Crunchyroll vs Funimation UK 2025: What Happened to Funimation?
If you're searching for Funimation UK, you won't find it anymore. Sony completed the merger of Funimation into Crunchyroll in 2024, and all anime streaming is now consolidated under the Crunchyroll brand.
Here's everything UK anime fans need to know about the transition.
What Happened to Funimation?
In August 2021, Sony acquired Crunchyroll for $1.175 billion. Rather than run two competing services, Sony decided to merge Funimation's library into Crunchyroll.
Key dates:
- March 2022: Merger announced
- April 2022: Funimation content began migrating to Crunchyroll
- April 2024: Funimation service fully shut down worldwide
Where Did My Funimation Library Go?
If you had a Funimation subscription or digital purchases:
- Subscription content moved to Crunchyroll (you needed to create a new account)
- Digital purchases were transferred to your Crunchyroll library
- Physical DVDs/Blu-rays remain unaffected
Crunchyroll in the UK: Your Options
Option 1: Direct Crunchyroll Subscription
Subscribe directly at crunchyroll.com. Plans range from free (ad-supported, limited library) to Premium tiers.
Option 2: Crunchyroll via Prime Video Channels
Add Crunchyroll to your Amazon Prime membership. This is often the most convenient option for UK viewers because:
- Billing through Amazon (one less subscription to manage)
- Watch through the Prime Video app on any device
- Often better streaming quality on Smart TVs
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What About Dubbed Anime?
Funimation was known for English dubs. The good news: Crunchyroll continues to produce dubs for major releases. Shows like Solo Leveling, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia all have English dub options.
Popular Anime Now on Crunchyroll
Here are some must-watch titles that were formerly Funimation exclusives:
- Attack on Titan (all seasons)
- My Hero Academia (all seasons)
- Demon Slayer (all seasons)
- Spy x Family
- Chainsaw Man
Check availability for any anime on our watch pages: Watch Solo Leveling
FAQ
Can I still access my old Funimation account? No. The Funimation website and apps are no longer operational. You need a Crunchyroll account.
Is Crunchyroll free? There's a free tier with ads and limited content. Premium unlocks the full library ad-free.
What about anime on Netflix UK? Netflix has a separate anime library. Some titles like Blue Eye Samurai are Netflix exclusives, while others like Demon Slayer are shared with Crunchyroll.
Explore the current anime season in our Crunchyroll Winter 2026 simulcast guide.