Funimation, a popular anime streaming platform, has officially announced the discontinuation of its website and app services on April 2, 2024. This decision comes after the announcement of the merger between Funimation and Crunchyroll in 2021.
Since the merger was announced, anime fans have had the option to subscribe to both services, with Crunchyroll gradually moving Funimation’s catalog to its platform. Now, Funimation users will have two months to cancel their subscriptions or merge their Funimation and Crunchyroll accounts before Funimation’s closure.
According to an updated blog post from Funimation, users can transfer their Funimation account to Crunchyroll by logging in with their Funimation credentials. Users who use both Funimation and Crunchyroll with the same email address can synchronize their accounts on Crunchyroll, preserving their watch history and queue automatically.
In addition to information about account merging options, Funimation has also informed users about the possibility of changing subscription costs. “From now on, subscription fees will be visible in the next billing cycle through Crunchyroll or an external access platform, according to Crunchyroll’s pricing policy,” Funimation wrote. “Future subscription fees will be visible in the next billing cycle through Crunchyroll or via the current payment method on the account using an external access platform.”
Unfortunately, Funimation users who have purchased digital copies of anime on the platform will not have access to them on Crunchyroll. “We understand that you may have concerns about your digital copies from Funimation,” the blog post states. “However, it should be noted that Crunchyroll does not currently support Funimation’s digital copies, which means previously available digital copies will not be supported. However, we continue to work on expanding content offerings and delivering a unique anime streaming experience. Thank you for your understanding and we encourage you to explore the rich anime library available on Crunchyroll.”
Isaiah Colbert is a freelancer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter at @ShinEyeZehUhh.
FAQ:
1. When will Funimation end its services on the website and app?
Answer: Funimation will end its services on the website and app on April 2, 2024.
2. Why is Funimation ending its services?
Answer: Funimation is ending its services after the merger with Crunchyroll in 2021.
3. Did anime fans have the option to subscribe to both services?
Answer: Yes, anime fans had the option to subscribe to both services since the merger was announced.
4. Can Funimation users transfer their account to Crunchyroll?
Answer: Yes, Funimation users can transfer their account to Crunchyroll by logging in with their Funimation credentials.
5. Can users of both services synchronize their accounts on Crunchyroll?
Answer: Yes, users who use both Funimation and Crunchyroll with the same email address can synchronize their accounts on Crunchyroll, preserving their watch history and queue automatically.
6. How will subscription fees be visible on Crunchyroll?
Answer: “From now on, subscription fees will be visible in the next billing cycle through Crunchyroll or an external access platform, according to Crunchyroll’s pricing policy,” Funimation wrote.
7. Will users have access to their digital copies of anime on Crunchyroll?
Answer: Unfortunately, Funimation users who have purchased digital copies of anime on the platform will not have access to them on Crunchyroll.
Definitions:
1. Anime streaming platform – An online platform that offers streaming services for anime-related content.
2. Subscription – The process of paying a regular fee to access specific services for a defined period of time.
3. Merger – The combining of two organizations or companies to operate as a single entity.
4. Catalog – A list of available content, such as movies, TV shows, music tracks, etc.
5. Synchronize – To match or merge data from different sources to create a cohesive set of information.
6. Billing cycle – The period of time for which subscription fees or service charges are invoiced.
7. Digital copies – Digital files in a digital format that contain content, such as anime movies.
Suggested related links:
– [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/)
– [Funimation](https://www.funimation.com/)
– [IGN](https://www.ign.com/)
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