Overview
- Crunchyroll announced Tuesday that, starting with an August relaunch, only Mega and Ultimate subscribers will be able to purchase from its online store.
- The company says the redesigned store will prioritize convention‑style drops, limited collectibles and curated merchandise rather than a broad catalogue of physical media.
- A 50% summer sale began July 14 and Crunchyroll’s FAQ says open orders will still ship but introduces 'final sale' rules that bar returns or refunds for some new orders.
- Users and reporters have noted disappearing listings and apparent inventory problems on the storefront, and many fans reacted with anger over loss of access.
- The change follows Sony’s earlier consolidation of Right Stuf into the Crunchyroll Store and raises concerns that collectors of manga and Blu‑ray sets will face reduced buying options.