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Technology1h 59m ago

Crunchyroll has restricted access to its merchandise store, requiring users to subscribe to its "Mega" or "Ultimate" fan tiers to make purchases.

Global

Who
Sony, Crunchyroll
What
Crunchyroll has restricted access to its merchandise store, requiring users to subscribe to its "Mega" or "Ultimate" fan tiers to make purchases.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:09:05 GMT · 1h 59m ago
Where
Global ·
Why
To incentivize upgrades to higher-tier subscription plans.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Users wishing to purchase merchandise from Crunchyroll must now pay for premium subscription tiers. This move aims to increase revenue from its subscription services.

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