Change your username from your account settings
Open Crunchyroll in a web browser and sign in to your account. Go to the menu in the top right corner (three horizontal lines) and select Account. On the Account page, find the section labeled Username and click the pencil icon next to it to edit.
Type your new username in the text field. Crunchyroll will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or contains characters it does not allow. Once you see a green checkmark, click Save to confirm the change. Your new username takes effect right away.
If you are on the Crunchyroll mobile app instead, tap your profile icon at the bottom right, then tap Account, then Username. The process is the same — type the new name and save it.
Key Takeaways
- You change your username through Account settings in the top right menu, not through profile or subscription pages.
- The system checks availability as you type and shows you when ready whether a name is taken or contains forbidden characters.
- Your new username works on both the website and mobile app as soon as you save it.
- You can change your username as often as you want — there is no limit on how many times you update it.
- Changing your username does not affect your subscription, watch history, or any saved shows and movies.
What usernames Crunchyroll will not accept
Crunchyroll blocks usernames that are too short (fewer than three characters), too long (more than 20 characters), or contain spaces. The system also rejects names with special characters like @, #, $, or &. Underscores and hyphens are allowed, but most punctuation is not.
Names that are already taken by another account will be rejected, even if that account is inactive or old. If you want a username someone else has, you cannot get it unless they delete their account and the name becomes available — which can take weeks or months after deletion.
Usernames versus display names — which one shows to other people
Your username is what you use to sign in and what appears in your profile URL. Your display name is the name that shows next to your comments and reviews. These are two separate fields, and you can change them independently.
If you only want to change how your name appears on comments and reviews, you should edit your display name instead. Go to Account settings, find Display Name, and update it there. Other users will see the display name, but your username (the login name) stays the same.
What happens to your old username after you change it
Once you change your username, the old one becomes available for someone else to use. This usually happens within a few minutes. If you think you might want to go back to your old username later, write it down before you change it.
Your watch history, saved shows, subscription status, and any comments or reviews you posted all stay attached to your account. The change only affects the name you use to sign in and the name that appears in your profile — nothing else moves or disappears.
Troubleshooting: your username change will not save
If you click Save and the username does not change, first check that you are signed in to the correct account. If you have multiple Crunchyroll accounts, you may be editing the wrong one. Sign out completely, then sign back in to the account you want to change.
If you are still signed in to the right account and Save is not working, try clearing your browser cache and cookies, then sign in again. Sometimes old data cached in your browser prevents the change from going through. If the problem continues, try a different web browser or the mobile app instead.
If the username you chose shows a green checkmark but will not save, wait a few minutes and try again. Occasionally the system is temporarily busy and needs a moment to process the request. If it still will not work after several attempts, contact Crunchyroll support through the Help Center on their website.
Changing your username on a shared or family account
If you share a Crunchyroll account with other people, changing the username changes it for everyone on that account. There is no way to have different usernames for different people using the same login. If you want separate usernames, each person needs their own account.
Crunchyroll does allow multiple profiles under one subscription, but each profile uses the same username to sign in. The profiles are mainly for keeping watch histories separate. If you need truly separate accounts with different usernames, you will need separate subscriptions or a family plan where each person has their own login.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my username back to what it was before?
Only if no one else has claimed that old username in the meantime. Once you change your username, the old one becomes available when ready. If someone else has taken it, you cannot use it again unless they delete their account. You can always choose a different variation of your old name instead.
How long does it take for my new username to show up everywhere?
Your new username appears in your profile and on any new comments or reviews right away. Old comments and reviews you posted under your previous username will still show the old name, because Crunchyroll does not retroactively update past posts. Only future activity uses your new username.
Will changing my username log me out?
No. You stay signed in after you change your username. You can keep watching when ready without signing in again. The next time you sign in on a different device, you will use your new username, not the old one.
Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?
No. Crunchyroll only allows letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens. Spaces, @, #, $, and most other punctuation marks are not allowed. If you want to separate words, use an underscore or hyphen instead.
What if the username I want is taken?
You cannot use a username that another account already has. Try adding a number, underscore, or hyphen to make a variation. For example, if "anime_fan" is taken, you could try "anime_fan1" or "anime-fan". Crunchyroll will show you when ready whether each name is available as you type.