"20 Free Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll This Ani-May" %v

Crunchyroll has long provided a free subscription tier with a solid selection of anime. However, some of the most sought-after and simulcast series are typically locked behind a Premium membership. If you've hit the Premium paywall for a specific series, there's good news: Crunchyroll is celebrating "Ani-May" by making 20 of its most popular anime available to watch for free.

Whether you're curious about the buzz surrounding Solo Leveling, need to catch up on My Hero Academia before its final season, or want to revisit a classic like Cowboy Bebop, there's something for everyone this month. Below is the complete list of anime you can stream for free on Crunchyroll right now.

20 Anime You Can Watch for Free on Crunchyroll Right Now

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Here’s the full list of what’s streaming on Crunchyroll for free in May:

Black Clover (Seasons 1-4)
Chainsaw Man
Cowboy Bebop
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (The Complete Series)
Fruits Basket (Seasons 1-3)
Haikyu!! (Seasons 1-4)
Heaven Official's Blessing (Seasons 1-2)
Hell's Paradise
Jujutsu Kaisen (Seasons 1-2)
Junji Ito Collection
Kaiju No. 8
My Hero Academia (Seasons 1-7)
Overlord (Seasons 1-4)
Shangri-La Frontier (Seasons 1-2)
Solo Leveling (Season 1)
Soul Eater
Spy X Family (Seasons 1-2)
The Apothecary Diaries (Season 1)
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun (Seasons 1-2)
Tokyo Ghoul (Seasons 1-3)

This selection spans a variety of genres, with highlights including all seasons of My Hero Academia, which will air its eighth and final season later this year, and the complete series of Demon Slayer, perfect for catching up before the upcoming movie trilogy. The list features some of the best shonen anime, from Tokyo Ghoul and Soul Eater to Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man.

Solo Leveling has recently captivated the anime community. IGN’s review of the first season praises it for "bringing gaming mechanics to animation, with a thrilling power fantasy that understands the tediousness of experience farming, the fun of gaining new levels and skill points, and the thrills of facing down a boss."

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While the list leans more towards shonen, Fruits Basket caters to shoujo fans. I highly recommend checking out The Apothecary Diaries, a historical drama with romantic elements. IGN’s review of The Apothecary Diaries highlights that "the titular apothecary, Maomao, is a delightful protagonist who embodies this balance between matter-of-fact and goofy."

The Junji Ito Collection adds a unique horror element to the mix, though I'd always suggest exploring the original manga for a deeper experience.

These series will be available to stream for free until the end of May, with some potentially staying in the free tier longer. Any opportunity to binge some anime is a good one.

What Is “Ani-May”?

Ani-May is a special event by Crunchyroll. In addition to offering some of their Premium catalog for free streaming, Crunchyroll is launching new merchandise and partnering with stores worldwide for in-person events. The Anime Awards will also be hosted on May 15. Here’s what Crunchyroll’s Head of Global Products had to say about the event:

“Anime isn’t just an entertainment medium; it’s a lifestyle. To celebrate anime’s explosive growth, we’re giving fans a variety of ways to express their anime passion during Ani-May - from all-new products across apparel, collectibles, global activations, game collaborations, and new series streaming for free on Crunchyroll.”

Collector’s Sale on the Crunchyroll Store

Alongside the streaming festivities, the Crunchyroll Store is rolling out a month-long series of new releases and discounts. Here’s a glimpse of what’s on offer, or you can explore the entire collection.