Crunchyrollis one of the biggest anime streaming platforms in the world, with over 1,000 titles available to stream instantly and simulcasts of the most popular shows currently airing in Japan. From niche franchises to the most successful titles in anime history, Crunchyroll likely has something for any fan of the medium. Now, even potential new anime fans can get in on the fun,as the service will be making a number of shows free-to-streamthroughout the month as part of itsAni-May celebration.
That isn’t all, either. Crunchyroll will also be releasing new Blu-ray home releases, exclusive merch, and exciting new collaborations. Many of the shows offered for free this May have either just wrapped up their latest seasons or are set to return later this year,making now the perfect time for viewers to catch up with anime’s most popular titles. Fans won’t want to miss out on all the Ani-May 2025 festivities.
Crunchyroll Is Offering Free-to-Stream Anime This May
Ani-May 2025 Is Bringing Deals For New and Long-Time Fans
Both new fans and those hesitant about signing up for memberships will likely benefit the most from Crunchyroll’s upcoming festivities.The service will be offering 20 hit series available to stream for free, including shows likeDemon Slayer,Cowboy Bebop,Jujutsu Kaisen,Solo Leveling, and more. There’s a mix of classics and the biggest ongoing shows for fans both new and old, allowing every anime fan to join in on the Ani-May festivities.
A number of series are can’t-miss titles, likeSolo Leveling, which has taken the anime community by storm and only just wrapped up an incredibly successful second season. Any fan who isn’t caught up onDemon Slayerwill find no better time to do so, as the hit series isset to return this Septemberwith the first of a trilogy of films that will bring the series to a close. The first season of another ongoing hit,The Apothecary Diaries, which took the anime community largely by surprise, is also available to stream for free.
Crunchyroll Is Offering More Than Just Free Anime
Ani-May 2025 Includes a Number of Exciting Festivities
While free anime may be the main draw of Crunchyroll’s Ani-May 2025,it isn’t the only perk being offered. New Limited Edition Blu-ray releases will also become available for pre-order, with2023’s breakoutFrieren: Beyond Journey’s Endheadlining the selection. A Steelbook version of Satoshi Kon’s wildly underrated 2004 psychological thrillerParanoia Agentwill also be available. The platform is also teaming up with retailers like Uniqlo in the U.S. to offer promotions as part of exciting new partnerships.
Diving into anime can be somewhat intimidating, considering the number of classic shows and ongoing mega-hits, but there may be no better place to start than withCrunchyroll’s selection of free anime this coming May. Both potential and long-time fans have a rare opportunity to check out shows they’ve been interested in, but have been putting off for one reason or another. Ani-May 2025 is just ahead,and there’s no better way to celebrate than with free anime.
Source:Crunchyroll Official Press Release
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is a North American-based streaming service owned by Sony that focuses largely on Japanese anime but also covers several East Asian drama series. The service is available in several countries and has a small catalog of self-created and published series, with most of its content licensed with partners overseas.
