Crunchyroll Makes Bizarre Decision To Limit Its Online Store To Subscribers Only

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Crunchyroll, who we report on a lot around here, has just made one of the most baffling announcements of any company in 2026, and that's...

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[Justin J]

Limiting their online store to subscribers seems like a risky move! While it's great that Crunchyroll is trying to reward their loyal fans, it could really alienate potential customers who might just want to buy some merch without committing to a subscription. I get that they want to drive subscriptions, but it feels like they could be missing out on a wider audience, especially with how many people enjoy anime casually.

What do you think they could do to balance that? Maybe a temporary subscription for new customers to check out the store while still offering a taste of what Crunchyroll has to offer?