Crunchyroll's Ani-May 2025: Free Anime & Games

Crunchyroll Announces Third Annual Ani-May Event

Crunchyroll's global Ani-May celebration returns for its third year, offering anime fans worldwide a month-long extravaganza featuring exclusive merchandise, exciting partnerships, streaming content, and gaming experiences throughout May.

Legendary Anime Titles Available for Free Streaming

Starting May 1, Crunchyroll will make numerous top anime series available for free with ads, giving fans the perfect opportunity to revisit classics or discover new favorites. The impressive lineup includes:

• 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 Partnerships

Crunchyroll is collaborating with major retailers to bring fans exclusive anime merchandise throughout May:

• UNIQLO: Offering Crunchyroll trial codes with UT purchases and exclusive NYC activations featuring manga artist Remi Yamamoto
• Hot Topic: Nationwide promotions across US and Canada locations with special anime merchandise
• Best Buy: Exclusive SPY x FAMILY pin with eligible purchases
• Planet Hollywood: Themed menu items and cocktails inspired by popular anime series
• Funko Pop: Jujutsu Kaisen voice actor signing event on May 3
• Fall Guys: Special Bananya character skins available May 1-8

Fans can also anticipate Demon Slayer: Mugen Train theatrical re-releases ahead of the Infinity Castle trilogy premiere in September.

Crunchyroll Game Vault Expands with New Titles

The gaming platform will introduce several new titles during Ani-May:

• Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (April 30)
• Corpse Party
• Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol. 1
• Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town
• Shogun Showdown
• White Day

These additions bring the total game library to over 50 titles for Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers.

Collector's Edition Home Releases

Ani-May 2025 Home Entertainment Releases

Notable physical media releases include:

• Limited Edition Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 1 Part 2 Blu-ray (pre-orders open May 15)
• SteelBook editions of Paranoia Agent and Goblin Slayer Season 1 (available April 30)
• SteelNook display case for collectors (available May 30)

Global Celebrations Across Multiple Continents

Ani-May extends worldwide with special activations in:

• Latin America: Liverpool and Suburbia stores in Mexico hosting voice actor meet-and-greets
• Europe: Partner retailers in Italy, UK, France, and more offering exclusive merchandise and prizes
• Middle East: First-ever Ani-May promotions in UAE and Saudi Arabia
• Australia/NZ: JB Hi-Fi and EB Games hosting special in-store events and promotions

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