Create a brand new email address (Gmail/Proton) specifically for free trials. Step 2: Sign up for a Discord Nitro free trial (usually 1 month). Immediately claim the Crunchyroll Premium code in the Discord Gift Inventory. Step 3: Redeem that code on your new Crunchyroll account. You now have 3 months of Premium. Step 4: Set a calendar reminder for 2.5 months from now. Cancel the auto-renewal. Step 5: Repeat with a new email and a different partner (e.g., sign up for Xbox Game Pass $1 trial, claim Crunchyroll perk).
: Crunchyroll frequently partners with other brands to offer extended trials. Keep an eye out during major anime conventions or holiday seasons.
: Available to all new accounts via the Crunchyroll website or app.
If you run out of trial options, the official free tier still provides massive value.
Although Crunchyroll does not have a direct student discount, it partners with student verification platforms like and UNiDAYS to offer an ongoing discount. Eligible students can verify their status on these platforms to access exclusive codes, typically providing 15% off the regular subscription price. This isn't a "free" subscription, but it reduces the cost of every single month, which can be a huge saving over time.
You can earn gift cards that work for Crunchyroll.
1. The Official Crunchyroll Free Trial (The Best Starting Point)
The most reliable method is the standard 14-day free trial offered directly by Crunchyroll. New Accounts Only: You must use an email address not previously registered. Full Access: Includes ad-free viewing and offline downloads.
: Using unauthorized account-sharing services can result in a permanent IP ban from Crunchyroll.