{"id":6876,"date":"2022-08-19T04:46:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T23:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bringuptodate.com\/?p=6876"},"modified":"2022-08-19T14:28:42","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T08:58:42","slug":"crunchyroll-not-working-on-the-ps4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bringuptodate.com\/crunchyroll-not-working-on-the-ps4\/","title":{"rendered":"Crunchyroll not Working on the PS4? – A Quick Guide to Fix it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is nothing I enjoy more than watching anime. While some may consider it as an inferior medium, simply viewing it as “Japanese cartoons,” I consider it an entirely unique and incredible experience that cannot be matched by any TV program or any live action film. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have been following me long enough, you know that the Crunchyroll obsession is real. I have encountered every possible problem that I could face with the Crunchyroll application. I wanted to introduce the Crunchyroll magic to my Girlfriend as well, since she has often complained that I choose to watch anime over her and don’t spend enough time with her. Hence a suitable weekend was earmarked to invoke her into the realms of Crunchyroll. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, one fine Saturday morning, we both had a lazy morning a perfect way to begin the weekend. She took this invocation very seriously- she made snacks for this purpose as well. Now that’s some commitment or shall I say I’m a lucky guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, lest we forget I am James and running into problems is my middle name. This time since I wanted to be a tad different, I decided to connect the PlayStation to view Crunchyroll. I thought it would be great to put the old friend to use rather than it laying in the loft gathering dust. But life had other plans for me, Crunchyroll was not working on my PS4, despite connecting it properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, it was time to put my thinking cap on and hop on to the internet to find out if there were more people like me with the same issue. Unfortunately, many people are experiencing problems accessing the Crunchyroll website due to a variety of reasons. The purpose of this article is to help you identify and help you mitigate possible fixes for Crunchyroll not working on PS4. <\/strong>So, without getting in the details of how my girlfriend laughed and mocked me for running into a disastrous situation let’s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons for Crunchyroll not Working on PS4<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several factors that can be responsible for Crunchyroll not working on the PS4. Most of the times it could be a DNS server causing the app to slow down. Or streaming problems that are caused by buffering or lags. Let’s get into the details for the factors that are causing your PS4 to not load the Crunchyroll app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Slow App Development:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thousands of gamers all over the States have downloaded Crunchyroll on their gaming consoles. It’s no secret that the development team at Crunchyroll is a bit slow. Numerous users have reported glitches and crashes while streaming content on their PS4 and PS5’s. Crunchyroll’s customer service has been bombarded with hate mails from subscribers that their developing teams haven’t come up with fixes for these slow working apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Server Outage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might be experiencing server-side issues if videos are persistently not playing. As the main USP of Crunchyroll has been to release their prime shows one hour after their Japanese release. The only thing you can do in this case is to wait for the issue to resolve itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Ad-Blockers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Users frequently use ad blockers when watching Crunchyroll shows in order to avoid its advertisements. Thus, the website may suffer from bizarre issues due to these conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Apps for VPNs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 There is a possibility that VPN, anti-virus applications, and ad blockers, may also conflict with Crunchyroll app. It might be a good idea to disable them and check if that helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Poor Internet Connection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A seamless internet connection is needed to have a flawless viewing experience while using the Crunchyroll app on your PS4. A faulty Wi-Fi connection or a malfunctioning router can be a cause of concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The list of possibilities for Crunchyroll to not work on your gaming console is long. Thankfully I have found a couple of fixes that can easily help you mitigate these problems and ensure that you have a smooth viewing experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crunchyroll Not Working on PS4: 11 Fixes You Need to Try<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Crunchyroll<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even though Crunchyroll is a highly popular streaming service, it frequently faces server issues that causes it to stop working on the PS4 and the PS5 gaming console. However, Crunchyroll might not work for you if you encounter some technical difficulties on your end. Keep reading to know how to fix Crunchyroll Not Working on PS4!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Reboot your PS4<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The gaming console could be responsible for the Crunchyroll app to crash and prevent it from working on your PS4. However, restarting the PlayStation helps to reboot all the background process and the drivers that have been enabled.  Bugs and glitches in the application can be the root cause for having a problem with the console’s software. Thus, a quick reboot is most often the best bet to mitigate this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here<\/strong>’s how to do it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Go to the main home screen on your Tv.<\/li>
