I've been waiting for the English dub finale of Re Zero Season 4, which was supposed to release today, October 14. The biggest problem isn't even the wait itself, it's that the Japanese-subbed version is already out, while English dub viewers are left behind and exposed to spoilers everywhere.
I've already had things spoiled because the dub isn't releasing alongside the sub. You go on Reddit, YouTube, or social media and see episode discussions, thumbnails, titles, and comments revealing major moments before you've even had a chance to watch the episode in the language you prefer.
Why should English dub viewers have to avoid the entire anime community just because they want to watch in English? I'm not asking for every dub to release simultaneously with the Japanese version, but if there's a schedule, at least stick to it or communicate delays clearly.
The secondary issue is the subscription cost. I subscribed to Crunchyroll expecting the finale to be available today, and I planned my subscription around that. Since it still isn't available, I may have to pay for an additional month just to finish the season. That feels pretty frustrating when the extra cost comes from a release delay I had no control over.
At the very least, Crunchyroll should communicate delays and updated release dates instead of leaving subscribers guessing.
Do other English dub viewers feel the same way? Have you also been spoiled because the dub wasn't available when the sub was? And do delays like this ever force you to pay for another month?