10 Best Apps to Watch Anime for FREE

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The anime craze is rife as more and more people love the genre. With the increasing popularity, the number of streaming options/apps are increasing too. If you are an anime enthusiast confused about choosing an apt platform, you are at the right place. 

We have listed the 10 best apps to watch anime free of cost for you.

  1. Crunchyroll App: The app does justice to its name as you will find a behemoth of an anime collection all crunched in one place at this app. You can watch popular shows such as My Hero Academia, Yuri on Ice, Attack on Titan, Naruto, etc. 

The app offers a free version with advertisements. If you want to go ad-free, you will need a premium subscription. There is a 14-day trial for you to test out the paid version. The only downside is that subbed shows are not available on this app.

Crunchyroll also offers merchandise shopping for your favorite anime series.

Supported Platform: Android | Apple TV | Chromecast | Xbox | Playstation 3 and 4| Fire TV

  1. Funimation Now: This app hosts a long roster of English-dubbed anime. The catalog is not as vast as Crunchyroll, a decent platform however, if you want to watch popular anime shows such as My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Series, Attack on Titan, etc. 

Supported Platform: Android | Apple TV | Chromecast | Xbox | Playstation 3 and 4

 Fire TV | iOS

  1. Anime Prime: With a user-friendly interface like Netflix, this app is considered one of the best free apps for watching anime. You can choose your favorite shows from two broad categories, dubbed and subbed. Anime Prime boasts of being the first app to provide 1080p content. 

Similar to Netflix, it has a vast library that gets updated regularly. It is sub-categorized based on different genres, new releases, and trending. 

Supported Platforms: Android

  1. Wakanim App: It is an easy-to-use and safe app for watching anime. It does not have a vast content collection like other apps. What it lacks in quantity, it makes up for by offering rare quality anime series that no other free or paid platform offer. 

Supported Platform: Android | Apple TV | Chromecast | Xbox | Playstation 4

 Fire TV | iOS | Amazon

  1. VRV App: The content on VRV App is exclusive to the interests of anime nerds. It advertises itself as “ Netflix for Geeks”. VRV can combine subscriptions across various anime platforms such as Rooster Teeth, NickSplat, Mondo, CrunchyRoll, etc. The free version, although supported by advertisements, offers content in 1080p to its users. 

Supported Platform: Android | Apple TV | Chromecast | Xbox One | Playstation 4 | iOS

  1. Kitsu: Anime & Manga Tracker: For anime fans living in the U.S. Kitsu is a great streaming service that also acts as a content discovery platform. Users can share and discover beloved anime series and films here. 

The streaming services are exclusive to the U.S. therefore, people outside the U.S. need to use a VPN to use this app. You can build a genuine community which will suggest content tailored to your preference. 

Supported Platforms: Android | iOS

  1. AnimeGlare: This is a one-stop destination for your Anime consumption needs. It has an intuitive UI like YouTube, where the content suggestion gets tailored to your preferences and interests. 

You can watch your favorite shows in HD quality videos dubbed in English. Although supported by only a few versions of Android and iOS, it is the best option if your only requirement is to watch anime for free without the ads.

Supported Platforms: Android | iOS

  1. FireAnime APK: This is a unique app for anime lovers that brings old and new anime shows together on a single platform. There are no ads and the content gets updated regularly. Content gets drawn from multiple servers. The app is supported almost by all platforms. All these perks make FireAnime APK one of the most sought-after apps for anime viewing. 

Supported Platforms: Fire TV | Amazon FireStick| MAC | Android TV | Windows 10 |

 Mi Box | Android NVIDIA SHIELD | iOS | Android 5.0 

  1. AnYme: AnYme is a unique android application focussed on user preferences. It comes with features such as an in-built ad blocker, MyAnimeList sync, a Random Anime button for auto top-rated anime selection, and a public Trello board to keep users updated with the latest developments and new releases.

The app employs the latest SDK build tools to provide good compatibility with most devices. You can seek and give recommendations to other users. 

Supported Platforms:  iOS | Amazon FireStick | Android

  1. HitAnime APK: It is a platform to hit anime and manga shows. You can watch and download your favorite anime content for free on this app. With an easy-to-use interface and a roster of 5000 shows and films, HitAnime employs multiple servers to offer high-quality streaming quality.

Supported Platforms: Android | iOS | Windows

You no longer have to feel overwhelmed by the explosion of streaming options for anime. You can now choose an application heavily tailored to your needs and preferences. 

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