20 free anime on Crunchyroll to watch

Today, there is a range of streams that make Japanese productions available, such as Netflix, to HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video; and one of the main ones is Crunchyroll. However, all the aforementioned platforms offer subscription-based titles. But did you know that it is possible to watch some free anime on Crunchyroll, just using a login no paid plan?

No streaming in question, there are some animations that enter the free mode, with a few episodes or the complete first season, or when they are short. Thus, if the viewer wants to know some anime, it is possible to access Crunchyroll and see some chapters of the production that he is most curious about, before opting for a subscription. It is worth remembering that, in free anime, there is the presence of advertisements from the platform itself during the transmission.

Continue reading the list below to see which Crunchyroll anime you can watch for free. In each title, there is also its note on the website MyAnimeList: a social network that collects ratings of anime assigned by the public; and the note on IMDB On the list, there are well-known animes, and others that can be good tips for those looking for something to watch.

Crunchyroll anime with free episodes

one piece

Rating on MyAnimeList: 8.69/10

Rating on IMDB: 8.9/10

one piece, for those who already follow the anime, doesn't need big introductions; but the production acquires new fans frequently, since the production based on the manga of Eiichiro oda has been on the air for over twenty years. The plot, which follows the character's journey Monkey D. Luffy to become the greatest pirate in history, it has all seasons in free mode — with a division of arcs between episodes. Including, one piece It has passed the XNUMX chapter mark.

Hunter x Hunter

Note on MyAnimeList: 9.04/10

Note on IMDB: 9/10

Another classic title among Crunchyroll's free anime is Hunter x Hunter; in case, the remake made by Madhouse and released in 2011. The series is based on the manga written by Yoshihiro Togashi, also author of Yu Yu Hakusho, and presents the story of the boy Gon Freecss on his quest to find his father again. Halfway through, the protagonist wishes to win the Trial of Hunters to become a hunter, while facing challenges alongside Kurapika, Killua and Leorio. On Crunchyroll, the 2011 version of Hunter x Hunter it is available until episode 24, out of 148 in total.

My Hero Academia

Note on MyAnimeList: 7.90/10 (1nd season)

Note on IMDB: 8.3/10

More recent than the two titles mentioned before, My Hero Academia has been one of the most watched productions worldwide. the work of Kōhei Horikoshi, which inspired the anime, sees protagonist Izuku Midoriya trying to stand out in a world where superpowers are more than commonplace. With the dream of becoming a great hero, Izuku ends up meeting All Might in person, the figure he most admires among those who fight evil - and the boy manages to enter UA, a school for young heroes, when he inherits the powers of his greatest idol. At the moment, My Hero Academia is in its sixth season and Crunchyroll makes the first of them available for free.

Naruto

Rating on MyAnimeList: 7.98/10

Rating on IMDB: 8.4/10

Originally aired between 2002 and 2007, Naruto marked a generation of anime and manga fans with the trajectory of the character Naruto Uzumaki and his desire to become a great ninja. So, those who want to miss the production or get to know it, the 26 episodes of the first season are free on the platform. Also, the first three episodes of naruto shippuden, which continues the hero's journey in another stage are also free there.

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Rating on MyAnimeList: 6.07/10

Rating on IMDB: 6.7/10

and beyond Naruto classic, there is also on Crunchyroll the anime Boruto: Naruto the Next Generations, which tells the story of the character's son, after Naruto becomes Hokage and 12 years have passed since the Fourth Ninja War. Boruto, alongside Sarada (Sasuke and Sakura's daughter) and Mitsuki, will also have the trajectory shown while trying to become an excellent ninja. In Crunchyroll's free anime modality, the public can check out the first 25 episodes of boruto; and there's time to watch the rest of the anime throughout this year as production is currently on hiatus.

Attack on Titan

Rating on MyAnimeList: 8.53/10 (1st season)

Rating on IMDB: 9.0/10

With recent return in the format of special episodes, Attack on Titan it's in the final stretch with the anime, and the manga has been over for some time; but you can always watch the beginning or replay. On Crunchyroll, the first season of the anime is available to view, recounting the beginning of Eren Yeager's quest to become a member of the Survey Corps to fight the titans. Together with the character, there are his friends Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert, who make up the group of protagonists of the plot.

