Deleting your Funimation account removes all your data and cancels your subscription

When you delete a Funimation account, the company removes your profile, watch history, saved shows, payment information, and login credentials. This action is permanent — you cannot recover the account or its data afterward. If you have an active subscription, deletion also cancels it when ready, so you will lose access to the service right away.

Funimation does not offer a separate "deactivation" or pause option. Your only choices are to keep the account active or delete it entirely. If you want to stop paying but might return later, you can cancel your subscription without deleting the account — that keeps your profile and watch history intact while stopping charges.

Key Takeaways

  • Account deletion is permanent and removes all your data, watch history, and saved content with no recovery option.
  • You must cancel your subscription through your payment method (Apple, Google Play, PayPal, or credit card) before or during the deletion process, depending on how you subscribed.
  • The deletion request goes through Funimation's support form, and the company typically processes it within a few business days.
  • If you subscribed through a third-party platform like Apple or Google Play, canceling through that platform first prevents accidental re-billing after deletion.

How to request account deletion through Funimation support

Go to the Funimation Help Center at support.funimation.com and select "Contact Us" or "Submit a Request." Choose the category "Account & Login" and then select "Delete Account" from the dropdown menu. Fill in your email address, username, and the reason for deletion (optional). In the message field, write a clear request: "I want to permanently delete my Funimation account."

Submit the form and watch for a confirmation email from Funimation support. The company will send you a link or instructions to verify the deletion request. You must confirm the deletion through that email — the request does not go through without your confirmation. This step prevents accidental deletions from someone else using your email.

Funimation typically processes deletion requests within 3 to 5 business days after you confirm. During this time, your account remains active but flagged for deletion. Once the process completes, you will receive a final confirmation email stating that your account has been deleted.

Cancel your subscription before deleting to avoid unexpected charges

If you subscribed directly through Funimation using a credit card, debit card, or PayPal, you must cancel the subscription separately before requesting deletion. Log into your Funimation account, go to "Account Settings," select "Subscription," and click "Cancel Subscription." Confirm the cancellation. This stops all future charges when ready.

If you subscribed through Apple App Store, go to your Apple ID settings, select "Subscriptions," find Funimation, and tap "Cancel Subscription." For Google Play, open the Google Play app, go to "Account," select "Subscriptions," find Funimation, and tap "Cancel Subscription." For Amazon Prime Video Channels, log into your Prime account, go to "Your Account," select "Prime Video Settings," find Funimation, and click "Cancel Channel."

Cancel your subscription at least a few days before submitting your deletion request. This prevents the system from attempting to charge you during the deletion window, which can cause confusion about refunds or final billing. If you are charged after deletion, contact your payment provider (your bank, Apple, Google, or Amazon) to dispute the charge as an unauthorized transaction.

What happens to your payment information and billing history

When your account is deleted, Funimation removes your stored payment method from their servers. Your credit card, debit card, or PayPal account will no longer be linked to Funimation. However, your payment provider (your bank, credit card company, or PayPal) keeps a record of past transactions for their own records — this is normal and you cannot remove it.

If you were charged for a subscription period you did not use, you may be owed a refund. Contact Funimation support with your order number or transaction date before you delete your account, because you will not be able to access your billing history after deletion. If Funimation denies the refund, you can dispute the charge with your payment provider.

Reactivating a deleted account is not possible

Funimation does not restore deleted accounts. Once the deletion is complete, you cannot recover your watch history, saved shows, ratings, or any other account data. If you want to use Funimation again in the future, you will need to create a new account from scratch.

If you are uncertain about deletion, consider canceling your subscription instead and leaving your account inactive. You can always delete it later if you decide you will not return. This preserves your data in case you change your mind within a few months.

Troubleshooting a stuck or unconfirmed deletion request

If you submitted a deletion request but did not receive a confirmation email, check your spam or junk folder first — support emails sometimes land there. If the email is not there, wait 24 hours and check again. Funimation support can take up to a day to send the confirmation link.

If more than 24 hours have passed and you still have not received the confirmation email, go back to the Funimation Help Center and submit a new deletion request. Use the exact same email address you registered with. If you no longer have access to that email address, contact Funimation support through the Help Center and explain the situation — they may be able to verify your identity through your username and account details instead.

If your deletion request was confirmed but your account is still active after 5 business days, contact Funimation support again with the date you confirmed deletion. Provide any confirmation email or reference number you received. Support can check the status and manually complete the deletion if there was a processing error.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I read my watch history or saved shows before deleting?

Funimation does not offer a built-in export tool for watch history or saved content. Before deletion, take screenshots of your list or write down the titles you want to remember. After deletion, this information is gone permanently.

Will deleting my account remove me from a family plan?

If you are a member of a family plan, deleting your account removes only your profile from that plan. The account owner and other members keep their access. If you are the account owner, deleting removes the entire plan and all member profiles.

What if I subscribed through a free trial?

If your trial period has not ended, deletion cancels the trial when ready and you lose access. You will not be charged for the trial. If your trial already converted to a paid subscription, cancel the subscription first before requesting deletion.

Do I need to uninstall the Funimation app after deleting my account?

Uninstalling is not required, but the app will not work once your account is deleted. You can uninstall it to free up space, or leave it installed — either way, you will not be able to log in or stream content.

Can I delete my account if I have an outstanding balance or unpaid invoice?

Funimation may block deletion if you have an unpaid balance. Pay any outstanding charges first, then request deletion. If you believe a charge is incorrect, contact support to dispute it before deletion.