Welcome back anime lovers to JIMAA! It’s another manic Monday but no worries, I have a list of places where you can go online to watch anime and relax from the chaotic start of the week. This list first appeared on Comics Crux two years ago, but I thought I share it with you again!
1. FUNimation- FUNimation has a lot of selections from its huge catalog available to watch for free on its YouTube channel. The company also hosts full episodes and simulcasts of new series on its website. And speaking of YouTube…
2. YouTube- You can find free anime-subbed or dubbed as well as original anime (such as RWBY from Rooster Teeth)on many YouTube channels. You can also watch AMV’s (anime music videos) on there as well. The only thing you have to worry about is the quality and quantity of each channel that you find, but there are some excellent channels on YouTube that show a variety of anime.
3. Viz Media- At this year’s Anime Expo, the company announced a new 24-hour online anime network for major gaming consoles called Viz’s Neon Alley. Not only will subscribers get to watch uncut English-dubbed premieres of the latest anime, they’ll get original news content as well as behind-the-scenes anime/manga exclusives! The subscription fee is $6.99 per month which includes commercial time while watching an anime. If that bugs you, Viz’s site hosts a wide selection of subbed episodes for free.
4. Crunchyroll– Crunchyroll is an anime news site that also has a big catalog of streaming anime. The site offers some of the latest subbed anime in 1080p for free with commercials or commercial-free for $6.95 per month.
5. WatchCartoonOnline–Not only can you watch old cartoons like the 80’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or the most recent episode of Young Justice or the Legend of Korra, this site gives you the subbed or dubbed anime series or films of your choosing for free! The only downside is that you have a time limit to watch about 3 episodes or one film and then you have to wait a thirty minute period before you can watch something else, however you can also download what you watch for free. *There are also many other sites similar to this one so the options are limitless.*
6. Hulu–This site has one of the best anime selections, especially if you want subbed anime, and it’s free (with commercials of course)! If you want to enjoy your anime on consoles, you’ll have to sign up for Hulu Plus and you must pay monthly fee (with commercials of course). *A few days ago, Hulu announced that they will stream the classic episodes of Sailor Moon!*
7. Crackle – A site by Sony, while it doesn’t have the largest selection of anime, the anime that it does have are the best out there and you get to watch them for free (with commercials)!
8. Netflix– Netflix has an impressive library of movies for an affordable price and so why wouldn’t they have anime? They have an excellent selection of anime and Netflix is available on all major consoles and streaming devices. The only downsides are that Netflix isn’t as easy to navigate, and its menu system doesn’t tell you if you’re watching a sub or a dub-or if you have a choice-until it’s too late.
