{"id":5750,"date":"2026-07-15T04:22:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/crunchyroll-store-members-only-august-2026-singapore\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T04:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:22:48","slug":"crunchyroll-store-members-only-august-2026-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/crunchyroll-store-members-only-august-2026-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Crunchyroll Store Goes Members-Only in August \u2014 What Singapore Fans Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/strong> \u2014 locking out everyone on a lower or no-cost plan.<\/p>\n

What’s Actually Changing at the Crunchyroll Store?<\/h2>\n

The current Crunchyroll Store is an open marketplace anyone can browse and buy from \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

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.”<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Anime
Image courtesy of Crunchyroll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

What Does This Cost Singapore Crunchyroll Subscribers?<\/h2>\n

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<\/strong> (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<\/strong> \u2014 roughly SGD 1.30 more per month than the Fan tier, or about SGD 15.60 extra per year.<\/p>\n

\"Dragon
Image courtesy of Crunchyroll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

Summer Sale Running Now \u2014 Act Before the Switch<\/h2>\n

Crunchyroll kicked off a Summer Sale on 14 July with up to 50% off select items<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n

A few other key dates: Crunchyroll Store gift cards remain valid through 14 August 2026<\/strong> \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> for updates as Crunchyroll reveals more details about the new members-only store experience.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Crunchyroll Store locks up in August, limiting access to Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan subscribers only. Here’s what changes, what it costs in SGD, and what to do before the switch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5747,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[25,30],"tags":[66],"class_list":["post-5750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manga-anime","category-news","tag-crunchyroll"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cr-store-sale-merch.webp?fit=730%2C730&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-1uK","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2933,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/step-into-anime-magic-with-crunchyroll-at-afa-singapore-2024\/","url_meta":{"origin":5750,"position":0},"title":"Step Into Anime Magic with Crunchyroll at AFA Singapore 2024","date":"November 26, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Dive into immersive worlds, meet voice acting legends, and grab exclusive collectibles at Crunchyroll\u2019s AFA Singapore 2024 booth! Crunchyroll is back with a bang at Anime Festival Asia (AFA) Singapore 2024, taking place from November 29 to December 1 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Following its blockbuster\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Concert"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_4637.jpeg?fit=1200%2C801&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4768,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/bananya-buddies-mobile-game-10th-anniversary\/","url_meta":{"origin":5750,"position":1},"title":"Bananya Turns 10 With New Mobile Game and Anime Special","date":"July 3, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Crunchyroll and TMS announce Bananya Buddies \u2014 a cozy cat-collecting mobile game \u2014 plus a 10th anniversary anime special streaming on Crunchyroll from 9 July.","rel":"","context":"In "Game News"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bananya-buddies-game-key-art.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":3815,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/crunchyroll-summer-2026-anime-lineup-singapore\/","url_meta":{"origin":5750,"position":2},"title":"Crunchyroll’s Full Summer 2026 Anime Lineup: 50+ Shows for Singapore Fans","date":"June 18, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"From BLACK TORCH to Mushoku Tensei Season 3 and One Piece's Elbaph Arc, Crunchyroll's complete Summer 2026 simulcast schedule is here \u2014 and the new season kicks off in Singapore next week on 24 June.","rel":"","context":"In "Manga Anime"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/crunchyroll-summer-2026.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4246,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/kagurabachi-anime-crunchyroll-april-2027\/","url_meta":{"origin":5750,"position":3},"title":"Kagurabachi Anime Coming to Crunchyroll April 2027 \u2014 Singapore Confirmed","date":"June 26, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Crunchyroll has confirmed it will stream the Kagurabachi anime adaptation from April 2027, including Singapore. New cast reveal, official trailer, and World Tour details.","rel":"","context":"In "Manga Anime"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kagurabachi-key-visual.jpg?fit=1024%2C724&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":5250,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/sports-anime-crunchyroll-world-cup-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":5750,"position":4},"title":"7 Sports Anime on Crunchyroll for World Cup Fans","date":"July 8, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals kick off on 9 July \u2014 here are 7 sports anime on Crunchyroll to keep your competitive fire burning between matches.","rel":"","context":"In "Manga Anime"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sports-anime-bluelock-crunchyroll.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":4612,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/crunchyroll-summer-2026-one-piece-heroines-iron-wok-jan-sea\/","url_meta":{"origin":5750,"position":5},"title":"Crunchyroll Summer 2026 Wave 2: One Piece Heroines, Iron Wok Jan & More Coming to SEA This July","date":"July 1, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Crunchyroll's Summer 2026 Wave 2 for SEA brings One Piece Heroines, Crunchyroll-exclusive Iron Wok Jan!, Grand Blue Dreaming S3, and four more titles starting this Sunday.","rel":"","context":"In "Manga Anime"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/one-piece-heroines-2026.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5750"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5750"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5750\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5747"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}