Imagine this: You’re chilling with your favorite anime, maybe diving into another episode of Naruto or My Hero Academia. Just as the action kicks in, BAM! An ad pops up. Okay, fine. You get through it. But then… it’s the same ad. Again. And again. And wait, didn’t that one glitch or freeze last time? Ugh.

We’ve all been there. Crunchyroll is awesome for streaming anime, but sometimes their ads misbehave — either they repeat like broken records, crash your vibe with bugs, or just get plain annoying. So what can you do about it?

Good news: You can actually report those annoying ads! Let’s walk through how to do it, step-by-step. No tech speak, no drama — just clean, simple help.

Why Bother Reporting Ads?

You might be thinking, “It’s just one ad, why bother?” But here are a few good reasons to hit that report button:

  • Your voice matters – The more users report bad ads, the faster they get fixed.
  • It improves everyone’s experience – Help fellow anime lovers dodge the same ad nightmare.
  • It tells Crunchyroll what’s broken – They don’t always know there’s a problem unless someone says something.

Types of Ad Problems on Crunchyroll

Not all ad issues are the same. Here are the top offenders:

  • Repetitive Ads: Seeing the same commercial three times in one break? Ugh.
  • Frozen Ads: An ad starts, then freezes. You’re stuck. No skip, no forward, just pain.
  • Blank Screen: Where’s the ad? Why is the screen black? Are you in a void?
  • Crashing Videos: Sometimes an ad plays… and then the whole episode crashes. Major bummer.
  • Inappropriate Content: Some ads just don’t belong in an anime-watching space. Nope.

Once you figure out the issue, you’re ready to help Crunchyroll clean it up.

Steps to Report Bad Ads on Crunchyroll

Alright, let’s get into the good stuff. Here’s how to report those misbehaving ads.

1. Use the “Contact Us” Form

Crunchyroll has a support website just for reporting stuff like this.

  1. Go to https://help.crunchyroll.com.
  2. Click on “Contact Us” at the bottom right corner.
  3. Fill out the form. Make sure to choose “Advertisement Issue” from the dropdown list.

You’ll need to include some key details, like:

  • The name of the show and episode.
  • What the ad was — describe it! (Was it an ad for shampoo? A car?)
  • The exact problem (Did it repeat? Did it freeze? Was it loud and scary?)
  • When it happened (date and time).
  • Which device you were using (phone, laptop, Smart TV, etc.).

2. Take Screenshots or Videos

If you can, grab a screenshot or record a quick clip of the ad issue.

  • Why? It gives the Crunchyroll team a better idea of the problem.
  • How? Most phones and computers can take screenshots easily. On Windows use Print Screen or Snipping Tool. On Mac, hit Shift + Command + 4.

3. Use the Community Forums

Crunchyroll has an online community forum where users can talk about tech problems, show bugs, or — you guessed it — annoying ads.

  1. Head to the Crunchyroll forum.
  2. Search for a similar issue first. Maybe someone’s already reported your ad!
  3. If not, make a post. Be polite and clear. Mention the stuff we talked about above: which ad, which device, and the glitch.

Just remember — this is a forum, not support chat. You might not get a direct response from Crunchyroll, but other users and moderators might chime in to help.

4. Report Bad Ads Directly (if possible)

Some ads have a small “i” or “Ad Choices” icon you can click. These come from Google or other third-party ad services. Clicking those can:

  • Let you stop seeing that ad again.
  • Give you a link to report the ad to the ad agency.

It’s a good way to double-whammy report the ad to both the ad company and Crunchyroll.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Be specific. Vague reports like “the ad was bad” won’t help. Details are key!
  • Be polite. The support team is made of real people who love anime too. Kindness goes a long way.
  • Be patient. Fixing ad bugs doesn’t always happen overnight. But when enough people report them, they do get fixed.

What If You Don’t Want Ads At All?

This one’s easy — go Premium.

If you sign up for a Crunchyroll Premium subscription, you can enjoy:

  • No ads – Zip, zero, nada!
  • HD streaming – That juicy 1080p goodness.
  • Simulcasts as soon as they drop – New episodes hours after they air in Japan.

Plans start at just a few bucks per month. If you’re watching a lot of anime… it might be worth it!

Other Creative Tips

If you’re still getting repeats, try these hacks:

  • Switch devices – Watch on phone if desktop ads get too bad.
  • Use the Crunchyroll app – Sometimes the app has better ad handling than a browser.
  • Log out and in again – It helps reset your ad session.

Wrap-Up

Bad ads are totally annoying — but you don’t have to suffer in silence. Crunchyroll wants to know when their ads go rogue. So take a moment, fill out the form, and help make anime streaming better for everyone.

The otaku community is stronger together. Let’s team up, report those ads, and get back to watching that fiery shonen battle or cozy slice-of-life episode — without interruptions.

Happy watching!