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Crunchyroll Officially Says Goodbye to Nintendo
Crunchyroll will discontinue its Nintendo Switch app on 30 October 2026, ending access to the anime streaming service through the console. The move affects users who watch in docked or handheld mode, although Crunchyroll says its website and other supported devices will remain available; no reason for the withdrawal was given.
The Switch app launched in 2022 and included offline viewing for paid subscribers. Crunchyroll, founded in 2006, says it has more than 15 million subscribers and offers over 2,000 anime titles, though availability varies by country because of licensing agreements.
In short
- Crunchyroll’s Switch app closes on 30 October 2026.
- The company gave no reason for ending support.
- Users can continue watching on other devices.
Explained simply
Crunchyroll is a streaming service focused on anime, a style of animation originating in Japan. Founded in 2006, it says it has more than 15 million subscribers and offers over 2,000 titles, though licensing deals mean the selection differs between countries.
The service launched an app for Nintendo Switch in 2022, letting viewers watch anime on the console’s screen or on a television when it was docked. Paid subscribers could also download some programmes to watch offline. The change affects people who use that app; Crunchyroll says its website and other supported devices remain available.