If you enjoyed binge-watching your favorite series curled up in bed with your console, it’s time to find an alternative. Crunchyroll surprised Nintendo Switch users by confirming its official app will stop working permanently on the device on October 30, 2026.

The platform’s withdrawal has already begun behind the scenes, as the app was quietly removed from Nintendo’s eShop, meaning no one can download it for the first time. Users who already have it installed on their portable console can continue playing episodes for the remaining time, but once the October deadline passes, the service will be completely inaccessible on the system.

What truly sparked conversation among fans is the situation with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Crunchyroll’s support team clarified that the service won’t be available for the next-gen console because it currently lacks support for multiple on-demand video apps. In fact, if a user transfers data from their original console, the app icon will appear on the new machine’s menu, but it will never launch the player.

Launched in Nintendo’s store early in 2022, the Crunchyroll app allowed users to enjoy its Japanese animation catalog in portable, docked, and TV modes. The service remains available on consoles like PlayStation and Xbox, as well as on mobile devices, smart TVs, web browsers, and even integrated screens in modern vehicles. This decision follows other recent changes in the company’s strategy, such as the permanent removal of its ad-supported free catalog by the end of 2025.

With Crunchyroll abandoning Nintendo’s portable consoles to focus on other devices, did you use your console to watch anime series, or do you prefer binge-watching from your phone and TV?