Crunchyroll down today: What's wrong with streaming platform? How to solve issues amid massive outage

Streaming platform Crunchyroll was down for thousands of users in the US on Sunday.

Updated on: Feb 23, 2026, 03:34:54 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Streaming platform Crunchyroll was down for thousands of users in the US on Sunday. Several social media users posted that the service crashed multiple times. Downdetector, a platform that tracks online outages, showed at least 7,000 reports from Crunchyroll, with 37% complaints about streaming, 24% about the website, and 21% about the application.

Crunchyroll was down for thousands on Sunday (Unsplash)

Crunchyroll is yet to respond to the outage. The server page shows no issues.

Dozens of users are reporting issues like buffering, login failures, "server not responding" errors, playback problems, and inability to load episodes or the site/app.

“I think the servers are down for everyone right now. It's not just you,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“you can't be serious rn @Crunchyroll😭 it seems it's down but before it went down it kicked me out and told me I need to resubscribe tf,” another person tweeted.

“I’m rewatching Fairy Tail lol. I tried logging just now on via my iPad and it’s working but the online server seems to be down,” a third user posted.

What's wrong?

The problems are likely due to:

High traffic from the ongoing Winter anime season and end-of-year binges.

Possible backend or CDN issues (Crunchyroll relies on services like AWS/Cloudflare, which have caused past disruptions).

No widespread DDoS or hack confirmed; it's more consistent with overload or regional connectivity glitches.

How to troubleshoot and fix Issues

Check official status first

Go to status.crunchyroll.com — if it shows "All Services Are Running," the problem may be local or intermittent.

Basic fixes

Restart your device, router/modem (unplug 30 seconds), and the Crunchyroll app/browser.

Clear cache and cookies (browser) or app cache/data (mobile).

Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data

Log out and back in; try incognito/private mode.

App-specific solutions

Update the Crunchyroll app to the latest version (App Store/Google Play).

Force close and relaunch; reinstall if needed.

For smart TVs/Roku/Fire TV: restart the device or re-add the app.

If playback buffers/freezes

Lower video quality in settings (auto → 720p or lower).

Use wired connection if possible.

Test on another device (phone vs. TV vs. PC).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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