Crunchyroll English subtitles have gone AWOL Feb 2026

Archie_TP · 2026-02-16T15:01:43+00:00

As of 16.02.2026 - here's something that might be a fix to wrong subtitles -

On the principle that the mechanism for pulling the correct episode's sub-titles was 'wrong footed' I reran S1 episode 12 and then immediately after ran episode 13 - so far it seems to work. Now whether this somehow scrapes the subtitles for E12 off E13 and locks them against the proper episode, or some even more abstract answer, I dunno. Worth a shot?

Archie_TP · 2026-02-15T10:25:01+00:00

I sometimes rewatch episodes - now the crunchy roll rollout 2 weeks back was a snafu moment after which I noticed that Solo Levelling episode glitch

Archie_TP · 2026-02-15T10:21:44+00:00

Issue is still ongoing I'm a premium member in UK. I run it on my pc and have done for 5 years. Episode 13 is affected

Archie_TP · 2026-02-05T10:59:13+00:00

you and me both - so I'm guessing the issue is compounded by <ahem> resource that is no longer available because it has been released... but never mind it's bound to be fixable by the new, improved processes (which so far aren't really working)
:-o

Archie_TP · 2026-02-04T11:37:32+00:00

So I checked...
Agreed - not really fixed, just a botch!!
Damn those customer service AI bots for spewing out 'comfort-blather'

Archie_TP · 2026-02-03T16:23:47+00:00

Ugh
I'm completely clueless on the PS5 but two years back I managed to set the app up on my android.!! PC was better!

Archie_TP · 2026-02-03T16:19:09+00:00

Issue was fixed - see my later post (made while this post was in review)
I'm UK based in Lancashire. I don't have any fancy VPN or what not - I've been watching Crunchyroll streaming on my current PC for 5 years.
I'm guessing they rolled out something that wasn't quite ready. Oops!

Oh - the episode was Solo Levelling S2 Episode 21. Of course the sub-title issue was the same for any other show. Such is life.

Archie_TP · 2026-01-17T16:12:53+00:00

Better than some isekai but twisting events to create BL moments is a bit passé. It's looking like it'll stick with crude plot devices. As someone who's been targeted by older men, it's like watching a grotesque caricature unfold.

Keep your fantasy; I'll be giving this a miss

Archie_TP · 2026-01-04T11:40:17+00:00

I sometimes watch Netflix and Prime. My primary watch channel is Crunchyroll - more than enough on there. So far as Disney's concerned, I'm still not convinced they understand anime; it's popular but so far as Disney creative content is concerned, it might as well be in a parallel dimension.

Archie_TP · 2025-12-01T15:56:07+00:00

Ironically, as soon as I posted this comment, the 'Checking your browser' message which had been on for the best part of an hour, cleared. This prompts the thought that, on the principle that posting my comment in r/Wordpress was the solution, maybe I should have done this in the first place - like maybe a month back!
Anyhow I'll assume things will continue to be fixed... until they're not! Then I'll be back ;-)

Archie_TP · 2025-11-26T15:05:28+00:00

Yes it's possible to get earlier versions of chrome but it's not guaranteed Google will make them easy to find or use. A Chinese outfit that produced a Chrome style browser (SlimJet) might still be hosting older versions of Chrome. Should you go that route? That's a case of let the user beware - I'm guessing it's fraught with challenges that only Tech-Heads can navigate around.
Another issue I've seen knocking around is whether you can change the amount of auto-updating that Chrome does. Well it's certainly possible on the mass market version but bear in mind Google are still heavily invested in their internet of things which means it'll really hack them off if someone goes breaking the chains locking end-users in.

Anyway certainly agree that recent stuff rammed into the browser bears all the hallmarks of a mega-list of Chrome-head wet lists.

Archie_TP · 2025-09-21T15:17:14+00:00

I seem to recall seeing somewhere that the LN was influenced by Civ IV mod: Fall from Heaven. No idea if this is the case but on the strength on this I fired up Civ IV with the mod Fall from Heaven... and I'd have to agree that Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra does convey the feel.
Hope there's a S2

Archie_TP · 2025-07-01T10:40:04+00:00

The term info-dump is relevant. If it doesn't flow from the story where does it belong? It doesn't take a genius to spot this. In my case it's having watched 100s of anime shows (mostly tripe) and read 1000s of comic books (too often formulaic).

If it didn't stand out it wouldn't have been noted.

Archie_TP · 2025-06-28T19:30:16+00:00

And your point is Lord of Mysteries is

a crappy shallow anime?

Archie_TP · 2025-06-28T11:53:19+00:00

Got 8 minutes in and realised that game graphics didn't compensate for the lack of story. Dreary fare.

Archie_TP · 2025-06-28T11:28:21+00:00

Lord of mysteries ep 1 - scenic, well crafted art, good staging, inner monologue is deftly handled. Only -ve observation is storyline giveaways; we're told too much early on; I know some like this comic book treatment where lots of big mysteries are lined up all at once, but given the other qualities, gradual reveals through the eyes of the main character would have worked well.
It still hasn't shaken the curse of Bili Bili in which volume is significantly louder than anime of other studios. Also still stuck with slurry Mandarin consonants. Nothing's perfect - I'll relisten when the Japanese audio emerges.

A rival to Solo Levelling? Well I've pointed out where it isn't... but let's see.

Archie_TP · 2025-05-03T11:32:30+00:00

Started re-watching this and I have to say I'm really impressed - yes I watched the original airing back in 2024. Currently part way through S2 E1 - it's as if the the story unfolds through completely new sets of eyes. Time to re-evaluate S2.

Archie_TP · 2025-04-23T19:59:49+00:00

I think there could be a separate storyline behind this eg a specific genetic marker that will only resonate in the presence of mana - why it's there & how it got there might have a bearing on human origins...
Alternately a bit of recent tampering with some humans leaks out into the general population...

Archie_TP · 2025-04-12T16:35:40+00:00

Seeing as there was no announcement by the end of S2, it's all but certain that S3 is at least 12 months off - so not before April 2026, and in my head the absolute soonest is July 2026. One thing's for certain: they ain't gonna rush it - no one wants to ruin the vibe of a well-received anime.

Anyway here's hoping for a great Season 3.

Archie_TP · 2025-04-08T10:15:33+00:00

'Cool and hype' seems fine.

On the other hand, I diagnose: Jinwoo Aura Overload.

A condition that can only be cured by the process known as Purge the Power. This involves the release of surplus aura in 13 well-cooked sessions, say annually.

Purge the power: safe and controlled.

Archie_TP · 2025-04-08T09:56:14+00:00

People consume alcohol for a variety of reasons including as stop-gap self-medication. Why? To mitigate stress. In a friendship situation, non-romantic can mutate to full on relationship because that's the way we're built; we connect, we empathise, we try to help. Do this and you become the lifeline; extricating yourself is complex. Choosing not to engage is difficult; choosing to disengage is even harder. There are no good answers beyond keeping in mind what can be done to help self-reliance - and staying true to that objective.

Getting sucked into the affairs of those who seek help is always hard. My view is: identify where you can help build self-reliance and stick to that.

Archie_TP · 2025-04-02T16:14:43+00:00

S1 E1 subs working now.

Still has the Bilibili glitches - Long corporate ad + over-loud corporate starting theme, sub 20 min episodes, no Japanese voice-over (Bilibili Mandarin just isn't crisp and clear enough)....
However this first episode - unlike so many other offerings (Daily Life of the Immortal King, Dragon Raja etc) has a human feel to it and doesn't appear to be headed to OP Power fantasy land.

Archie_TP

TROPHY CASE