How to Change Crunchyroll Language Settings 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

Understanding Crunchyroll Language Options

Crunchyroll offers multiple language customization options to enhance your viewing experience. These include the interface language (menus, buttons, text), subtitle language (for non-English content), and audio language (for dubs). Understanding these different language settings is key to fully customizing your Crunchyroll experience.

The interface language affects the text you see throughout Crunchyroll's website and apps. Available interface languages typically include English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and Arabic. Subtitle language determines what language subtitles appear for anime that aren't in your preferred language. Audio language allows you to choose between Japanese audio with subtitles or English dubs when available.

Language settings can be configured differently on each device, so you may need to set them separately on your computer, phone, and TV. This guide will walk you through changing language settings on every platform.

Changing Language Settings on Web Browser

Watching Crunchyroll on your computer gives you the most control over language settings. The web player allows you to change interface language, subtitle language, and audio language independently.

Changing Language Settings on Mobile Apps

The Crunchyroll mobile apps for iOS and Android have language settings in different locations than the web browser. Here's how to change them on your phone or tablet.

Changing Language Settings on Smart TVs

Smart TV apps have more limited language options compared to web and mobile, but you can still change subtitle and audio language during playback.

Subtitle Language Options

Crunchyroll offers subtitles in multiple languages for most anime content. The available subtitle languages depend on your region and the specific anime title.

• English (US) - Available for almost all anime titles, the default subtitle language for most regions
• Spanish (Latin America) - Available for many popular series, especially new simulcasts
• Portuguese (Brazil) - Growing subtitle library, particularly for major titles
• French - Available for select series, expanding library
• German - Limited availability, mostly for popular ongoing series
• Arabic - Available for select titles in MENA regions

If your preferred subtitle language isn't available for a particular anime, it's likely due to licensing restrictions. Crunchyroll continues to add more subtitle languages for new and library content.

Audio Language Options: Subs vs Dubs

One of the most important language choices is between watching anime with Japanese audio and subtitles (subs) or English audio dubbing (dubs). Both options have their advantages, and Crunchyroll offers both when available.

To check if an anime has an English dub before watching, look for the "Dub" language icon on the anime thumbnail or in the episode list. The dub availability varies by region due to licensing agreements.

Customizing Subtitle Appearance

Beyond just language choice, Crunchyroll allows you to customize how subtitles appear on screen. This is especially useful for viewers with visual impairments or personal preferences for subtitle style.

Troubleshooting Language Issues

Sometimes language settings don't work as expected. Here are solutions to common language-related problems on Crunchyroll.

• Subtitles not appearing: Check that the CC button is enabled in the player. If subtitles still don't show, try closing and reopening the video player.
• Wrong subtitle language: Verify your subtitle language setting in the player. If correct, the anime may not have subtitles in your preferred language.
• No dub option available: Not all anime have English dubs. Check the anime's details page to confirm dub availability in your region.
• Language changes not saving: Clear your browser cache or app cache. Language settings may sometimes fail to save due to corrupted data.
• Interface still in English after changing: Log out and log back in. Some interface language changes require a session refresh to take effect.

For persistent language issues, consult our troubleshooting guide or contact Crunchyroll support.

Regional Language Availability

The languages available on Crunchyroll depend on your region due to licensing agreements. Using a VPN to access content from other regions may change your available language options. For more information on accessing region-specific content, see our guide on the best VPN for Crunchyroll.