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One Piecehas always been well-known among anime and manga enthusiasts, but its popularity has increased exponentially in recent years. Crunchyroll is one of the most accessible streaming platforms for anime watchers.
As more and more fans are drawn to Eiichiro Oda’s magnum opus, Crunchyroll has introduced a new change inOne Piece’s availability on the platform. This change gives fans some deadlines and a nudge to tune into the show, if you’re curious, here’s everything you need to know!
Crunchyroll Introduces a Massive Change inOne Piece’s Streaming Structure
Crunchyrollhas a huge library of anime titles, and every year the library and the regional availability of those titles expand to newer horizons.One Pieceis one of the most prominent anime on the platform, and up until now, it was available to stream for free. Without the premium subscription, fans could watchOne Piecewith ads on the platform.
In an announcement via their official X handleand IGN, Crunchyroll made it public that graduallyOne Piecewill be included in the premium category. There are different tiers even to the premium category, ranging from $ 7.99 to $ 15.99 per month.
🚨 Heads up, One Piece fans!Starting soon, some One Piece arcs will require a Premium Membership. But the first 206 episodes (East Blue to Sky Island) will stay free, so new fans can still start Luffy’s journey at no cost.Mark your calendars for each phase of this update:🔶…
Instead of switching things up all at once, this change will be carried out in multiple phases. From July 02, 2025, the arcs from Water 7 to Fishman Island will be paywalled. Almost a month later, on July 27, 2025, the following arcs from Punk Hazard to Whole Cake Island will follow the same process. And finally, on July 22, 2025, the rest of the arcs will become exclusively available under the premium tier.
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The phased approach creates a sense of urgency and allows fans to give the series a attempt to see if the premium subscription could be worth it. Moreover, by the time fans are done with the hundreds of episodes that are available for free, they will be hooked toEiichiro Oda’s compelling storytelling.
A Great Opportunity For Fans, But the Decision Could Backfire
Any new developments with Crunchyroll quickly become a topic of discussion among anime fans, as it’s one of the primary platforms that cater to the fandom. Creating this deadline and allowing a generous time frame before the new changes are implemented will nudge new fans to finally start watching the series, especially if they had been planning to do so.
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As for pre-existing fans, they could give their favorite series a rewatch. However, fans often question the sincerity of such new decisions and big corporations capitalizing on anime’s growing demand. Crunchyroll has facedharsh criticisms in the past as well. Only time will tell how this change affects Crunchyroll. But for now, catchOne Pieceon the platform for free before it’s too late!
One Pieceis available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Laveena Joshi
Anime Writer
Articles Published :925
Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
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