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Streaming services that offer anime can range from free of charge up to $23 per month for a platform like Netflix. If you're watching for free, you're limited to watching certain titles and must watch ads. Consider how much you want to spend. If you opt for a paid subscription, you can get started for as little as $5 to $8 for any of the services on this list.
Keeping up with new seasons of anime generally means you want to watch a simulcast when episodes are released weekly in Japan. Each streaming service handles simulcast broadcasts for new episodes differently, but some platform lineups are larger than others, and you must pay to access simulcasts. Check the latest broadcast schedules for your favorite titles to see where they are streaming to guide your buying decision.
For any streaming service, you'll want to know how many screens you can watch at a time. For example, Netflix's ad-based plan allows two simultaneous streams, but you have to upgrade to the premium version if your family needs four screens. Look for platform offerings that let your household stream on multiple devices at once if that's what you need.
If you have a few favorite titles or prefer classic anime or dubs, you'll want to choose a streaming service that accommodates your tastes. You may find that some anime is exclusive to one or two platforms, while other streamers specialize in niches or carry the most dubbed versions of the titles that you like. Check out a library's subbed and dubbed anime, availability of entire seasons and film lineups when choosing a service.
Because of its robust stable of content, Crunchyroll has become the global destination for anime streaming. The brand boasts over 100 million registered users and more than 5 million subscribers. Crunchyroll merged its vast lineup with fellow genre titan Funimation to deliver thousands of titles 24/7. All that anime is under one umbrella, which includes Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen and To Your Eternity. According to Crunchyroll, it's now "the world's largest anime library of more than 40,000 episodes."
The biggest selling points? New episodes land on the streamer one hour after they premiere in Japan. Viewers can also count on surprise releases like special OAD episodes when shows are on break. Anime fans love the variety and appreciate that for some content, they can watch the uncut Japanese versions of their favorite series on this service. Additionally, there's a carousel of original, in-house creations that spin alongside the freshest releases out of Japan.
You can sign up for a free account to stream ad-supported content on the service. Just note that not all titles are available with this version, and there is a wait for new releases. However, anime watchers who want immediate access to new episodes should opt for Crunchyroll's basic $8 ad-free subscription. There's a free 14-day trial for new subscribers.
If you're on the fence about a Crunchyroll subscription, Hulu boasts more than 300 anime titles and is a prime stop to watch hits My Hero Academia, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Attack on Titan, Soul Eater and more. Hulu is the exclusive streamer for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War in the US. There are also simulcasts that stream each season, treating viewers to the newest releases from Japan. This is an area where Hulu one-ups Netflix. Fans will find Pokemon films and oldies but goodies like Sailor Moon and Akira too.
Hulu also has partnerships with Crunchyroll and Funimation to carry some titles, but not their entire catalogs. However, new subtitled episodes may arrive immediately on the streamer while dubbed versions take longer. Debut times vary depending on the series.
Netflix has increased its anime offerings, though it lacks the fresh installments and simulcasts of Hulu. There are currently dozens of Japanese imports on the platform as well as Netflix originals Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Onimusha, Castlevania and Pluto.
Though it's not the go-to for more obscure titles, Netflix has a reliable selection of popular anime that includes Vinland Saga, Demon Slayer, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and nine glorious seasons of Naruto. Some of its latest releases include Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre, Aggretsuko, Ultraman and The Way of the Househusband.
Another major plus for the streamer is the option to watch without ads if you pay for a plan that's $15.49 or more. But subscribers should be aware they'll need to take the extra step of nixing the skip function when episodes end to see if there are post-credits scenes in their favorite show. Netflix starts at $7 a month.
A cheap option for viewers, Hidive streams content to fans around the globe, including simulcasts. Not only will you find curated anime from all subgenres, but there's an assortment of live-action adaptations too. And though the service has family-friendly titles, it caters to the 18-and-older crowd. Because of a new deal between its parent company AMC Networks and MBS, Hidive will be the exclusive streaming platform for titles such as The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior. You'll also find the popular Oshi no Ko and The Eminence in Shadow here.
Hidive prides itself on its customizable subtitle options, in-episode live chats and exclusive catalog. You can even choose between censored and uncensored anime. An independent service, the company encourages fans to request their favorite titles if they can't find them on the platform.
We first analyzed the library size, simulcast availability, cost, subscription offerings and app quality. We scrolled through catalogs, app layout and design (i.e., content organization, ads), features (like mobile downloads, recommendations, and watchlists) and value (price compared to these other factors).
YouTube: YouTube offers a slate of anime for free from distributors such as VIZ media, but its rotation changes based on copyright and licensing agreements. However, it's a good place to start if you want to try anime without springing for a subscription.
Disney Plus: Disney Plus has a very limited lineup of Japanese anime available for its US subscribers, so it lacks the catalog that would make it a prime source for shows and movies. International subscribers will find a small selection of anime.
In the anime community, the terms dubbed and subbed are used to describe the difference between a piece of content that streams in Japanese with subtitles or an English-dubbed (or other language) version. It's a matter of personal preference, but some fans prefer one type over the other. Funimation (before its merger with Crunchyroll) was once known for its extensive dubbed collection.
Due to licensing agreements, some streaming providers' anime lineups will change. This also depends on which country you live in, as various content may be available only in Japan, the US or other regions.
Timing plays a role and can determine whether a series' new season or movie hits a platform the same day, month or year of its original release. However, viewers will notice that some shows are streaming on multiple platforms at the same time.
From time to time, you may see streaming services refer to OAD or OVA as special promotions. Generally, OAD and OVA are extra episodes that didn't air on television but are part of the story and may or may not be canon. They can be prequel episodes or storylines that happen during or after what's seen in a series and act as cool additions for anime lovers.
Each of these anime streaming providers are accessible via their standalone websites, smart TVs, Roku, iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV, Apple TV and Xbox One devices. You can watch it on your phone, tablet, PC or TV.
Like many anime fans, I was completely blown away by 2013's Little Witch Academia, which was made by Studio Trigger for the Young Animator Training Project's Anime Mirai showcase. Fan enthusiasm was so high that when a sequel was announced later that same year, a Kickstarter campaign launched to fund its extension to 50 minutes met its $150,000 goal within hours, and eventually raised a total of over $625,000. Clearly fans around the world were extremely passionate about this franchise.
This same passion reached a fever pitch with the announcement that Little Witch Academia would be made into a proper series airing in early 2017. However, when fans discovered that Netflix had acquired the streaming rights for the show, their excitement suffered a blow, due to the way Netflix releases its content.
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