Change your username from the account settings menu

Open Crunchyroll on any device and sign in to your account. Go to your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account. On the Account page, find the Username field — it will show your current username. Click the pencil icon or Edit button next to it to change it.

Type your new username into the field. Crunchyroll will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or if it breaks their rules (usernames cannot contain certain characters or be longer than 20 characters). Once you see a green checkmark or confirmation message, click Save or Confirm. The change takes effect right away.

If you are on a phone or tablet, the steps are the same: tap your profile icon, select Account, find Username, and tap to edit. The mobile app works identically to the website.

Key Takeaways

  • Your username is found in Account settings under the profile menu, and you can change it by clicking the edit button next to the current name.
  • New usernames must be 20 characters or fewer and cannot contain spaces or most special characters.
  • The system tells you when ready if a username is taken or invalid, so you can try another one without waiting.
  • Your change takes effect right away — you do not need to sign out and back in.
  • You can change your username as many times as you want, though Crunchyroll may limit how often you can change it in a short period.

What characters are allowed in a Crunchyroll username

Crunchyroll usernames can contain letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), underscores (_), and hyphens (-). Spaces are not allowed. Most other symbols — including periods, commas, asterisks, and @ signs — will be rejected when you try to save.

The username must be between 3 and 20 characters long. If you try a name that is too short or too long, the system will show an error before you can save. Usernames are not case-sensitive, meaning "JohnDoe" and "johndoe" are treated as the same name — but you can use capital letters if you want them to display that way.

Why your new username might not save

If you see an error message when you try to save, the most common reason is that the username is already taken by another account. Try a different name. The second most common reason is that your username contains a character Crunchyroll does not allow — remove any spaces, periods, or symbols except underscores and hyphens.

If the name is valid and not taken but still will not save, try signing out completely and signing back in, then return to Account settings and try again. If the problem persists, clear your browser cache or try a different browser or device. On mobile, try closing the app completely and reopening it.

How your username appears to other users

Your username is visible to anyone who visits your profile page on Crunchyroll. It also appears next to any comments or forum posts you make on the platform. If you change your username, it updates everywhere on the site — old posts will show your new name, not the old one.

Changing your username does not affect your email address, password, or any of your watch history or saved shows. Your account itself stays exactly the same; only the display name changes.

Difference between username and display name

Crunchyroll has two separate fields: your username (what you use to sign in) and your display name (what other users see). Some accounts have both. If you see a Display Name field in your Account settings separate from Username, you can change the display name independently — this is what shows on your profile and comments.

Your username is what you type into the login box. Your display name is purely for appearance. If you only see one field called Username, that is both your login name and your public name, and changing it changes both.

What happens if you forget your username

If you cannot remember your username, you can still sign in using your email address instead. On the Crunchyroll login page, enter the email address you used to create the account, then enter your password. Once you are signed in, go to Account settings and you will see your current username displayed there.

If you forget your password as well, click Forgot Password on the login page. Crunchyroll will send a password reset link to your email. Use that link to create a new password, then sign in with your email and new password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Yes. If you change your username and then change your mind, you can change it back to the old name — as long as no one else has taken that name in the meantime. If someone else has claimed it, you will need to choose a different name.

How often can I change my username?

Crunchyroll does not publicly state a limit, but some users report being unable to change their username more than once every 30 days. If you try to change it and see a message saying you must wait, try again in a few weeks.

Does changing my username affect my subscription?

No. Your subscription, billing information, and payment method are tied to your account, not your username. Changing your username does not interrupt your service or require you to re-enter payment details.

What if my username contains a typo and I want to fix it?

Go to Account settings, click the edit button next to your username, fix the typo, and save. The change takes effect when ready. You do not need to create a new account.

Can I use special characters like @ or # in my username?

No. Crunchyroll only allows letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens. If you try to use @, #, !, or other symbols, the system will reject the name and ask you to choose a different one.