps
| APP | SIZE (MB) | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Hulu | 87 | 11/9/2017 |
| YouTube | 131 | 11/8/2018 |
| Funimation | 17 | 12/15/2020 |
| Pokémon TV | 108 | 8/26/2021 |
| Twitch | 31 | 11/11/2021 |
| Crunchyroll | 110 | 2/17/2022 |
A table of all streaming services currently on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
Visit Hulu, YouTube, and Funimation’s official Nintendo product pages for more details.
What Other Nintendo Consoles Have Crunchyroll?
Nintendo Wii U (the Nintendo Switch’s home console predecessor) also has a Crunchyroll app ready to download, install, and start watching.
Nintendo Wii U Also Has A Crunchyroll App
The anime app for Nintendo Wii U released in 2014, still has service as of 2022, and details concerning the app can be found at the official Nintendo product page as well as the FAQs page.
Nintendo, however, has announced it will end support for Nintendo Wii U eShop purchases and downloads on March 2023.
The Crunchyroll app for Nintendo Wii U will more than likely cease working after the shutdown date.
What Devices Have Crunchyroll?
Crunchyroll is compatible with hundreds of devices in addition to the Nintendo Switch family of consoles. You can watch Crunchyroll on video game consoles like Xbox Series S, X, and One as well as PlayStation 4 and 5. Crunchyroll can also be used on Apple iPhones, iPads, and Apple TV as well as an array of Windows PCs, Android devices, and Chromebooks.
Crunchyroll is compatible with hundreds of devices
Update your device, operating system, and other software to the newest version to ensure maximum compatibility with Crunchyroll.
Keep in mind, some devices may not be compatible, but hundreds of them are.
Crunchyroll Compatible Devices
- Amazon Fire TV sticks
- Amazon Fire tablets
- Amazon Smart TVs
- Android tablets
- Android TV devices
- Android phones
- Apple TV
- Apple iPad
- Apple iPhone
- Chromebooks
- Chromecast
- Google phones
- NVIDIA Shield
- OnePlus phones
- PlayStation 4 & 5
- Roku
- Samsung Phones
- Smart TVs (Insignia, LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL, Toshiba, etc.)
- Web Browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, etc)
- Windows PCs
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series S & X
You’ll likely have a device in your home that can download and play Crunchyroll even if you do not own a Nintendo Switch console.
The anime app can even be watched directly through any supported web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple’s Safari, and Mozilla Firefox.
Simply visit Crunchyroll.com, create an account, and start streaming.
Crunchyroll allows you to start watching on one device and pick up where you left off on another, like all modern streaming apps.
Watching the best Crunchyroll anime movies and shows has never been easier or more enjoyable.
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