If you are an anime fan, you know the drill. You are midway through the climactic battle of Jujutsu Kaisen or the emotional finale of Attack on Titan , and suddenly— Or worse, the dreaded ad break.

Historically, users could watch many shows for free with ads. However, this is changing: Crunchyroll

The standard way to access Premium without paying is through a 7-day free trial Crunchyroll Availability : You can sign up via the Crunchyroll Premium page Tiers Included : Trials are typically available for all tiers, including Ultimate Fan Requirements

Now stop reading and go redeem that trial. Your next episode is waiting—with zero buffering and zero ads.

: Visit the Crunchyroll Premium page, select a plan (Fan, Mega Fan, or Ultimate Fan), and enter your payment details.

Several legitimate rewards programs and platforms allow you to earn points for completing surveys, watching videos, or playing games, which can then be redeemed for Crunchyroll gift cards or prepaid Visa/Mastercard cards.

If you decide you love the service after your trial, the most cost-effective way to maintain a premium account is to pay annually rather than monthly. For a limited time, Crunchyroll is offering the . Compared to the monthly rate of $9.99, this yearly plan effectively gives you several months free over the course of a year.