Crunchyroll on Nintendo Switch: official app arrives on European and North American eShop
Crunchyroll launched its official app on Nintendo Switch on February 17, 2022, expanding the console's growing suite of media applications.
The app is available via both the European and North American Nintendo eShop and joins existing services such as YouTube, Twitch and Pokémon TV on the platform.
Crunchyroll is a long-established anime streaming service that offers both ad-supported free viewing and paid subscription tiers.
New users can access a 14-day free trial for subscriber benefits.
Subscriber features include higher-quality streams and the ability to download episodes for offline viewing on supported devices — functionality that Crunchyroll enabled for its Switch release.
Early hands-on impressions reported strong picture quality in portable mode, with one reviewer noting that an episode of Attack on Titan streamed cleanly on the Switch without requiring an account.
The app supports core Crunchyroll features on the console, and subscribers gain access to offline downloads, mirroring capabilities available on other mobile and tablet platforms.
The Switch release represents another step in Nintendo's gradual expansion of multimedia offerings on the hybrid console.
Since launch, the Switch eShop has carried several non-gaming apps; YouTube and Twitch are widely used by players, while Pokémon TV has provided franchise-specific video content.
Crunchyroll's arrival increases the Switch's appeal for anime fans who prefer to consolidate media on a single device.
Crunchyroll, as the publisher of the app, continues to operate distinct service tiers: a free ad-supported tier alongside Premium subscriptions that remove ads and add perks such as simulcast access and offline downloads.
The 14-day trial remains a standard promotional option for prospective subscribers.
For Nintendo Switch owners interested in anime, the Crunchyroll app is now accessible through the eShop in Europe and North America as of February 17, 2022.
Users can download the app directly to their console, log in to an existing Crunchyroll account, or sample the service with the free tier or 14-day Premium trial.
This launch underscores the ongoing trend of bringing mainstream streaming apps to dedicated gaming hardware and gives Switch users an additional officially supported option for anime streaming.
Crunchyroll launched its official app on Nintendo Switch on February 17, 2022, expanding the console's growing suite of media applications.
The app is available via both the European and North American Nintendo eShop and joins existing services such as YouTube, Twitch and Pokémon TV on the platform.
Crunchyroll is a long-established anime streaming service that offers both ad-supported free viewing and paid subscription tiers.
New users can access a 14-day free trial for subscriber benefits.
Subscriber features include higher-quality streams and the ability to download episodes for offline viewing on supported devices — functionality that Crunchyroll enabled for its Switch release.
Early hands-on impressions reported strong picture quality in portable mode, with one reviewer noting that an episode of Attack on Titan streamed cleanly on the Switch without requiring an account.
The app supports core Crunchyroll features on the console, and subscribers gain access to offline downloads, mirroring capabilities available on other mobile and tablet platforms.
The Switch release represents another step in Nintendo's gradual expansion of multimedia offerings on the hybrid console.
Since launch, the Switch eShop has carried several non-gaming apps; YouTube and Twitch are widely used by players, while Pokémon TV has provided franchise-specific video content.
Crunchyroll's arrival increases the Switch's appeal for anime fans who prefer to consolidate media on a single device.
Crunchyroll, as the publisher of the app, continues to operate distinct service tiers: a free ad-supported tier alongside Premium subscriptions that remove ads and add perks such as simulcast access and offline downloads.
The 14-day trial remains a standard promotional option for prospective subscribers.
For Nintendo Switch owners interested in anime, the Crunchyroll app is now accessible through the eShop in Europe and North America as of February 17, 2022.
Users can download the app directly to their console, log in to an existing Crunchyroll account, or sample the service with the free tier or 14-day Premium trial.
This launch underscores the ongoing trend of bringing mainstream streaming apps to dedicated gaming hardware and gives Switch users an additional officially supported option for anime streaming.
