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

Author : Alexis

May 25,2025

Crunchyroll has long provided a free subscription tier with a solid selection of anime, but the most sought-after and simulcast series often require a Premium membership. However, there's exciting news for anime fans: Crunchyroll is offering 20 of its most popular anime for free streaming as part of their "Ani-May" celebration. 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 dive into a timeless classic like *Cowboy Bebop*, there's something for everyone to enjoy this month. Below, you'll find the full list of anime available for free streaming.

20 Anime You Can Watch for Free on Crunchyroll Right Now

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Let's get straight to it. Here's the complete list of anime streaming for free on Crunchyroll 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 soon air its eighth and final season, and the complete series of Demon Slayer to get you ready for the upcoming movie trilogy. The list is rich with shonen anime, featuring titles like Tokyo Ghoul, Soul Eater, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man.

Solo Leveling has recently captivated the anime community, and 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 a new level and skill points, and the thrills of facing down a boss."

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While the list leans more towards shonen anime, Fruits Basket stands out for shoujo fans. I highly recommend The Apothecary Diaries, a historical drama with elements of romance, which IGN lauded for its protagonist, Maomao, who "embodies a balance between matter-of-fact and goofy."

For horror enthusiasts, the Junji Ito Collection is an intriguing addition, though I'd also 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 longer. Any opportunity to enjoy anime is 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”?

Ani-May is Crunchyroll's annual event. In addition to making some of their Premium catalog available for free streaming, Crunchyroll is launching new merchandise and collaborating 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

In addition to the streaming festivities, the Crunchyroll Store is offering a month-long sale on new releases and discounts. You can see some highlights below or browse the entire collection.