Ani-May 2025: Crunchyroll Unveils Free Anime & Merch

IGN has exclusive details about Crunchyroll's third annual Ani-May celebration - a global month-long event featuring anime merchandise, special deals, retail partnerships, free streaming content, and new Crunchyroll Game Vault additions.

Cowboy Bebop, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and Chainsaw Man Lead the Selection of Free-to-Stream Anime During Ani-May

Starting May 1, Crunchyroll will offer popular anime titles completely free with ads throughout May. Fans can catch up on missed series or revisit favorites like Cowboy Bebop, Demon Slayer, and more.

The complete free streaming lineup (requires free Crunchyroll 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)

Merch, Partnerships, Food, Autographs, and Other Partnerships Based on Solo Leveling, My Hero Academia, and More of Your Favorite Anime

The festivities include officially licensed Solo Leveling, Kaiju No. 8, Bananya, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, My Hero Academia, Overlord, and Apothecary Diaries merchandise. The Crunchyroll Store will feature exclusive product launches, deals, and bonuses.

Global Retail Collaborations:

• UNIQLO: Crunchyroll trial codes with purchases plus NYC-exclusive designs
• Hot Topic: Special promotions across US/Canada locations
• Best Buy: Exclusive SPY x FAMILY pin with eligible purchases
• Planet Hollywood: Themed dining experiences and exclusive merch
• Funko Pop: JUJUTSU KAISEN voice cast autograph event
• Bananya x Fall Guys: Limited-edition character skins
• Demon Slayer: Mugen Train theatrical re-release

The Crunchyroll Game Vault Is Celebrating Anime With the Addition of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth and More

The Game Vault expands its collection during Ani-May with Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth leading weekly releases including Corpse Party, Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol. 1, Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town, Shogun Showdown, and White Day.

Own Your Favorites With Ani-May Home Entertainment Releases

Ani-May 2025 Home Entertainment Releases

Physical media highlights include Limited Edition Frieren Blu-ray sets, SteelBook releases of Paranoia Agent and Goblin Slayer, plus SteelNook display stands launching May 30.

Ani-May Is a Global Party and Everyone's Invited

International Events:

• Latin America: Mexico voice actor meetups and CCXP Mexico activations
• EMEA: Retail partnerships across Italy, UK, France, Spain, Baltics, Nordics, Middle East, Poland, Germany, and Austria
• Australia/NZ: JB Hi-Fi displays, EB Games promotions, and magazine features

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