Crunchyroll is preparing another big surprise for fans in 2025. In addition to the resounding success of Demon Slayer: Castle Infinite in theaters, the platform has confirmed the return of Crunchyroll Manga as a standalone app. Completely redesigned, it will launch on October 9, 2025, initially available for iOS and Android in the US and Canada.
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According to the official statement, Crunchyroll has partnered with major publishers such as VIZ Media, Yen Press, Square Enix, Shueisha , and Kadokawa. This way, readers will be able to access hugely successful titles in one place, including One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Lycoris Recoil , and Delicious in Dungeon.
Crunchyroll manga app prices
The app will work without ads and will be included in Ultimate Fan Crunchyroll's US$15.99 per month. Subscribers to the Fan and Mega Fan will be able to add the service for reduced prices.
A combination of anime and manga in one space
Crunchyroll's strategy is clear: to become the ultimate destination for anime and manga. Meanwhile, the competition—such as apps like Shonen Jump, VIZ Manga , or Mangamo —gains a strong competitor, as its initial catalog promises to include hundreds of titles.
In addition, Crunchyroll confirmed that the service will be expanded to a web version starting October 15, 2025, allowing fans to also read directly through their browser.
Impact on the reading app market
The return of Crunchyroll Manga could transform the manga app market. After all, audiences will have access to series like Spy x Family, The Apothecary Diaries , and My Dress-Up Darling, all integrated into the platform's already established ecosystem. Finally, this new feature reinforces the company's effort to unite the two worlds most beloved by fans: watching and reading in one place.
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Source: Crunchyroll