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20 Anime You Can Watch for Free on Crunchyroll During Ani-May

Author : Brooklyn May 15,2025

Crunchyroll has long provided a free subscription tier with a solid selection of anime, but some of the most popular and simulcast series have typically been locked behind a Premium membership. However, there's great news for anime fans: as part of Crunchyroll's "Ani-May" celebrations, 20 of their most popular anime are now available to watch for free.

Whether you're curious about the buzz surrounding Solo Leveling, eager to catch up on My Hero Academia before its final season, or looking to dive into classics like Cowboy Bebop, there's something for everyone this month. Check out the full list of what's streaming for free below.

20 Anime You Can Watch for Free on Crunchyroll Right Now

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Let's get straight to the point. Here's the complete list of what's available to stream for free on Crunchyroll during 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)

The selection spans a variety of series, including every season of My Hero Academia, which is set to conclude with its eighth season later this year, and the complete series of Demon Slayer, perfect for catching up before the upcoming movie trilogy. The lineup is rich with top 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 excitement of facing down a boss."

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While the list is lighter on shoujo titles, Fruits Basket stands out as a must-watch. Another highly recommended series is The Apothecary Diaries, a historical drama with elements of romance. IGN's review of The Apothecary Diaries highlights "the titular apothecary, Maomao, as a delightful protagonist who embodies a perfect balance between matter-of-fact and goofy."

The Junji Ito Collection adds a unique touch to the mix, though the original manga is always worth exploring.

These series will be free to stream until the end of May, with the possibility of some remaining in the free tier longer. Any opportunity to binge-watch anime is certainly worth seizing.

What anime are you most excited for in the rest of 2025? --------------------------------------------------------- DandaDan Season 2Kaiju No. 8 Season 2My Hero Academia Season 8One-Punch Man Season 3Spy X Family Season 3Sakamoto Days Part 2Other - tell us in the comments!

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What Is “Ani-May”?

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Ani-May is a special event hosted by Crunchyroll. In addition to making some of their Premium catalog available 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 offering a month-long series of new releases and discounts. Below is a glimpse of what's available, but be sure to explore the entire collection.