How To Activate Crunchyroll on Smart Devices

Crunchyroll is a well-known distributor, publisher, and licensee of streaming anime, manga, and dorama in the United States of America. Crunchyroll also offers content to over 35 million members of its online community through its distribution channel and partnership program.

Crunchyroll is a subsidiary to Otter Media, an AT&T WarnerMedia subsidiary. It offers more than 900 anime shows and over 50 Manga Titles. Crunchyroll also features more than 200 Asian Dramas. However, some programs are not available internationally due to licensing restrictions.

Crunchyroll’s subscriber base surpassed one million in 2017. Crunchyroll’s shows are also available on smart devices like Roku, Android and iOS, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Xbox and others. You can access Crunchyroll channels on any of these devices.

However, to watch your Favorites from Crunchyroll on a smart device, you will first need to activate it on your device via www.crunchyroll.com/activate. Below is information on how to activate Crunchyroll Channel.

Login To Activate Crunchyroll using crunchyroll.com/activate

It is very easy to activate Crunchyroll channels on any smart device, including Android, iOS and Roku. The steps for activating Crunchyroll are listed below. Follow the instructions to quickly access Crunchyroll via your smart media player.

Activate Crunchyroll on an iOS Device (iPhone/Apple TV, iPad)

Follow the below instructions to access Crunchyroll on an iOS device, such as iPhone, Apple TV or iPad.

  • Go to the apps menu screen on your iOS device (iPhone or Apple TV) and click/tap the Apple App Store icon. This will open the App store on your device.
  • Once you have logged into the App Store app, you can go to the upper search section.
  • Enter the keyword “Crunchyroll”, in the Search box, and then press the search icon. You will see a search result on your screen.
  • You will need to choose Crunchyroll’s channel app from the search results. After selecting the Crunchyroll channel app from the search results, you’ll be taken to the next screen. Here you can download and install it to your iOS device.
  • To download Crunchyroll’s channel app, click on the Get button on the next screen.
  • After installing the channel successfully on your iOS device, you will need the app to be launched on your iOS device.
  • When you launch Crunchyroll on your device, you’ll be asked to sign in to Crunchyroll.
  • Sign in to the channel app using your Crunchyroll login credentials. After you log in, you can access Crunchyroll content.

NOTE:

  • You will not be able see the premium Crunchyroll subscription if you do not have a Crunchyroll subscription. However, you can still view the Crunchyroll channel’s free content in 480p resolution.
  • You will need to activate Crunchyroll’s Premium Subscription before you can view it on your iOS device.
  • Before you purchase the Crunchyroll premium subscription, you can try the trial version. You will need to sign in to Crunchyroll and follow the prompts. You will receive a 14-day trial of Crunchyroll premium.

Follow these instructions to activate Crunchyroll’s Premium Subscription on your iOS device.

  • You will need to open a browser on your smartphone, laptop, or computer.
  • On the web browser, you will need to go to the crunchyroll.com/redeem page.
  • Once you have reached this page, you’ll see a blank area to enter your activation code. Enter the activation code you received with the subscription in the prompted area.
  • Once you have entered the activation code, click the Continue button to continue the Crunchyroll channel activation. Follow the prompts on the screen to confirm.
  • After activation is successful, you can access your favorite Crunchyroll shows using your iOS device.

Activate Crunchyroll on Roku Media Player

A Roku Media Player can be used to access Crunchyroll’s favorite shows. You can access Crunchyroll channels on your Roku Media Player by following the below instructions.

  • Turn on your Roku Media Player, and connect it to your TV. Once your Roku Media Player is connected to your TV, you can navigate the Roku Channel Store.
  • You will need to navigate to the search section of the Roku Channel Shop. Enter the keyword “Crunchyroll”, then press the search button in the search section.
  • To go to the next screen, select Crunchyroll Channel from the search results. Here you can add Crunchyroll to your Roku channel collection.
  • On the next screen, click the “+Add Channel” button. Follow the prompts to add the channel.
  • After the channel has been added to your device, launch it. You can launch it from your device by clicking on the Crunchyrolls logo screen.
  • You will need your Crunchyroll login credentials to log in to Crunchyroll. Once you log in, you can access the content on the channel.

NOTE:

  • Crunchyroll premium subscribers are not required to view Crunchyroll’s free content. You can only see Crunchyroll channel content at 480p resolution.
  • If you’re a premium subscriber to Crunchyroll you will need activation to view the channel on your Roku.
  • For premium Crunchyroll subscriptions, a 14-day trial is available. You will need to sign in to Crunchyroll and follow the prompts. You will receive a 14-day trial of Crunchyroll Premium.

Follow the below instructions to activate Crunchyroll’s Premium Subscription on your Roku Media player to the device.

  • On your computer or smartphone, open a web browser and go to the crunchyroll.com/redeem page.
  • You will find a blank area on the page com/redeem where you can enter your activation code. Enter the activation code you received with your subscription into the field and then press the Continue button.
  • Follow the prompts on the screen to activate Crunchyroll’s channel.
  • After activation is completed successfully, Crunchyroll will allow you to access your favorite Crunchyroll shows using your Roku device.

Activate Crunchyroll Channel On Android Devices (Phones, Tablets, and Android TV).

You can view your favorite anime, manga, and dorama series on Android-based devices such as a tablet, smartphone, TV or tablet by activating Crunchyroll.

