Crunchyroll Faces Global Outage, Disrupting Winter 2026 Anime Season
Crunchyroll, the leading platform for anime streaming, experienced a significant global outage on January 26, 2026. This event disrupted access for tens of thousands of users worldwide, frustrating those eager to watch the latest seasonal anime.
Details of the Outage
The outage began around 11:35 a.m. PST, with reports of issues surging to over 40,000 as users faced a variety of problems. These included endless buffering and unexpected logouts from accounts.
Locations Affected
Users from several regions reported difficulties, including:
- North America
- Europe
- South America
- Australia
Impact on Winter 2026 Anime Season
This disruption occurred during a critical time for fans, as the Winter 2026 anime season featured eagerly awaited shows like Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. These episodes are important weekly events for many viewers.
Community Frustration
The outage has reignited ongoing concerns about Crunchyroll’s platform stability, particularly following its merger with Funimation. Furthermore, the recent removal of the free, ad-supported tier has placed greater expectations on the premium service to perform reliably.
Current Status and Solutions
By January 27, services started stabilizing, with the official Crunchyroll status page reflecting “Up and Running” in most regions. However, some users still reported issues such as subtitle loading failures or application connectivity problems.
For those still experiencing difficulties, users recommend several solutions:
- Update the App: Ensure your device has the latest version.
- Check Local Cache: Clear your browser cache or reinstall the app to resolve login issues.
Looking Ahead
Crunchyroll has yet to provide a detailed explanation for the outage. As the platform moves forward, subscribers hope for enhanced stability to avoid similar disruptions in the future.
