Top 20 Free Anime on Crunchyroll This Ani-May

Crunchyroll has long provided a free subscription tier with a solid selection of anime, but some of the most sought-after and simulcast series have traditionally been behind a Premium membership paywall. Great news for fans: Crunchyroll is unlocking 20 of its most popular anime for free streaming as part of their "Ani-May" celebration. Whether you're curious about the buzz around Solo Leveling, need to catch up on My Hero Academia before its final season, or fancy revisiting a classic like Cowboy Bebop, there's plenty to dive into this month. Below is the complete list of anime you can enjoy for free on Crunchyroll right now.

20 Anime You Can Watch for Free on Crunchyroll Right Now

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Let's get straight to it. Here's the full lineup of what you can stream for free on Crunchyroll this 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 conclude with its eighth season later this year, and the complete series of Demon Slayer, perfect for catching up before the movie trilogy wraps up the story. The list 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 its first season praised 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 heavily towards shonen, there's still something for shoujo fans with Fruits Basket. Another gem to check out is The Apothecary Diaries, a historical drama with romantic elements. IGN's review of The Apothecary Diaries highlighted its protagonist, Maomao, as "a delightful character who strikes a perfect balance between matter-of-fact and goofy."

For horror enthusiasts, the Junji Ito Collection is a unique addition, though the original manga is also highly recommended.

These series are available to stream for free until the end of May, though some may remain in the free tier longer. Any opportunity to binge-watch anime is a good one!

What Is “Ani-May”?

Ani-May is a special event hosted by Crunchyroll. During this celebration, they're not only making parts of their Premium catalog available for free streaming but also launching new merchandise and collaborating with stores worldwide for in-person events. Additionally, Crunchyroll will host the Anime Awards 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

In addition to the streaming festivities, the Crunchyroll Store is rolling out a month-long series of new releases and special discounts. Here's a peek at some of the items you can find, or explore the entire collection.

Solo Leveling Season 1 - Blu-ray + DVD [Limited Edition]

0$89.98 save 20%$71.98 at Crunchyroll Store

Dragon Ball Super - The Complete Series [Limited Edition Steelbooks]

0$199.98 save 20%$159.98 at Crunchyroll Store

JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 - The Movie [Blu-ray Steelbook]

0$39.98 save 20%$31.98 at Crunchyroll Store

Out July 8

Grave of the Fireflies [Limited Edition Steelbook]

0$26.98 save 20%$21.58 at Crunchyroll Store

GOBLIN SLAYER - Season 1 [Limited Edition Steelbook]

0$59.98 save 20%$47.98 at Crunchyroll Store

Out July 29

Chainsaw Man - Complete Series [Limited Edition Steelbook]

0$84.98 at Crunchyroll Store