Sony’s Crunchyroll Has Put Its Merchandise Store Behind Paywall

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As early as August 2026, the online shop of Crunchyroll will be exclusively accessible to subscribers "Mega Fan" and "Ultimate Fan" (from $13.99 per month), marking a restrictive turn for the purchase of physical sale of anime and manga. This decision by Sony, the owner of the platform, arouses a sharp indignation among fans, who see it as a strategy hostile to physical support, recalling the fears surrounding the future of PlayStation on Disc g…

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Crunchyroll has made a shocking announcement about its store. In a few days, only certain subscribers to the streaming service will have access. The public is voicing its anger on social media.