Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll has recently faced significant delays in uploading new simulcast episodes for several popular titles, leaving subscribers without timely access to their highly anticipated shows. The company has yet to provide an official explanation for the widespread issues, leading to growing frustration among its user base.
Popular Titles Affected by Upload Delays
Over the past few days in August 2025, numerous episodes for highly anticipated summer 2025 anime titles have been made available hours or even up to a day later than their usual weekly debut times. This has impacted a variety of shows, frustrating fans eager to watch the latest installments simultaneously with their Japanese broadcasts. Among the affected series reported are Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus episode 7, Rent-A-Girlfriend episode 44, A Couple of Cuckoos season 2 episode 7, Mr. Osomatsu season 4 episode 7, Detectives These Days Are Crazy! episode 8, Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show episode 8, Turkey!-Time to Strike- episode 7, and Detective Conan episode 1171.
Adding to the confusion, some reports indicate that English simuldub versions of certain episodes were uploaded earlier than their English-subtitled counterparts. Furthermore, certain subtitled episodes were reportedly accessible via Crunchyroll’s channel on Amazon Prime Video, while simultaneously being unavailable on Crunchyroll’s primary website or app, suggesting platform-specific issues.
Silence from Crunchyroll Sparks User Frustration
A major point of contention for Crunchyroll subscribers has been the conspicuous silence from the streaming service regarding the cause of these persistent delays. Despite widespread reports on social media and dedicated forums like Reddit, Crunchyroll has not issued a public statement or provided a reason for the late uploads.
Users attempting to contact Crunchyroll’s customer support have reported receiving vague responses. One user on Reddit indicated that after navigating through an AI chatbot, they were told by a customer support representative that the company was “aware of the issues and are working to resolve them,” but no timeline for resolution was provided. Another user recounted a “painful experience” with customer services, involving multiple screenshot requests to prove the issue before being told the problem was known, again without any description of the issue or estimated time to resolution.
This lack of transparent communication has fueled speculation among the community, with many users pointing towards potential technical issues within Crunchyroll’s platform. The absence of a simple acknowledgment or update from the company has intensified fan discontent, as many feel they are not being adequately informed about a service for which they are paying.
Broader Impact on the Simulcast Experience
The appeal of simulcasting for many anime fans lies in the ability to watch new episodes almost immediately after their Japanese broadcast, participating in real-time discussions and avoiding spoilers. The current widespread delays undermine this core aspect of the Crunchyroll service, disrupting viewing habits and leading to a degraded user experience.
While Crunchyroll has experienced delays in the past, such as in January 2025 when severe weather in Dallas, Texas, impacted English dub releases for titles like BLUE LOCK Season 2 and MF GHOST Season 2, those incidents were often attributed to specific external factors and sometimes accompanied by clearer communication. The current August 2025 delays, however, appear to be a distinct and unexplained problem, frustrating a broad segment of its subscriber base during a peak anime season.
