Crunchyroll Keeps Buffering? Here’s How To Speed It Up

Are you stuck trying to figure out why Crunchyroll keeps buffering?

Welcome to the club! Hundreds of subscribers struggle with this issue daily. It has even caused some users to cancel their subscriptions.

Honestly, I don’t blame them! After all, not being able to enjoy your favorite anime show can be really annoying.

If your Crunchyroll keeps buffering, chances are you have a bad Internet connection, a corrupted cache, or the platform’s servers are down.

But, don’t worry! Try the following 7 fixes to stop Crunchyroll from buffering:

1. Try a different show and streaming platform.
2. Restart Crunchyroll.
3. Check your Internet connection.
4. Clear your cache.
5. Update the app.
6. Disable your browser extensions.
7. Check the platform’s servers.

Keep reading to speed up your Crunchyroll!

#1 Try a Different Show and Streaming Platform

Before doing anything else, let’s find the source of the problem.

You see, the title you’re trying to watch may be experiencing some performance issues due to loading errors, glitches, or bugs.

Don’t worry, though! As simple as it seems, sometimes this can be easily fixed by playing a different anime show. If it isn’t buffering, return to the original show you wanted to watch to see if the issue went away.

But, if it persists while trying to stream a different title, it’s time for us to check other streaming platforms. This simple action will help us know if Crunchyroll is experiencing some issues or if your Internet connection is to blame.

Either way, in this article, you’ll be able to find different troubleshooting techniques for these problems.

#2 Restart Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is one of the best anime streaming platforms out there. However, sometimes its performance issues can be really annoying.

Luckily, on numerous occasions, these can be easily fixed by resting your app. Believe it or not, this simple action may refresh background processes and get rid of some bugs or glitches that could be causing the issue.

Follow this simple guide to restart Crunchyroll:

iPhone and iPad:

1. Go to the Home Screen, then swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen. This will show the apps you currently have open in the background. If you have an iPhone or iPad with a home button, you’ll need to double-click it.
2. Swipe up on Crunchyroll to close it.

Android:

1. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen, hold until you see your background apps, and then release. 
2. Swipe up on Crunchyroll.

Fire Stick:

1. Press the home button on your remote.
2. Go to Settings and click on “Applications”.
3. Select “Manage Installed Applications”
4. Go to Crunchyroll.
5. Click on “Force Stop”.

Windows PC:

1. Type “Task Manager” on the search bar at the bottom of your screen.
2. Select Crunchyroll.
3. Click on “End task”.

If you’re using a different device to stream your favorite anime show, launch Google and search for “How to close apps on <Your Device’s Name Goes Here>”.

Once you’ve completed the steps above, try launching Crunchyroll to see if the issue was solved. If it persists, don’t worry! Keep reading to learn more about other ways to fix it.

#3 Check Your Internet Connection

If you have a bad Internet connection, you may experience buffering issues while trying to stream your favorite anime show.

To check if your connection is to blame, test your Internet speed by entering fast.com. If the results show that your connection is running slow, try restarting your modem and router.

Follow this quick guide to do it:

1. Locate your modem and router.
2. Unplug them and wait 30 seconds to let the devices cool down.
3. Plug in the modem and wait one minute.
4. Plug in the router. If your router has a power button, press it. Then, wait two minutes.

Please make sure that your router is placed at the center of your home and away from large metal objects and other electronics. This way, you’ll avoid signal interference.

Tip: If you’re using your computer or a gaming console, try connecting your device to your modem using an Ethernet cable. An Ethernet connection is usually faster and more secure than a Wi-Fi connection.

Once you’ve completed the steps above, launch Crunchyroll again to see if the issue went away. If it persists, try disconnecting some devices from your network.

If you’re like me, you probably like using multiple devices while doing your favorite activity. For example, you may be streaming your favorite anime show while using social media.

While this can be really fun and entertaining, it can also cause network issues.

#4 Clear Your Cache

Moving on, let’s clear your app’s cache.

If you’re wondering what “cache” is, I got you! Its meaning is far from obvious, but in order to guide you through this section, it’s important that you understand it.

Your app’s cache is where temporary information is stored. Crunchyroll, for example, stores videos, images, fonts, and even login credentials.

By keeping this data handy, your app can load faster and improve your streaming experience.

Now, if your app’s cache has great benefits, why is it important to clear it every once in a while?

