Some fans miss the original community features—like the recently removed comment sections—that once made the site feel like a shared digital home for the anime community. Is It Still Worth It?
Along with the subtitle changes, recently debuted a massive UI redesign for its video player. While the intention was likely modernization, the "minimalist" approach hasn’t been a hit with everyone. Crunchyrol.svb
For over a decade, has been the undisputed king of anime streaming. It survived a transition from a pirate-friendly site to a legitimate $4 billion giant under Sony’s wing. But as of 2026, many long-time users feel the platform is entering a rocky new era—one marked by technical overhauls and controversial shifts in how fans consume their favorite shows. The Subtitle Stalemate Some fans miss the original community features—like the