Crunchyroll Launches Free Anime, Games for Ani-May 2025

IGN has exclusive details about Crunchyroll's third annual Ani-May event - a month-long global anime celebration featuring new merchandise, special promotions, collaborations, in-store experiences, free anime streaming, and fresh additions to the Crunchyroll Game Vault.

Iconic Anime Series Available for Free Streaming

Starting May 1, Crunchyroll will offer premium anime titles for ad-supported free streaming throughout Ani-May. Fans can revisit classics or discover new favorites from this impressive lineup that requires just a free account:

• Black Clover (Seasons 1-4)
• Chainsaw Man
• Cowboy Bebop
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (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)

Exclusive Merchandise and Retail Collaborations

Ani-May brings official licensed merchandise featuring popular anime like Solo Leveling, Kaiju No. 8, My Hero Academia, and more. The Crunchyroll Store will launch new products, special deals, and offer an exclusive Ani-May pin with qualified purchases.

Global retail partners will host Ani-May celebrations including:

• UNIQLO offering Crunchyroll trial codes and exclusive manga-designed T-shirts at NYC locations
• Hot Topic's special anime merchandise promotions across North America
• Best Buy's SPY x FAMILY exclusive pin offer
• Planet Hollywood's anime-inspired dining experiences
• Funko Pop autograph session with Jujutsu Kaisen English voice cast
• Bananya collaboration with Fall Guys for limited-edition game skins
• Demon Slayer theatrical screenings ahead of the new movie trilogy

Crunchyroll Game Vault Updates

Ani-May brings exciting game additions including Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth launching April 30, with Corpse Party, Grisaia Phantom Trigger, and other titles arriving throughout the event.

Premium Home Releases

Collectors can look forward to special Ani-May home entertainment releases including:

• Limited Edition Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Blu-ray (Pre-orders open May 15)
• SteelBook editions of Paranoia Agent and Goblin Slayer Season 1 (Available April 30)
• New SteelNook display case for SteelBook collections (Releases May 30)

Global Participation

Ani-May expands worldwide with activations across Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand featuring exclusive merchandise, fan events, and special promotions at major retailers.

Top Anime Series Collection

Discover Crunchyroll's curated selection featuring today's most acclaimed anime series alongside timeless classics.