  • Go to the apps screen on your Android smartphone, tablet, or television and click/tap the Google Play Store icon. This will open Play Store on your Android device.
  • Once you have logged into the Play Store app, you can go to the upper search section.
  • Enter the keyword “Crunchyroll” in the Search box and click the search icon. You will see a search result.
  • Select Crunchyroll’s channel app from the search results. Clicking on the Crunchyroll channel app in the search result will take you to the next screen. From there, you can download and install it to your Android phone.
  • To download and install Crunchyroll on your device, click the Get button on the screen next to Crunchyroll.
  • After the channel is installed on your device you will need the app to be launched. When you launch Crunchyroll on your device, you will be asked for your Crunchyroll account.
  • Sign in to the channel app using your Crunchyroll login credentials. After you log in, you can view Crunchyroll content.

NOTE:

  • You will not be able to view the Crunchyroll content if you don’t subscribe to Crunchyroll Premium.
  • If you’re a premium subscriber to Crunchyroll you will need activation to view the channel on your Android device.
  • For premium subscribers to Crunchyroll, a trial offer is available. You will need to sign in to Crunchyroll and follow the prompts to use the 14-day trial offer.

Follow these instructions to activate Crunchyroll’s Premium Subscription on your Android device.

  • You will need to open a browser on your smartphone, computer, or laptop.
  • Go to the crunchyroll.com/redeem page on the web browser. You will then see a blank area where you will be asked to enter your activation code.
  • In the next field, enter the Activation Code that you received along with your subscription.
  • Enter the activation code into the field and click the Continue button. Follow the prompts on screen to activate the Crunchyroll channel.
  • After activation is complete, your Android device will be able to access your Crunchyroll favorites using Crunchyroll.

Access Crunchyroll Using Amazon Fire via crunchyroll.com/activate

Crunchyroll is also available on Amazon Fire. If you have an Amazon Fire Stick you can watch Anime and Manga using it. Follow the instructions below.

  • Connect your Amazon Fire TV to it. Once you have connected your Amazon Fire device to the TV, go to the Amazon App Store.
  • Navigate to the search section in the Amazon App Store. In the provided field, enter the keyword “Crunchyroll” and click the search button in the search section.
  • Select Crunchyroll Channel from the search results to move to the next screen. Here you can add Crunchyroll to your Roku channel listing.
  • To add the channel to Amazon Fire, you will need to first download it.
  • The channel will then be launched. You will be redirected to Crunchyrolls’ login screen. Use your Crunchyroll login credentials to log in to Crunchyroll.
  • Logging in to your account will allow you to access the content on the channel.

NOTE:

  • You will not be able to view the Crunchyroll premium content if you do not have a subscription.
  • If you have Crunchyroll Premium, you will need activation to view the channel on your Amazon device.
  • Crunchyroll offers a trial offer for premium subscribers. Follow the prompts on the Crunchyroll sign-in page to avail the trial offer. Then, you can get a 14-day trial of Crunchyroll Premium for free.
  • Follow these instructions to activate your Crunchyroll Premium Subscription on your Amazon Fire TV.
  • Open a web browser on your computer or smartphone and go to the crunchyroll.com/redeem page.
  • Once you are on the crunchyroll.com/redeem page, you will see a blank field where you will need to enter the activation code.
  • In the following field, enter the activation code you received with your subscription and click the Continue button.
  • Follow the prompts on the screen to activate Crunchyroll’s channel.
  • You will be able to access your favorite Crunchyroll shows easily after activating Crunchyroll on your Amazon Fire TV.

Access Crunchyroll with Microsoft Xbox

Microsoft Xbox is another media player that allows you to watch Crunchyroll Channel through activation. Below is information on how to activate Crunchyroll Channel on Xbox One.

  • You will need to first connect your Xbox One to Crunchyroll.
  • After your Xbox device is connected, navigate to the Microsoft Store to access the search section. Enter the keyword “Crunchyroll” in the search section and click the search button. This will take you to the search results page where you’ll see Crunchyroll.
  • To access the channel’s detailed page, click the logo. You will find the option to download the channel and install it on your Xbox.
  • To install the channel, click on it and press the Get button. Follow the prompts on screen to finish the process.
  • After you have downloaded the channel to your Xbox, launch it from your device. The sign-in page will take you to Crunchyroll’s channel.
  • Use the Crunchyroll login credential to log in to your account. You will then be able watch the Crunchyroll content.

NOTE:

  • Crunchyroll is a free service that Crunchyroll offers to non-premium subscribers. It also provides content in 480p resolution.
  • To view the content on Xbox One, Premium subscribers will need to activate the channel.
  • A trial offer is available for premium Crunchyroll subscriptions. You will need to sign in to Crunchyroll and follow the prompts.

Follow the below instructions to activate Crunchyroll’s Premium Subscription on your Xbox.

  • Open a web browser on your separate devices such as a computer, laptop, or smartphone, and go to the crunchyroll.com/redeem page. You will see a blank area where you need to enter your activation code.
  • Click on the Continue button to enter the activation code. Follow the prompts on the screen to activate the Crunchyroll channel.
  • Once the activation process is completed, your Xbox device will allow you to access your favorite Crunchyroll shows using your Xbox.

These are the steps to activate Crunchyroll on your device.

FAQ

Q. Where to explore new Anime?

You can visit the Crunchyroll store at https://store.crunchyroll.com/ and explore the latest anime.

Q. How To Fix Crunchyroll code med-4005?

this error comes when there is some technical glitch and server outage. To fix this issue you can try these solutions (disable any adblocker, switch between episodes)

Q. Is There any free trial of Crunchyroll?

Yes, 14 days free trial.

Q. How do I cancel my Crunchyroll membership?

Yes, you can cancel your Crunchyroll membership via the Crunchyroll mobile app member section