Crunchyroll is discontinuing its Nintendo Switch application, with the service ending on October 30th, 2026. The company thanked users for their participation in the platform, though specifics around the reasoning for the closure remain unaddressed in available statements. The app's original arrival on the eShop marked a notable entry point for anime streaming on Nintendo's hybrid console, but the company has opted to wind down that distribution channel.
- The Crunchyroll Switch app will cease functioning at the end of October 2026, giving users roughly two years notice before removal.
- No explanation has been provided for why the service is being discontinued on the platform.
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