If you’ve been browsing the Crunchyroll Store as a free user or a basic Fan subscriber, that’s about to end. Crunchyroll announced on 14 July that, starting this August, the Crunchyroll Store will be exclusive to Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan members — locking out everyone on a lower or no-cost plan.
What’s Actually Changing at the Crunchyroll Store?
The current Crunchyroll Store is an open marketplace anyone can browse and buy from — collectibles, apparel, Blu-rays, manga, and more. From August 2026 onwards, that open access disappears. In its place, Crunchyroll is launching what it calls a “brand-new shopping experience” focused on convention-style merch: curated limited-release drops, exclusive collectibles, and member-only product bundles.
In Crunchyroll’s own words: “This August, we are transitioning the Crunchyroll Store to a brand-new shopping experience that will be available exclusively for Mega and Ultimate Fans.”
The shift follows Crunchyroll’s 2022 acquisition of Right Stuf, a move many collectors hoped would expand the store’s anime merchandise range. Instead, fan communities have documented years of shrinking product availability and rising prices — and the membership paywall is the latest source of frustration. Reaction online has been blunt, with collectors arguing it pushes loyal fans to import directly from Japanese retailers instead.
What Does This Cost Singapore Crunchyroll Subscribers?
Here’s the breakdown that matters if you’re in Singapore. Current membership pricing runs approximately SGD 3.89/month for Fan, SGD 5.19/month for Mega Fan, and SGD 7.69/month for Ultimate Fan (check Crunchyroll’s official site for the latest local pricing, as rates can update). The minimum tier that keeps store access is Mega Fan at around SGD 5.19/month — roughly SGD 1.30 more per month than the Fan tier, or about SGD 15.60 extra per year.
Whether that’s worth it depends on how often you actually shop the store. The new members-only model promises exclusive drops and curated product releases that won’t be available elsewhere — so for serious collectors, Mega Fan access could pay for itself with one limited-edition item. But if you only buy occasionally or prefer direct import from Japan, the upgrade may not make sense.
Summer Sale Running Now — Act Before the Switch
Crunchyroll kicked off a Summer Sale on 14 July with up to 50% off select items, coinciding with stricter return policies on select products. This is your last window to browse and buy from the store at full open access before the membership gate drops in August.
A few other key dates: Crunchyroll Store gift cards remain valid through 14 August 2026 — after that, unused balances cannot be redeemed. Existing orders placed before the transition will continue to be processed and shipped normally, and customer support will keep handling delivery, address, and defective product issues.
For Singapore fans who shop Crunchyroll regularly, the smart play is to use any gift card balance now and stock up during the Summer Sale while open access lasts. Keep an eye on our anime and merchandise news for updates as Crunchyroll reveals more details about the new members-only store experience.