Ani-May 2025: Crunchyroll Offers Free Anime, Games, and More

If you're a fan of anime, you won't want to miss out on Crunchyroll's third annual Ani-May—a month-long global celebration packed with excitement and exclusive offerings. This event is designed to bring anime lovers together through merchandise, deals, partnerships, and immersive experiences both online and offline.

Ani-May kicks off on May 1st, offering fans free-to-stream anime series complete with ads. Titles include Cowboy Bebop, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Chainsaw Man, and many more favorites. All you need is a free Crunchyroll account to dive into these legendary series.

Free-to-Stream Anime Selection:

• 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)

Merchandise, Partnerships, and Experiences Galore: Ani-May isn’t just about streaming—it’s about celebrating anime culture in every possible way. Fans can look forward to exclusive merchandise drops featuring iconic series like Solo Leveling, My Hero Academia, and Overlord. The Crunchyroll Store will unveil new products, special deals, and a limited-edition Ani-May pin for qualifying purchases.

Each week in May will spotlight different categories, including collectors' items, action-adventure titles, shonen shows, and fantasy favorites. Plus, there will be a unique opportunity to celebrate the Anime of the Year nominees post-Crunchyroll Anime Awards on May 25th.

Retail and Real-World Collaborations:

• UNIQLO: Distributes Crunchyroll codes with eligible UT purchases and teams up with Manga artist Remi Yamamoto for exclusive designs. New Yorkers can join a special event on May 18th featuring live Manga portraits.
• Hot Topic: Offers exclusive anime merchandise and activations across U.S. and Canadian locations.
• Best Buy: Features select products with an exclusive SPY x FAMILY pin at participating stores.
• Planet Hollywood: Partners to create themed experiences, including special cocktails and merchandise.
• Funko Pop: Hosts an autograph signing with the English voice cast of Jujutsu Kaisen and releases special bundles.
• Bananya x Fall Guys: Unveils a limited-time collection of skins.

The Crunchyroll Game Vault Expands: Anime fans can enjoy even more interactive content as the Vault adds classic games like Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth and other notable titles. These releases will be available throughout May and early June.

Home Entertainment Releases: For collectors, Ani-May brings limited-edition Blu-rays of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 1 Part 2 and Paranoia Agent and Goblin Slayer Season 1 in SteelBook cases. The Crunchyroll Store will also debut the SteelNook, a stylish display case for SteelBooks.

Global Experiences: Ani-May extends beyond borders, with activations in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand. Retailers like Liverpool, Suburbia, Funside/Games Academy, HMV, Cultura, and others will host special events, merchandise displays, and giveaways.

Don’t miss out on the ultimate celebration of anime—join the global party and embrace the spirit of Ani-May!