  2. Use the Play station’s controllers to navigate through the options on the screen.<\/li>
  3. Select the power option that is at the bottom of the menu.<\/li>
  4. Select enter to view the available options.<\/li>
  5. Select “Restart PS4” <\/strong>option.
    \"Restart<\/li>
  6. Let the device shut down and then reboot itself.<\/li>
  7. You can unplug the PS4 from its power source and wait for a few minutes and plug it back in.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Once the PS4 has powered back on, you can launch Crunchyroll and confirm if the problem has been fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Update The Crunchyroll App<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Sometimes updating the Crunchyroll application can help resolve any glitches in the app’s software code. These glitches and bugs are often responsible for the app to stop working on the PS4. Updating the app helps enhance its functionality and improves the performance of the application as well.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Update<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Here<\/strong>’s how you can update Crunchyroll on PS4 by following these steps-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Go to the main menu of your PS4 device.<\/li>
    2. From the main menu, select “TV & Video.”<\/li>
    3. Click on Crunchyroll app<\/li>
    4. On the PS4 remote controller, press the “Options” button.<\/li>
    5.  Click on “Check for updates.”<\/li>
    6. On the screen, click “Download & Update”<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Wait until the console system has installed the update. The session can be ended by restarting the console and reloading the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      3. Delete and Reinstall Crunchyroll<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      You could remove the app from the system to ensure there is no glitch or malfunction while streaming content on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Here<\/strong>’s how to delete Crunchyroll on the PlayStation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Navigate to the main menu on your PS4<\/li>
      2. Go to the main menu and select “TV & Video”.<\/strong><\/li>
      3. From the list, select Crunchyroll.<\/li>
      4. Then select “Options<\/strong>” from the PS4 remote control<\/li>
      5. From the menu, select “Delete”<\/strong><\/li>
      6. Press the X or O button on the controller and remove the app from your device.<\/li>
      7. Restart your console.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Reinstalling problematic apps fixes many problems. In addition to saving cache, data cookies and other data that can be reused, the system removes remnants from the internal storage. The system dumps the remnants after restarting, so don’t skip it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Here<\/strong>’s how to reinstall it again<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Make sure that your PlayStation console is connected to the TV.<\/li>
        2. Go to the PlayStation Store and open it on the home screen.<\/li>
        3. Type and search for Crunchyroll in the search bar.<\/li>
        4. Click Download to install Crunchyroll from the search results.<\/li>
        5. Your PlayStation will automatically download the app within a few minutes.<\/li>
        6. Launch the application by clicking Launch.<\/li>
        7. On connected PS4 or PS5 devices, Crunchyroll will now display its interface. Enjoy streaming anime shows on bigger screens while playing your favorite shows.<\/li>
        8. You can also try Crunchyroll’s premium membership by tapping on the “Try Premium” button<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          4. Disable the Virtual Assistant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Cortana is available on Windows and related products, and it is a mainstream artificial voice command system. Cortana issues happen primarily when your system files or settings are corrupted. Try playing an episode of anime on the streaming app by disabling Cortana on the PS4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \"Disable<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Here is how to do it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. Open the PS4 console and turn it on.<\/li>
          2. On the controller press the PS4 button.<\/li>
          3. Choose “Settings”<\/strong> from the menu.<\/li>
          4. After that, the “System”<\/strong> tab should be selected.<\/li>
          5. From the options, select “Cortana settings.”<\/strong><\/li>
          6. Deselect and turn off the “Cortana can suggest ideas, remind you, and alert you” option.<\/strong><\/li>
          7. Turn the console off and restart it.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            5. Access Revoked from Family Settings or Parental Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            The Family Settings and PlayStation Parental Control settings should be checked. Streaming services on the console may have been revoked by the family’s head. The administrator must confirm whether such a feature is available in the device’s software. For e.g. – Parental Control is available on Sony’s PlayStation. You can check by following the below steps-<\/p>\n\n\n\n