How to change your Crunchyroll password following hack reports

The anime streaming service Crunchyroll was reportedly hacked on Thursday. Details on the hack surfaced when an anonymous individual claimed to possess user information and posted a list of login details for several Crunchyroll Premium accounts via X on Thursday. The post has since been removed from the social media site, but the alleged breach has sparked concern among subscribers who worry that their information could have been compromised.
In a statement via email, a spokesperson from Crunchyroll said the company addressed the issue and that Crunchyroll’s systems were not compromised.
“We are aware that login credentials for several streaming services, including Crunchyroll, were posted on social media and have resolved the issue,” A Crunchyroll spokesperson told Polygon via email. “We have secured the affected accounts, investigated the situation and determined that there is no evidence that Crunchyroll’s systems have been compromised. Crunchyroll encourages subscribers to diversify and change passwords regularly and keep them confidential.”
That said, if you’re among the people who are worried about the security of your account, there are some steps you can take to protect your account (in addition to changing your password). The rest of this article will show you how to change your Crunchyroll password and how to check if someone else has accessed your account. It will also provide general information on how to spot suspicious activity on your account.
How to tell if your Crunchyroll account was hacked
Crunchyroll has not confirmed that the platform was hacked in late January. That said, there are several ways you can monitor the activity of your account and spot a potential account hack. This advice applies to those worried about a specific widespread hack or anyone concerned about their account security more generally.
Here are some signs your account has been compromised:
Another great resource is the website Have I Been Pwned. You can enter your email there and it will check if your information has been tied to a particular breach. Once you have determined if you’re at risk, you can revoke account access to users or change your password.
How to change your Crunchyroll password
You can access your Crunchyroll account on several platforms. This guide will go over how to change your password on a computer and browser.
In another instance when trying to change the password, Crunchyroll required a different process. It’s basically the same as the above, except you need to check your email as an additional step.
How to see if someone is using your Crunchyroll account
In addition to changing your password, it’s also a good idea to review the list of devices that have access to your account. This will show you if someone is using your account without your knowledge. Here is how to do that:
Update (Jan. 27): This article was updated to include a statement from Crunchyroll and additional instructions for another way to change your password.