Simple. If there’s a problem with a file stored in your file, you may experience different technical problems, such as buffering or crashing issues.

Follow this quick guide to clear your cache and stop Crunchyroll from buffering:

Google Chrome:

1. Launch Google Chrome and at the top right, click “More” (3 dots icon)
2. Go to “More tools” and select “Clear browsing data”
3. At the top, select “Time range”, then “All time”
4. Tick all boxes.

Safari:

1. Launch Safari.
2. Select “Safari” at the top of your screen and click on “Preferences”.
3. Click on “Privacy”, then select “Manage Website Data”.
4. Select “Remove All”.

Fire Stick:

1. Press the home button on your remote and click on the gear icon to open the Settings menu.
2. Select “Applications” and click on “Manage Installed Applications”.
3. Scroll down until you find Crunchyroll.
4. Select the app and click on “Clear Cache”.
5. Click on “Clear Cache” to confirm the process.

Android devices:

1. Go to Settings
2. Click on “Apps”
3. Choose “Installed applications”
4. Select Crunchyroll.
5. Look for the “Storage” tab
6. Press “Clear app cache”.

#5 Update the App

If Crunchyroll keeps buffering, you might want to keep reading!

Companies often release updates to fix different performance issues. Normally, apps will be automatically updated on your device. However, this process can be easily interrupted due to a bad Internet connection or strict privacy settings.

Don’t worry, though! You can manually update Crunchyroll. Follow these simple steps to do it:

Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad:

1. Go to the App Store.
2. Search for Crunchyroll.
3. Tap on “Update”.

Android:

1. Open Google Play Store.
2. Tap on the profile icon located at the top right of your screen.
3. Select “Manage apps & device”
4. Tap on “Manage”, then search for Crunchyroll.
5. Choose “Update”.

Roku TV:

1. Press the Home button on your remote.
2. Highlight Crunchyroll.
3. Press the “*” button on your remote.
4. Select “Check for updates”.

Fire TV:

1. Press the home button on your remote and click on the gear icon to open the Settings menu.
2. Select “Applications” and click on “Appstore”.
3. Click on “Automatic Updates” to turn this feature on.

Tip: If you’re using another device, go to Google and search for “How to manually update apps on <Your Device’s Name Goes Here>”.

Once you’ve updated the app, try restarting your device and launching Crunchyroll again.

#6 Disable Your Browser Extensions

If you’re using your computer to stream your favorite anime show, try disabling your browser extensions.

These allow us to enjoy new features and functions. However, they can interfere with some websites and cause different performance issues.

You can easily check if your browser extensions are to blame by disabling them and launching Crunchyroll again.

Follow these quick steps to disable your browser extensions:

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines icon at the top of your screen.
2. Click on “Add-ons and themes”.
3. Select “Extensions”.
4. Click on the extension you want to disable and turn off the blue switch. If you want to remove it, click on the three dots icon and select “remove”.

Microsoft Edge:

1. Launch Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three-dot icon at the top of your screen.
3. Select “Manage extensions”.
4. Disable the extension by turning off the switch. Click on “Remove” if you want to delete the extension.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome and click on the three dots icon at the top of your screen.
2. Go to “More Tools” and select “Extensions”
3. Turn off the switch to disable the extension. If you want to remove it, click on “Remove”.

Safari:

1. Click on “Safari” on Apple’s menu.
2. Select “Preferences”.
3. Click on “Extensions”.
4. Uncheck the boxes next to the extensions to disable them. If you want to delete them, click on “Uninstall”.

#7 Check the Platform’s Servers

If nothing has worked so far, Crunchyroll may be experiencing server downtime.

Although this is unusual, servers may be down due to coding errors, an overload of traffic, hardware issues, and even minor hacking.

You can easily check the platform’s servers. Follow these simple steps to do it:

1. Go to downdetector.com and type Crunchyroll on the search bar.
2. Check if the graph shows any reports.

Unfortunately, if Crunchyroll’s servers are down, the only thing you can do is wait until the problem is solved.

But, don’t worry! Server downtime hardly ever lasts long.

Conclusion

To be constantly interrupted by buffering when you’re trying to watch your favorite anime show can be really annoying.

Hopefully, with the help of the fixes above, you’ll be able to leave this situation in the past.

More often than not, simple actions like checking your Internet connection, restarting and updating Crunchyroll, clearing your cache, and disabling your browser extensions can solve the issue.

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