Crunchyroll is one of the few streaming services that allows offline syncing on the Nintendo Switch. Install the app from the .
: Ensure you are logged into an account with an active Mega or Ultimate Fan subscription.
: The icon will turn orange while downloading and solid once complete.
Here’s a helpful story that walks through the process of downloading episodes from Crunchyroll, while also explaining the limitations and best practices.
Alex found it. He tapped the arrow. A small checkmark appeared. “That’s it?”
Alex navigated to the app’s bottom menu and tapped . There it was: Episode 5, ready to watch offline.
Once logged in, Alex searched for “Spy x Family” —his current obsession.
Go to My Account > Sync Quality to choose between High, Medium, or Low resolution. Find Your Show: Navigate to the episode you want to save.
Maya explained: “First, you need a subscription. The free tier doesn’t allow downloads. You need at least the ‘Mega Fan’ plan (or higher, like ‘Ultimate Fan’).”
: Tap the gray arrow icon (↓) next to the episode title.
And on the rare occasion a download expired mid-episode? He just re-downloaded it at the campus library Wi-Fi—problem solved.