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Ani-May 2025: Free Anime, Games, and More from Crunchyroll

by Owen May 08,2025

IGN is thrilled to unveil exclusive details about Crunchyroll's third annual Ani-May, set to be a month-long, global celebration. This event will immerse fans in a world of anime with a plethora of merchandise, special deals, partnerships, and unique experiences both in-store and online. From free-to-stream anime to new additions to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, Ani-May promises to be an unforgettable celebration for anime enthusiasts everywhere.

Ani-May is packed with exciting offerings, and we're here to ensure you don't miss out on any of the action.

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 some of the most beloved anime titles for free, with ads, throughout the entire month. This is a fantastic opportunity for fans to catch up on or revisit classics like Cowboy Bebop, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and many more. All you need is a free account to dive into these series.

The complete lineup of free-to-stream anime with ads available on Crunchyroll during Ani-May includes:

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

One of the highlights of Ani-May is the opportunity to snag new, officially licensed merchandise from popular series like Solo Leveling, Kaiju No. 8, Bananya, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, My Hero Academia, Overlord, The Apothecary Diaries, and more. The Crunchyroll Store will launch new and exclusive products, offer deals, and provide a Crunchyroll-exclusive Ani-May pin with qualifying purchases. Each week in May will focus on different product types, including collectors' items, action/adventure titles, shonen shows, and fantasy favorites. Additionally, fans can celebrate the Anime of the Year nominees the day after the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards on May 25.

Beyond merchandise, Ani-May will feature numerous ways to celebrate anime in the real world, from retail and online stores to video games, restaurants, and movie theaters.

Here's a glimpse of what fans can expect, as shared by Crunchyroll:

Throughout May, **UNIQLO** will distribute Crunchyroll codes with eligible online UT purchases for a 30-day free trial of Crunchyroll. UNIQLO has also collaborated with Manga artist Remi Yamamoto to create exclusive UTme! Collection designs at their NYC flagship locations – **UNIQLO Soho** and **UNIQLO 5th Avenue**. NYC fans are invited to UNIQLO’s 5th Avenue flagship on May 18th from 1pm-5pm for a special activation with Remi, who will offer complimentary live Manga portraits.
**Hot Topic** will celebrate Ani-May across its US and Canada locations and online at hottopic.com, with activations and exclusive anime merchandise available all month.
**Best Buy** will join the Ani-May festivities with select products available online and in-store, including an exclusive **SPY x FAMILY** pin with eligible purchases at select stores.
**Planet Hollywood** is partnering with Crunchyroll to offer exclusive experiences, cocktails, dishes, and merchandise inspired by Ani-May’s IPs.
In celebration of a new **JUJUTSU KAISEN x Funko Pop** collection, Funko Pop will host an autograph signing with the English voice cast of JUJUTSU KAISEN on May 3rd. Special Funko Hollywood Event Bundles will also be available.
**Bananya** is partnering with **Fall Guys** again for a collection of skins available from May 1 to May 8, featuring Bananya and Droopy Eared Bananya.
**Demon Slayer** fans can prepare for the first film of the **Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle** trilogy, coming to theaters this September, with a special re-release of **Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train** in May.

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

The Crunchyroll Game Vault is joining the Ani-May fun by adding games like Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth to its lineup. Starting April 30, the vault will introduce weekly releases throughout May and early June, including Corpse Party, Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol. 1, Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town, Shogun Showdown, and White Day. Launched in November 2023, the Crunchyroll Game Vault now boasts over 50 titles available to Crunchyroll members at the Mega and Ultimate Fan tiers in over 200 countries.

Own Your Favorites With Ani-May Home Entertainment Releases

Ani-May 2025 Home Entertainment Releases

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For fans looking to own physical copies of their favorite anime, Ani-May will feature the release of a Limited Edition Blu-ray box of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 1 Part 2 (pre-orders begin on May 15) and Blu-ray in SteelBook cases of Paranoia Agent and Goblin Slayer Season 1 (on sale April 30). Additionally, Crunchyroll introduces the SteelNook, an open display case made from SteelBook metal that can fit four standard SteelBooks, available for purchase on the Crunchyroll store on May 30.

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

Crunchyroll has also revealed more Ani-May celebrations worldwide, ensuring fans across the globe can enjoy unique experiences based on their favorite anime.

Here's the full list of global experiences for Ani-May, as detailed by Crunchyroll:

In Latin America, the following partners will celebrate Ani-May:

**Liverpool** in **Mexico** will host a special meet-and-greet with select voice actors, alongside products from fan-favorite titles with in-store signage.
**Suburbia** in **Mexico** will delight fans with in-store signage and offer 20,000 free trial subscriptions with purchases of eligible products.
Ani-May celebrations and activations will continue at **CCXP Mexico!**

The following European retailers from EMEA will celebrate Ani-May:

**Funside/Games Academy** in **Italy** and **HMV** in **the UK, Ireland, and Belgium** will participate in Ani-May, while **Cultura** in **France** will renew the experience for a second year. These chains will activate their stores with signage, windows, and exclusive merchandise, offering shoppers a chance to win a VIP weekend in Paris with access to the Crunchyroll booth at Japan Expo.
In **Spain, FNAC** will offer a special selection of Ani-May products and launch a nationwide e-commerce campaign, with a chance to win free Crunchyroll subscriptions for purchases over 20€.
**ANVOL** will celebrate Ani-May in the **Baltic states** and the **Nordics** for the first time, with store branding and a chance to win free Crunchyroll subscriptions.
In the **Middle East, Little Things** will bring Ani-May to their stores in the UAE, as well as Virgin Mega Store in Dubai and two ToysRUs locations in Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
In **Poland, Yatta** will feature Ani-May branded corners and an e-commerce takeover, with a chance to win free Crunchyroll subscriptions.
**Thalia** will present exclusive merchandising and manga in 200 stores in **Germany and Austria**, while **Müller** will offer a wide range of manga and merchandise across 150 stores in Germany and Austria.

Australia and New Zealand-based fans can look forward to the following retail activations:

In **Australia, JB Hi-Fi** will celebrate with dedicated Ani-May end caps in stores, featuring anime home video and collectibles, and unique in-store signage. The May edition of STACK Magazine will feature an editorial piece on anime, available in stores and online.
**EB Games & Zing Pop Culture** will join the Ani-May fun, offering a 30-day Crunchyroll Premium trial membership to EB WORLD PLUS sign-ups, along with digital signage, ceiling banners, and exclusive products from fan-favorite shows like **JUJUTSU KAISEN, SPY x FAMILY, Chainsaw Man, and My Hero Academia**.