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Crunchyroll continues to make changes to its platform. This time, the removal of titles from its anime catalog in North America has sparked considerable backlash. Shortly after announcing that access to the Crunchyroll store would be restricted to Premium members, fans noticed that certain classic titles, such as Black Lagoon, were disappearing from the streaming service without warning. Unfortunately, the changes did not stop there, and now five major anime series have left the platform, catching fans off guard.
It's not uncommon for anime series to leave Crunchyroll for other streaming platforms, whether due to expiring licensing agreements, high renewal costs, or another platform paying for exclusivity that leads to the series being pulled out. However, Crunchyroll is delisting 5 anime titles that left a lasting mark on a generation of fans thanks to their incredible animation and profound storytelling: Blood Blockade Battlefront, Barakamon, Orange, Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions, and Rokka: Brave of the Six Flowers. So their removal leaves fans wondering where they can continue watching them or if they are destined to become "lost media."
Where to Stream Anime After Crunchyroll's Latest Purge
As shared by @MangaAlerts on X, Crunchyroll is set to lose a lineup of critically acclaimed anime series, ranging from action gems like Blood Blockade Battlefront and Rokka: Brave of the Six Flowers to emotional titles such as Barakamon and Orange. Also on the list is Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions, considered one of the best isekai series of recent decades for its gritty, brutal take on the genre, avoiding the trope of the overpowered heroes; and the live-action adaptation of As the Gods Will, a work by the creator of Blue Lock, which is popularly believed to have inspired Squid Game.
While Crunchyroll is parting ways with some memorable titles, fans who haven't seen them yet (or those who want to watch them again) can still enjoy these anime series on other platforms. Here is a list of where viewers can find these anime following their removal from the service:
Unfortunately, fans will have to access titles like Barakamon and Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers in physical form until they are added to another streaming platform. Occasionally, there is a scenario where they might return to Crunchyroll later. However, it is worth noting that several of these titles were part of Funimation prior to its acquisition by Crunchyroll, adding to the list of series inherited from that catalog that the platform continues to remove over time.
Crunchyroll Is Quietly Cutting More Anime From Its Library
While these anime series have sparked debate among fans due to their large followings, other titles that had flown somewhat more under the radar were also removed in July 2026. In addition to Black Lagoon, and as part of its recent content shake-up, Crunchyroll is also removing Endride, Bem, and Sasami: Magical Girls Club.
Although the expiration of licensing agreements is a reality for all streaming platforms, which are known for their constant evolution and content turnover, it is the lack of advance notice that frustrates viewers. Having a list of which anime titles are leaving the platform is crucial so that fans can watch them before they disappear. Sadly, while this is a reality of digital media, Crunchyroll continues to add new content, and fans can turn to other services to watch delisted anime or purchase them via physical releases.
