Change your username from your account settings

To change your Crunchyroll username, log into your account on the Crunchyroll website, go to Account Settings, select Profile, and click Edit next to your current username. Type your new username in the field, click Save, and the change takes effect when ready. You do not need to log out and back in — your new username works right away.

The process is the same whether you use a free or paid Crunchyroll account. Your new username appears on your profile and in any comments or reviews you post going forward. Old comments and watch history stay attached to your account under your new name.

You must use the website to make this change. The Crunchyroll mobile app does not have a username-change feature, even though the new username will appear there within a few minutes after you save it on the desktop site.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your username through Account Settings > Profile > Edit on the Crunchyroll website, not through the mobile app.
  • Crunchyroll usernames must be between 3 and 20 characters and can include letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens, but not spaces.
  • If your desired username is already taken, Crunchyroll will tell you when ready and you can try a different one.
  • You can change your username as often as you want, but you must wait 30 days between changes if you have made a change in the past month.
  • Your email address, password, subscription, watch history, and saved shows all stay the same when you change your username.

Username rules and what Crunchyroll will reject

Crunchyroll usernames must be 3 to 20 characters long and can contain letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, underscores, and hyphens. Spaces are not allowed. Usernames are case-insensitive, meaning JamesRod and jamesrod are treated as the same username.

Crunchyroll will reject usernames that contain profanity, impersonate staff members, or violate their community guidelines. If you try to create a username that breaks these rules, the site will show an error message and ask you to choose a different one. There is no appeal process — you straightforward pick another name and try again.

What happens if your desired username is taken

When you type a new username into the edit field, Crunchyroll checks when ready whether it is already in use. If it is, you will see a message saying the username is unavailable. You cannot reserve a username or join a waitlist — you must choose a different one.

If you want a specific username badly, you can try variations: adding numbers at the end, using underscores or hyphens, or slightly changing the spelling. For example, if "JamesRod" is taken, you might try "JamesRod2024" or "James_Rod" instead. Keep trying different combinations until you find one that is available.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

If you have changed your username within the past 30 days, Crunchyroll will not let you change it again until that period expires. The site shows you when you will be able to change it next. This rule prevents people from cycling through usernames rapidly and helps keep the community stable.

If you are locked out of a change, you have two options: wait for the 30 days to pass, or contact Crunchyroll support to explain your situation. Support cannot override the waiting period, but they can answer questions about when your next change becomes available and help you understand the timeline.

What does not change when you update your username

Your email address, password, and subscription status remain exactly the same. Your watch history, saved shows, ratings, and any lists you created stay attached to your account. Friends who have added you will still see you in their friends list, though your profile will now show your new username.

If you have posted comments or reviews on Crunchyroll, those posts will show your new username. The posts themselves do not disappear or get deleted — only the name attached to them changes. Your account history and all associated data remain intact.

Changing your username back to a previous one

You can change your username to any available name, including a previous one, as long as no one else has claimed it in the meantime. If someone else took your old username after you changed it, you cannot use it again unless that person changes theirs first.

This means if you change from "JamesRod" to "JamesRod2024" and then want to go back to "JamesRod" a month later, you can do so only if "JamesRod" is still available. Check availability before you commit to a new name if you think you might want to revert later.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I forgot my username?

Log into your Crunchyroll account using your email address and password instead. Once you are logged in, go to Account Settings > Profile to see your current username. You do not need to remember it to access your account.

Does changing my username affect my subscription or billing?

No. Your subscription, payment method, and billing information are tied to your email address, not your username. Changing your username has no effect on your subscription status or any charges.

How long does it take for my new username to show up everywhere?

Your new username appears in your profile and on new comments or posts when ready after you save the change. It may take a few minutes to appear on the mobile app, but this usually happens within five minutes of the change.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

No. Crunchyroll usernames can only contain letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens. Spaces, periods, commas, and other special characters are not allowed and will cause an error when you try to save.