Do you have to pay for Funimation? (2023)

Do you have to pay for Funimation? This question has too many meanings, and every meaning follows a different route. Recently, great news surfaced worldwide that Sony Pictures Entertainment obtained Crunchyroll from AT&T for $1.175 billion and outlined plans to merge both Funimation and Crunchyroll to form one great service.

Presently, many fans have been asking, “Do you have to pay for Funimation?” The short answer is: Yes, you have to pay for Funimation to watch all episodes of any series in dub or sub format. As an example, only 1-2 episodes are available under the ad-support format. But to access the whole series, you have to pay for Funimation. 

Nowadays, fans are confused about whether to take the subscription for Funimation or Crunchyroll service and which plan. Therefore, in this post, we will share some solutions on “Do you have to pay for Funimation or Crunchyroll” based on current circumstances.

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What is Funimation? 

Funimation is the US entertainment company owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment that specializes in the legal streaming of various anime shows, movies, and series in both dubbed and subbed format. The company has the legal distribution of East Asian media, and its main objective is to provide English dubbing of Japanese animation to the fans. Funimation has been popular since the 90s after bringing the dubbed version of Dragon Ball Z to the Cartoon Network. The most significant part is Funimation and can be easily accessible on almost any device and is efficient to use.

Do you have to pay for Funimation?

The answer is “Yes.” After acquiring Crunchyroll, there are no new facts came to light. Presently both Crunchyroll and Funimation are providing services under the same roof. It’s true Sony is planning to form a merger, but no one knows when it will release. Therefore, premium fans can continue their enjoyment of Funimation.

On the contrary, new fans who only want to watch their favorite anime without possessing Funimation benefits can advance to ad-support registration. 

Can you use Funimation with ads?

Yes, one can access Funimation with ads. Funimation is strictly available in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, and New Zealand. As mentioned above, fans from these countries can access Funimation with ads, and other people can make use of VPN or Smart DNS.

However, apart from restricting the benefits, the catch to access Funimation (without paying anything) is that only a handful of anime is available in 1080p with ads. Also, to enjoy full access to the Funimation library, you can register and start the trial period of 14 days and then cancel your subscription prior to the end of the period.

How much do you have to pay for Funimation? 

Funimation provides three different premium subscriptions, and fans can pay for either of the plans depending on the benefits. These premium plans are:

• Premium- $5.99 / month or $59.99 / year without ads, full library access, subs and dubs, 2 devices streaming.

• Premium Plus- $7.99 / month or $79.99 / year without ads, full library access, subs and dubs, 5 devices streaming, offline viewing, mobile devices support, exclusive members-only events, early access to special Funimation Shop sales, Free shipping on Funimation Shop orders over $20, Members-only offers.

• Premium Ultra Plus- $99.99 / year with Annual without ads, full library access, subs and dubs, 5 devices streaming, offline viewing, exclusive members-only events, early access to special Funimation Shop sales, Free shipping on Funimation Shop orders over $20, Members-only offers, anniversary gift.

Funimation (with ads) vs Paid (2022)-

Let’s discuss a brief comparison between Funimation with ads vs. paid (only Premium) in tabular form. So, that fans from all around the world can get a brief idea of what to choose depending on the necessity.

Funimation with ads account limitations-

Above, we have discussed a brief comparison between Funimation with ads and premium. If you use Funimation with ad-support format, then you’ve to face too many limitations. Below are some limitations.

1. Not all anime shows are accessible.
2. Not all episodes of a particular anime are available.
3. Only some anime shows are available in 1080p.
4. You’ve to watch 3-5 ads per video.
5. Supports only 1 stream.
6. Always get a pop-up message for registering.

However, if you’re fine with the limitations, do not desire to avail of the benefits, know how to use VPN, or planning to switch on a different service, then you can advance to Funimation ad-support.

Funimation Premium vs. Premium Plus (2022)-

Premium fans are always stuck on a question on “What is the difference between Funimation premium and premium plus?” Let’s discuss another brief comparison of Funimation Premium vs. Premium Plus. So, that you’ll get an idea of what to purchase.

