Crunchyroll is 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-stream throughout the month as part of its Ani-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 g up for hips will likely benefit the most from Crunchyroll's festivities. The service will be offering 20 hit series available to stream for free, including shows like Demon 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 in on the Ani-May festivities.

A number of series are can't-miss titles, like Solo 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 on Demon Slayer will find no better time to do so, as the hit series is set to return this September with 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, with 2023's breakout Frieren: Beyond Journey's End headlining the selection. A Steelbook version of Satoshi Kon's wildly underrated 2004 psychological thriller Paranoia Agent will 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 with Crunchyroll'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