Funimation and Crunchyroll are two of the most popular streaming services for fans of anime and manga. Both services offer a wide variety of shows and movies from Japan, as well as dubs and subs in English and other languages. However, recent changes to the anime landscape may make it more advantageous to subscribe to Crunchyroll than Funimation.

One of the biggest changes is the partnership between Funimation and Sony Pictures Television, which was announced in May 2021. This partnership means that Funimation content will be exclusively available on Sony’s streaming service, Funimation (formerly known as FunimationNow), starting in 2022. This means that other streaming services, including Crunchyroll, will no longer have access to Funimation’s library of shows and movies.

On the other hand, Crunchyroll has recently become part of the Warner Bros. Discovery family of brands. This means that Crunchyroll will have access to a larger pool of resources, which will likely translate to more exclusive content, improved tech capabilities, and a stronger financial position.

One of the most significant differences between Funimation and Crunchyroll is their user interface. Funimation’s interface is often criticized for being clunky and difficult to navigate, while Crunchyroll’s interface is typically more streamlined and user-friendly.

Additionally, Crunchyroll has a more diverse selection of shows and movies, with a focus on slice-of-life, romance, and comedy anime, which may appeal to a wider audience than Funimation’s focus on action-packed shows. Crunchyroll also has a larger selection of manga to read, which may be a selling point for fans of the medium.

Finally, Crunchyroll offers two subscription tiers: a basic subscription with ads and limited access to content, and a premium subscription with no ads and unlimited access to content. While Funimation also offers two subscription tiers, their premium subscription is more expensive than Crunchyroll’s and may not be worth the cost for some viewers