3 Ways to Download Crunchyroll Videos (with Sub & Dub)

Crunchyroll has the largest anime library, with thousands of anime shows and films to stream. But what if you want to watch offline without an internet connection? Crunchyroll allows you download episodes for offline viewing with a premium subscription of Mega Fan (9.99/Mon) or Ultimate Fan(14.99/Mon), but it's only available on Android/iOS App and Nintendo Switch. And not all shows are available for offline viewing due to various restrictions.

This guide will show you how to download Crunchyroll videos to computer by using the best Crunchyroll video downloaders. You can enjoy your favorite content anytime, anywhere, and ad-free.

Download Crunchyroll Videos and Series in Batch

The best way to download Crunchyroll videos is to use a professional video downloader, and iFunia YouTube Downloader is an excellent option for both Windows and Mac users. It’s a simple yet powerful video downloader software capable of downloading videos and music from almost any website, including Crunchyroll, Funimation, YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo and many more. With iFunia, you can download Crunchyroll videos and save them as MP4 files in original quality. It can also download an entire anime series from Crunchyroll in one go.  

Follow the steps below to easily download Crunchyroll videos to your computer:

Step 1. Download and install iFunia YouTube Downloader.

Free Download Windows 10 or later Free Download macOS 10.13 or later

Step 2. Open a Crunchyroll video you want to download, and copy the video URL from your browser’s address bar. If you want to grab a dubbed version, please choose a preferred language from the Audio option first, and then copy the link of the reloaded video.

Step 3. Go back to the downloader, paste the video URL into the provided field at the bottom, and click the "+" icon to gather the video information.

• If you need to add URLs in batch, click the menu icon in the top right corner and select the “Add Urls” option from the menu ( or go to Files > Input URLs on Mac). Then paste multiple URLs into the box, and click “OK” to load them all.

Step 4. When the video is loaded, you can choose a video quality from the Format drop-down list. Normally, the highest quality is selected by default. It will also display the video file size for each definition.

Step 5. You can set a save location for your downloaded videos by clicking the folder icon next to Save to.

Step 6. Finally, click the Download  button in the bottom right corner to start downloading Crunchyroll videos.

*To download a full series from Crunchyroll, just use the series URL, and iFunia Crunchyroll Downloader will load all the episodes.

Note: The subtitles provided by Crunchyroll are not inserted so you cannot directly download Crunchyroll videos with captions. However, you can download subtitle files from sites like OpenSubtitles, and then add them to the downloaded videos. Go to the FAQ section if you want more details.

 

Download Crunchyroll Videos Online

Crunchyroll videos are DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected, and most online downloader sites, such as y2mate and keepvid, are unable to handle Crunchyroll videos at the moment. After trying out dozens of online tools, I've found two working sites for you to download Crunchyroll videos without software, each with its own pros and cons.

1. Use youtube4kdownloader

Youtube4kdownloader is a free video downloader site that can download videos from some major streaming platforms. It can save free content from Crunchyroll and maintain the highest video quality.

1. Copy the URL of the Crunchyroll video you want to download.
2. Go to youtube4kdownloader.com and paste the video link into the field, it will automatically parse the link.
3. Choose a video resolution and click the green Download button to initiate the download process. You can also right-click on the button and select Save link as if you want to save the Crunchyroll video to a specific folder.

2. Use dirpy

Dirpy is a popular online video downloader that lets you record and convert online videos. It allows you to trim the video and download Crunchyroll videos with subtitles. While Dirpy allows users to download from YouTube for free, downloading from Crunchyroll is a more of a premium feature without a free trial.

1. Go to dirpy.com from a browser, enter a Crunchyroll video link in the box and click “dirpy!”.
2. Locate the “Record Video” section. Then you can choose the video resolution and output format from the drop-down list. Check the “Embed Subtitles” option if you want to download the video with subtitles. You can also edit the filename and ID3 tag data before downloading if necessary.
3. Click the Record Video button to start downloading the Crunchyroll video.

Download Crunchyroll Videos with command line yt-dlp

Yt-dlp is a command line tool for downloading videos from many websites. It’s free and open source, but for begginers, it can be quite difficult to use for beginners. With yt-dlp, you can choose the video quality and download Crunchyroll videos at a fast speed. And when it works with another command line tool FFmpeg, yt-dlp can even download and embed subtitles into the video. Without further ado, follow the steps below to download Crunchyroll videos with yt-dlp. You may find it easy once you figure out the basics.

Step 1. Install yt-dlp. You can download yt-dlp.exe here. If you want to download Crunchyroll videos with subtitles, also download and install FFmpeg, and put them in the same directory. Mac users can easily install both tools using Homebrew.

Step 2. Run Command Prompt on your PC (or Terminal on Mac). Use the cd [directory] option to navigate to the path where you put yt-dlp, e.g. cd downloads.

Step 3. Download the Crunchyroll video via command line yt-dlp.

• Type yt-dlp and add a Crunchyroll video URL after the command to download the video, like so: yt-dlp 'https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/xxxxxxxxx'
• To select a video quality, use -F option to view all available formats, as shown in the picture below. Then use -f option plus format ID to download the Crunchyroll video in a specific resolution.
• To download with subtitles, use --embed-subs option to embed English subtitles in the video, like this: yt-dlp -f adaptive_hls-4116 --embed-subs 'https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/xxxxxxxxx'.

You can find more options and usage of this free Crunchyroll video downloader from its GitHub page.

 

Conclusion

By following the methods in this guide, I hope you are now able to easily download Crunchyroll videos on any device. To watch on the go, it's better to subscribe for a premium and download within the Crunchyroll app.

However, if you want to download Crunchyroll videos to your PC, it's more recommended to use a professional video downloader like iFunia. You can also use a screen recorder, such as OBS Studio, to capture videos that cannot be downloaded. But keep in mind that the downloaded content is for personal use only. 

Free Download Windows 10 or later Free Download macOS 10.13 or later

 

FAQs About Crunchyroll Video Download

1. How can I download Crunchyroll videos with subtitles?

You can try to download Crunchyroll videos with English subtitles using yt-dlp or dirpy. Or you can choose an easier way, download separate subtitle files(.ass, .srt) and add them to the downloaded videos. Detailed steps can be found in this post.

2. How to grab dubbed version of a Crunchyroll video?

Change the audio language of the Crunchyroll episode first, then copy the video link into a Crunchyroll video downloader above.

3. Can I download Crunchyroll videos with browser extensions/add-ons?

Most likely not. According to my tests, there are currently no extensions that can download Crunchyroll videos properly. They can only download the ads or video segments that are a few seconds long.