Crunchyroll confirmed that its dedicated Nintendo Switch app will be discontinued, with the service scheduled to stop working on October 30, 2026.
Subscribers began receiving emails notifying them of the upcoming shutdown, and the Crunchyroll listing has already been removed from the Nintendo eShop.
Background
Crunchyroll launched an app for Nintendo Switch in 2022 to let anime viewers stream in TV, tabletop, and handheld modes.
The app provided a native player experience on Nintendo’s hybrid console and represented a move by the streaming service to reach console audiences.
What subscribers were told
In notices sent to subscribers, Crunchyroll advised users that the Switch app will no longer be available after October 30, 2026, and directed them to use Crunchyroll on other supported platforms.
In journalistic terms: the company informed customers that the Nintendo Switch application will be retired on that date and recommended switching to alternative devices or web access to continue service.
Availability and storefront changes
The Nintendo eShop entry for Crunchyroll has been pulled, which typically prevents new downloads and indicates the app will not be supported moving forward on the current Switch hardware.
Existing installations will cease functioning once the shutdown date arrives.
Impact and context
For Switch owners, the removal ends an option for console-based anime viewing that the app offered since its 2022 debut.
Crunchyroll remains available on a wide variety of other platforms, including mobile devices, web browsers, and many smart TVs and streaming players.
As of this announcement, Crunchyroll has not issued any public statement about support for future Nintendo hardware, and there is no confirmed timeline for a return to Nintendo platforms.
What users should do
Subscribers who rely on Switch for Crunchyroll viewing should plan to migrate their viewing to another supported device before October 30, 2026.
Check Crunchyroll’s official help pages or account emails for guidance on supported platforms and app updates.
Reader note
If you used Crunchyroll on Nintendo Switch, consider sharing where you plan to watch going forward.
This shutdown underlines how platform availability can shift and the importance of checking supported-device lists for streaming services.
Subscribers began receiving emails notifying them of the upcoming shutdown, and the Crunchyroll listing has already been removed from the Nintendo eShop.
Background
Crunchyroll launched an app for Nintendo Switch in 2022 to let anime viewers stream in TV, tabletop, and handheld modes.
The app provided a native player experience on Nintendo’s hybrid console and represented a move by the streaming service to reach console audiences.
What subscribers were told
In notices sent to subscribers, Crunchyroll advised users that the Switch app will no longer be available after October 30, 2026, and directed them to use Crunchyroll on other supported platforms.
In journalistic terms: the company informed customers that the Nintendo Switch application will be retired on that date and recommended switching to alternative devices or web access to continue service.
Availability and storefront changes
The Nintendo eShop entry for Crunchyroll has been pulled, which typically prevents new downloads and indicates the app will not be supported moving forward on the current Switch hardware.
Existing installations will cease functioning once the shutdown date arrives.
Impact and context
For Switch owners, the removal ends an option for console-based anime viewing that the app offered since its 2022 debut.
Crunchyroll remains available on a wide variety of other platforms, including mobile devices, web browsers, and many smart TVs and streaming players.
As of this announcement, Crunchyroll has not issued any public statement about support for future Nintendo hardware, and there is no confirmed timeline for a return to Nintendo platforms.
What users should do
Subscribers who rely on Switch for Crunchyroll viewing should plan to migrate their viewing to another supported device before October 30, 2026.
Check Crunchyroll’s official help pages or account emails for guidance on supported platforms and app updates.
Reader note
If you used Crunchyroll on Nintendo Switch, consider sharing where you plan to watch going forward.
This shutdown underlines how platform availability can shift and the importance of checking supported-device lists for streaming services.
