Watch Crunchyroll Together with Friends
You can watch Crunchyroll together with friends using AniDachi — a Chrome extension that syncs playback, creates watchrooms, and adds real-time chat on top of your existing Crunchyroll account. Unlike Discord screen sharing, everyone watches in full quality on their own account. Unlike Teleparty, you can watch asynchronously — no scheduling required.
Why Crunchyroll Doesn't Have a Watch Party Feature
As of 2026, Crunchyroll still has no built-in watch-together or watch-party feature — unlike Amazon Prime Video or Hulu. This means anime fans must rely on third-party tools to create shared viewing sessions. The most popular options are Chrome extensions like AniDachi and Crunchyroll Party, or screen sharing via Discord.
How to Watch Crunchyroll Together (Step by Step)
- 1Install the AniDachi Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store. It takes seconds.
- 2Navigate to any anime on Crunchyroll and click "Detect Anime." AniDachi identifies the show and episode.
- 3Create a watchroom with one click and share the invite link with friends.
- 4Watch together — playback stays synced. Chat, react, and discuss in real-time.
- 5Or watch asynchronously — mark episodes as watched and leave reactions for friends to see later.
Best Ways to Watch Crunchyroll with Friends
Here are the most popular methods for watching Crunchyroll anime together, ranked by feature richness:
| Method | Sync | Async | Chat | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AniDachi | Yes | Yes | Yes | $8/mo |
| Crunchyroll Party | Yes | No | Yes | Free |
| Teleparty | Yes | No | Yes | Freemium |
| Discord | Manual | No | Voice/Text | Free |
What Makes AniDachi Different
AniDachi is the only Crunchyroll watch-party tool designed for asynchronous watching. Friends don't need to be online at the same time. Each person watches at their own pace, marks episodes, and leaves time-stamped reactions. This solves the biggest problem with live watch parties: scheduling across time zones and busy lives.
Related Guides
- How to Watch Anime With Friends Online
- How to Watch Anime With Friends on Discord
- How to Watch Anime Long Distance
- How to Watch Anime With Friends in Different Time Zones
- How to Watch Anime Without Spoilers
- How to Create an Anime Watch Party
- How to Watch Anime With a Group
- AniDachi vs Teleparty: Which Is Better?
- Asynchronous vs Live Watch Parties: Which Is Right for You?
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