After pretty much taking over the Madman Entertainment Online Store for anime a few years ago, the Australian CrunchyRoll Store has been a primary location to directly buy anime in the country online.
This is set to change, at least temporarily, with CrunchyRoll announcing that its dedicated Australian online store will go offline from 30 September 2025. During this period, no new orders will be accepted, with plans to open a new storefront at an unspecified date in 2026.
For shoppers looking to make a final purchase before the pause, the last day to place an order through the Australian store is 30 September at 11:59 PM AEST. While the Australian store is unavailable, customers can continue to buy merchandise through the U.S. Crunchyroll Store, which may or may not be a good option for some.
From the looks of things, new releases are still set to be available through retail outlets such as JB Hi-Fi.
Below is an FAQs shared by CrunchyRoll, outlining some of their expected questions:
Why is the Crunchyroll Store servicing Australia closing?
We’re temporarily closing the Crunchyroll Store servicing Australia so we can provide a better shopping experience for fans. This temporary closure gives us time to upgrade everything, from site design and product selection to performance. We’ll be back after our improvements are implemented, better than ever!
When will the Crunchyroll Store servicing Australia reopen?
We don’t have a confirmed date yet, but we plan to reopen the store in 2026. We’re working hard behind the scenes to make sure it’s worth the wait.
When is the cutoff date for placing an order on the Crunchyroll Store servicing Australia?
The last day to place an order is 30 September at 11:59 PM AEST. This date is subject to change, so please check the site for updates.
