Can You Read Manga on Crunchyroll? Here's What to Know

Crunchyroll stopped offering digital manga reading in December 2023, so the short answer to "Can you read manga on Crunchyroll?" is no. The platform has returned its focus to anime streaming, simulcasts, and higher-tier perks such as offline downloads and the game vault. If your main goal is reading manga chapters, a Crunchyroll subscription will not cover it, even on Ultimate Fan. But if you still want Crunchyroll for anime, the monthly cost does not have to stay at full price.

Can You Read Manga on Crunchyroll Today?

No. The Crunchyroll Manga service was discontinued in December 2023, and the standalone manga app is no longer supported. Older articles and forum posts still mention a Manga tab, but it no longer appears in the current Crunchyroll app or website. We still see readers open old bookmarks or saved APK files expecting chapters to load, then assume the feature is hiding behind a subscription upgrade. It is not. No current Crunchyroll plan, from Fan through Ultimate Fan, includes digital manga reading.

Plan	Manga reading	What you pay for instead
Fan	No	Ad-free anime on one stream
Mega Fan	No	Offline downloads and multiple streams
Ultimate Fan	No	Max concurrent streams and annual perks

Why Did Crunchyroll Remove Its Manga Catalog?

Crunchyroll did not quietly hide the manga reader. It ended the manga service as the platform consolidated around anime streaming after the Funimation merger. The company directed users toward its anime library and store instead. For manga readers, the practical result is the same: you need a different app or website for weekly chapters and digital volumes. We mention the merger because it explains why some older Crunchyroll accounts still show purchase history or bookmarks that no longer lead anywhere.

Where Can You Read Manga Online After Crunchyroll?

Digital manga has not disappeared. It simply lives in apps built for it. Publisher-run apps and major ebook platforms carry many of the same popular series that Crunchyroll Manga once hosted. Some are free with ad-supported chapter reads, while others sell volumes or monthly memberships. The right option depends on whether you follow weekly simulpubs, want completed series, or prefer a single library across devices. We recommend checking whether the specific titles you care about are available before paying for a new subscription, because catalog licensing is separate from Crunchyroll's anime rights.

If your household mostly watches anime and only occasionally reads manga, it is worth confirming how many simultaneous streams you actually need before paying for a full-price Crunchyroll plan. You can compare the tiers on the DolOffer product page or ask DolOffer's 24/7 online customer service whether a shared plan fits your device mix.

Is Crunchyroll Still Worth It for Anime Viewers?

For anime, Crunchyroll remains one of the largest legal catalogs. If you watch seasonal series, dubbed episodes, or simulcasts, a plan can still be worth it. The tradeoff is clear: you pay for video access, not manga. Our team evaluates streaming plans by how many simultaneous screens a household actually uses. A fan living alone rarely needs the same tier as a family with three devices streaming at once. Buying too many streams is a small monthly leak that adds up quickly.

Total value depends on your weekly habits. If you stream two or three episodes every weekend, a lower-cost shared plan may be enough. If you watch daily across multiple profiles, look for a Mega Fan shared plan so offline downloads and multiple streams stay available.

How Can You Pay Less for Crunchyroll Without Losing Features?

Full-price Crunchyroll plans add up quickly, and most households do not use every stream on the upper tiers. That is where a shared subscription through DolOffer changes the math. You get the same Crunchyroll catalog at a lower monthly cost, with real-time delivery, one-click password reset, SSL encrypted payment, and 24/7 online customer service. There is also a 24-hour money-back guarantee, so the decision does not have to be all-or-nothing.

Open the DolOffer Crunchyroll shared plan page, check today's price and available slots, and choose the tier that matches your simultaneous streaming needs.

What Else Do Crunchyroll Users Ask About Manga?

Can I read manga for free with a Crunchyroll plan?

No, no Crunchyroll plan includes manga reading, free or paid, because the manga catalog was retired in December 2023. The free tier only covers a limited anime catalog with ads, and paid plans unlock ad-free anime and downloads. If manga is the priority, a Crunchyroll subscription alone is the wrong tool. Look for a manga-specific service and keep Crunchyroll only if you also watch enough anime to justify the cost.

Did Crunchyroll delete my manga progress and bookmarks?

Many readers assume their saved progress is hidden, but the manga service itself was shut down, not just paused. Crunchyroll Manga progress, bookmarks, and digital chapters are no longer accessible after December 2023. There is no migration path to the anime app. For any manga you want to continue, you would need to locate the same series in a current manga or ebook platform and start from purchase history or memory.

Does Crunchyroll sell manga volumes?

It depends on the format. Crunchyroll still sells printed manga volumes and merchandise through the Crunchyroll Store, but those are physical products, not digital chapters you can read inside the app. Buying a volume does not unlock anime benefits or digital reading. The store can be a good option for collectors, but it is separate from the subscription side and does not replace a manga reader.

Is there still a Crunchyroll Manga app I can use?

From readers we've talked to, the most common confusion is downloading an old Crunchyroll Manga app and expecting it to work. The app has been removed from official stores and no longer connects to chapter content. Any version still installed on an old device is effectively dead. If you already have Crunchyroll for anime, the current Crunchyroll app works normally for video. Check the current shared plan price on the DolOffer product page before you decide.