Crunchyroll is a specially designed Anime platform where you can watch all the Japanese and other Asian anime shows. By installing Crunchyroll on Roku from the Channel Store, you can easily access its content library on your TV screen. By signing up for the Crunchyroll base premium plan for $7.99/month, you can watch every Anime series ad-free.
In this review, you can find out in detail how to install and activate Crunchyroll on your streaming devices.
How to Install Crunchyroll on Roku
1. Turn on your Roku and click on the Streaming Channels.
2. Select Search Channels and type Crunchyroll on the search.
3. Pick out the app from the channel store and click on Add Channel to get Crunchyroll on Roku.
How to Activate to Crunchyroll on Roku
After installing the app, you need to link your Crunchyroll subscription to the TV app to stream your Anime content ad-free.
1. Open the Crunchyroll app and click on the Login button.
2. The Crunchyroll app will give you two methods to log in to your account: Login With Code and Login with Email.
3 (a). Select the Log In with Email option from the left tab of the screen. Then, type in the login details of your account and finish the login process. (or)
3 (b). If you like to Log In with code,
- Select Log In with a code tab on the left to display the active passcode for your device and website URL.
- Open a browser on another device and visit the Crunchyroll activation website.
- Type in your email and password for your Crunchyroll account and move to the next step.
- Next, type in the activation passcode of your device and finish the activation process.
4. After completing the login process, start streaming your favorite Anime shows on your Roku TV.
How to Screen Mirror/AirPlay Crunchyroll on Roku
Besides installing the Crunchyroll app on Roku, you can access its content on your TV via screen mirroring alternatives. With the Crunchyroll mobile app supporting Screen Mirroring/AirPlay, you can easily make this happen. Apart from your mobile, you can also screen mirror Crunchyroll to your TV from any web browser.
To make this work, you need to connect your Roku TV to a WIFI network. Then, if you’re using an Android or Windows for this process, enable Screen Mirroring on Roku. If you have an iPhone and Mac, turn on AirPlay on Roku.
Screen Mirror/AirPlay Crunchyroll from Mobile
1. Open Play Store | App Store and install the Crunchyroll app.
2. Open the Crunchyroll app and log in with your account.
3. From the app’s home screen, choose any Anime series and play it on your mobile.
4. Now, on your Android mobile, open the Notification Panel and click on the Cast icon.
5. On your iPhone, tap on the Cast icon from the app’s media player and choose AirPlay or Bluetooth.
6. Now, select your Roku TV from the displayed pop-up on your mobile and stream Crunchyroll on Roku using your mobile app.
Screen Mirror Crunchyroll from PC
1. Visit the Crunchyroll website and log into your account on your PC browser.
2. From the website, choose any Anime you want and stream it on your website.
3. While the video is streaming, press Windows + K on your computer. On Mac, select Control Center > Screen Mirroring.
4. Select your Roku device from your respective computers.
5. Now, you can watch the selected Anime content on your Roku using your PC.
How to Fix Crunchyroll Not Working on Roku
If you’re an old Crunchyroll user, you have probably faced the issue of Crunchyroll not working on Roku. If you have, then this section is for you. Due to various uncertainties, you may face the Crunchyroll not working problem. However, you can easily fix the not-working issues in style with some simple troubleshooting.
Here are some troubleshooting measures you can follow to fix the Crunchyroll on Roku not working issue on your own.
| Crunchyroll Issues | Fixes |
|---|---|
| Oops Something went wrong | 1. Check for Crunchyroll server status 2. Restart your Roku |
| Buffering, Flickering, content not loading | 1. Troubleshoot your internet connection 2. Check your Crunchyroll subscription |
| Application error, App closing automatically | 1. Update the Crunchyroll app 2. Update Roku 3. Clear cache on Roku |
| App freezing | 1. Reinstall the Crunchyroll app 2. Factory Reset Roku |
Follow the above methods and check if the Crunchyroll not working issue is solved on your Roku. If this doesn’t help you, then contact the Crunchyroll tech support website for help. For further updates regarding the topic, visit my community forum page.
FAQ
From the Roku Apps section, highlight the Crunchyroll app and press the Asterisk (*) button. Then, select Check for updates from the pop-up. Now, you can update Crunchyroll on Roku to the latest version.
