Here’s a helpful story that walks through the process of downloading episodes from Crunchyroll, while also explaining the limitations and best practices. Alex and the Offline Anime Adventure
Maya replied: “Yes, but it’s not like pirating—Crunchyroll has an official offline feature. Let me walk you through it.” Maya explained: “First, you need a subscription. The free tier doesn’t allow downloads. You need at least the ‘Mega Fan’ plan (or higher, like ‘Ultimate Fan’).”
Maya guided him: “Tap on any episode. Next to the play button or in the three-dot menu (⋮), look for a downward arrow icon. That’s the download button.”