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Top 20 Free Anime on Crunchyroll This Ani-May

Author : Ethan Update : May 15,2025

Crunchyroll has long provided a free subscription tier with a solid selection of anime titles. However, some of the most sought-after and simulcast series have traditionally been locked behind a Premium membership. But there's exciting news for fans: in celebration of "Ani-May," Crunchyroll is making 20 of its most popular anime available to watch for free.

Whether you're eager to dive into the buzz around Solo Leveling, need to catch up on My Hero Academia before its final season, or want to revisit a timeless classic like Cowboy Bebop, there's something for everyone this month. Below is the complete list of anime you can enjoy for free on Crunchyroll during May.

20 Anime You Can Watch for Free on Crunchyroll Right Now

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Here's the full list of what's available to stream for free 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 diverse lineup includes fan favorites across various genres. You can enjoy every season of My Hero Academia, which is gearing up for its eighth and final season later this year, and all of Demon Slayer before the trilogy of movies that will wrap up the series. The selection showcases some of the best shonen anime, including Tokyo Ghoul, Soul Eater, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man.

Solo Leveling, which has recently captivated the anime community, has been praised by IGN for its unique blend of gaming mechanics and animation, offering a thrilling power fantasy that captures the essence of experience farming, leveling up, and epic boss battles.

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While the list leans more towards shonen titles, there's still something for shoujo fans, notably with Fruits Basket. Another highlight is The Apothecary Diaries, a captivating historical drama with elements of romance, featuring the endearing protagonist Maomao, who balances practicality with humor. IGN's review of the series commends Maomao's character as a delightful blend of matter-of-fact and goofy.

For horror enthusiasts, the Junji Ito Collection is an intriguing addition, though the original manga remains highly recommended.

These series are set to be free to stream until the end of May, with the possibility that some might remain in the free tier beyond that. Any opportunity to indulge in anime is always 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 Crunchyroll's annual celebration of anime. In addition to offering a selection of Premium series for free streaming, Crunchyroll is launching new merchandise and collaborating with stores worldwide for in-person events. The Anime Awards will also take place on May 15. Crunchyroll's Head of Global Products shared this message 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 rolling out a month-long series of new releases and discounts. Here's a glimpse of some of the items available, but you can explore the entire collection on their site.