Crunchyroll Experiences Outage: Anime Streaming Service Temporarily Down
On January 26, Crunchyroll, a prominent anime streaming service, experienced significant downtime, impacting users worldwide. The issue was reported by numerous users on Downdetector.com, with over 15,000 outage alerts between 2:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Users faced challenges logging into their accounts and streaming content during this period. However, by 3:15 p.m., the number of outage reports had significantly decreased to under 4,500, suggesting that services were being restored.
Despite these improvements, Crunchyroll’s status page updated shortly before 4:00 p.m., confirming ongoing access issues and stating that the company was actively working to resolve them.
Understanding Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is owned by Sony and serves as a dedicated platform for Japanese anime enthusiasts. It offers a range of content, including “simulcasts” that allow viewers to watch new episodes shortly after their initial airing in Japan. The streaming service features both free ad-supported viewing options and premium subscriptions starting at $7.99 per month, which provide an ad-free experience.
Current Service Status
- Peak outage reports: 15,000+ (2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.)
- Reports decreased to under 4,500 by 3:15 p.m.
- Service issues confirmed at 3:55 p.m.
About Downdetector
Downdetector.com is a valuable online resource for tracking the status of various platforms and websites. It relies on user reports and social media data to provide real-time information about service outages. This platform is essential for users wishing to ascertain whether an issue is isolated or part of a larger problem.
As Crunchyroll works on restoring full service, users can check Downdetector for ongoing updates related to the situation.