Here are the differences between Funimation premium and Funimation premium plus. I’d recommend jumping over Premium plus as it offers offline viewing and 5 Streams benefits only for $2 extra. And in the Funimation Premium Ultra Plus, you will only receive an anniversary gift as an additional benefit.

Does Funimation have less ads than Crunchyroll?

Yes, in comparison to Crunchyroll, Funimation has fewer and shorter ads. Funimation shows approximately three ads per video. However, in ad-support format, Crunchyroll is better than Funimation because some series on Crunchyroll is available with ads, but in Funimation, only a few episodes of a particular series are allowed under the ad-support section. It means, at some point, you have to purchase the Funimation Premium plan to watch all episodes of any series.

Does Funimation have ads with Premium?

No, as mentioned above in the table, Funimation doesn’t have ads with a Premium account. It can either be Premium plan, Premium Plus plan or Premium Plus Ultra plan. The ad-support format shows 3-5 ads on an average per video, but under the premium account, no ads are displayed. Also, you can take advantage of the other benefits like all library accessible, streaming devices, etc., depending on the plan.

This concludes our article on the most popular question, “Do you have to pay for Funimation?” It depends on various factors. The next year will be a crucial one for both Funimation and Crunchyroll’s fans.

We are pretty sure that your premium subscription either on Funimation or Crunchyroll will be transferred to the merger service. Now it’s’ up to Sony how it will manage the previous subscription plans, services, and other benefits in the new platform. That’s all for now. We will be back with another post. Till now, read the FAQ section below.

Frequently Asked Questions-

Q1. Does Funimation Premium Plus have ads?

Ans. No, Funimation Premium plus does not have ads.

Q2. Does Funimation Premium have ads?

Ans. No, Funimation premium does not have ads. You can watch shows without any ads.

Q3. What is Funimation Premium Plus Ultra?

Ans. Funimation Premium Plus Ultra is the most advanced subscription plan that allows you all the benefits of Funimation Premium Plus along with an anniversary gift at the price range of $99.99 / year.

Q4. Is Funimation Premium worth it?

Ans. Yes, Funimation Premium allows you full access to the Funimation library. So, that you can watch any of your favorite anime series.

Q5. Is Funimation Premium Plus worth it?

Ans. Yes, Funimation Premium Plus is worth it because it provides you all the premium plans along with offline viewing and supports up to 5 streams at once, just for an extra $2.

Q6. Is Funimation Premium Plus Ultra worth it?

Ans. No, Funimation Premium Plus is the best subscription plan. No need to jump on Ultra.

Q7. How much do you have to pay for Funimation?

Ans. For Funimation Premium- $5.99 / month or $59.99 / year.

For Funimation Premium Plus- $7.99 / month or $79.99 / year

For Funimation Premium Ultra Plus- $99.99 / year

Q8. Do you have to pay to watch anime on Funimation?

Ans. Yes, you have to pay to watch all episodes of a particular anime on Funimation.

Q9. Do you have to pay monthly for Funimation?

Ans. It’s up to you. You can either take a monthly or annual subscription.

Q10. Do you have to pay for the Funimation app?

Ans. Yes, to enjoy the benefits of the Premium Plan, you have to pay for the Funimation app.

Q11. Do you have to pay for Funimation on switch?

Ans. Yes, you should have at least a Funimation Premium Plus plan to use Funimation app on Nintendo Switch.

Q12. Can you cancel Funimation after a trial?

Ans. Yes, you can cancel your Funimation subscription plan at any time.

Q13. Can you watch Funimation on multiple devices?

Ans. Yes, in the Premium subscription plans, you can stream Funimation on multiple devices. However, the number of devices depends on the selected plan.

Funimation Premium supports 2 devices.

Funimation Premium Plus supports 5 devices.

Funimation Premium Ultra Plus supports 5 devices. 

Q15. Can you watch Funimation in the UK?

Ans. Yes, Funimation is also available in the UK.

Q16. Do you have to pay for dub on Funimation?

Ans. No, you don’t have to pay for dub on Funimation. You will only pay to enjoy the Funimation benefits.

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