Yuri!!! on ice

Rating on MyAnimeList: 7.90/10

Rating on IMDB: 8.3/10

The anime YURI!!! on ice fell in favor of the public that likes the genre Boys Love, and also brings in the plot the category of productions involving sports. Here, young skater Yuri Katsuki faces a sudden break in his career after suffering a massive defeat in the Grand Prix final; and in that, his reputation and courage to pursue ice skating are in check. From that point on, Yuri starts to be trained by a legend of the sport, Victor Nikiforov, who will make the protagonist once again be awarded in the craft. All episodes from Yuri on ice enter Crunchyroll's free anime modality.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Rating on MyAnimeList: 7.90/10

Rating on IMDB: 8.5/10

If you want to know the anime of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, the first season can be seen on streaming free. In the first chapters, the audience learns the story of the character Jonathan Joestar, heir to a great fortune who lives next to his friend Dio Brando, adopted by Jonathan's father in his youth. Driven by a thirst for power and ambition, Dio ends up unleashing the powers of an artifact article that will have consequences for both him and Jonathan, and generations of Joestar to come. the manga of Jojo's began publication in 1987, and is still being released by mangaka Hirohiko Araki.

Black Clover

Rating on MyAnimeList: 8.14/10

Rating on IMDB: 8.3/10

For those who like productions that focus on more medieval settings, Black Clover can be seen until the 25th episode on the platform. In the plot, the characters Asta and Yuno are two young people who receive magical grimoires when they reach adolescence. While Asta has no power, Yuno has great abilities as a sorcerer; and your magic books will act as opposites in the fight against enemies.

Haikyuu !!

Rating on MyAnimeList: 8.44/10

Rating on IMDB: 8.7/10

Another big hit among sports anime, haikyuu has become a fever in the otaku world since it was released in 2014. Based on the manga by Haruichi Furudate, the production tells the story of the boy Shoyo Hinata and his relationship with volleyball, to which the young man joins the school team when he arrives in teaching average. This happens some time after his own team is defeated by another team of students, and now older, Shoyo will also learn to deal with the player Tobio Kageyama, the school's setter. To know Haikyuu, the first season is among Crunchyroll's free animes.

The Promised Neverland

Rating on MyAnimeList: 8.52/10

Note on IMDB: 8.3/10

Framed in the horror genre, The Promised Neverland has its first season free on Crunchyroll. Here, the audience follows the story of children Emma, ​​Ray, Norman and others in their escape from the Grace Field orphanage, as they discover a dark secret behind the people who work in the house.

Death Note

Rating on MyAnimeList: 8.62/10

Rating on IMDB: 9/10

Even after more than ten years since its last episode, the Death Note is remembered and watched until today by different generations of fans. Broadcast between 2006 and 2007, the production based on the manga (as famous as it is) by Takeshi Obata addresses the life of student Light Yagami, impacted by the discovery of a supernatural notebook: whoever has their name written in it, dies. With the company of shinigami Ryuk, Light decides to become an international vigilante, until he finds himself involved in a web of investigations involving his own family and the expert detective L. On Crunchyroll, the anime is free until episode 25 out of 37 in total.

my little monster

Rating on MyAnimeList: 7.48/10

Rating on IMDB: 7.2/10

Among the productions most drawn to comedy is the anime My Little Monster, which contains 12 episodes in streaming. The story shows the friendship that arises between the young Mizutani Shizuku and the boy Yoshida Haru, despite the two having different personalities. Thus, the protagonists' relationship intensifies as they live together throughout high school.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Rating on MyAnimeList: 9.11/10

Rating on IMDB: 9.1/10

Public and critical success, the anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is considered the most faithful adaptation of the famous manga by Hiromu Arakawa. Released in 2009 — a few years after the first anime of full metal —, the production tells the story of the brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, who are in search of the so-called Philosopher's Stone: an artifact that will help the heroes recover their bodies completely, and also bring their mother back to life (both suffered great consequences on the first try). Determined to find the stone, Edward and Al set out on an epic journey as great alchemists. I can see Brotherhood until episode 25 on the platform.

Yu Yu Hakusho

Rating on MyAnimeList: 8.46/10

Rating on IMDB: 8.5/10

From the creator of hunter x hunter, Yoshihiro Togashi, Yu Yu Hakusho is a classic from the 90s that awakens nostalgia in those who already know it. In the plot, teenager Yusuke Urameshi is the victim of a car accident while trying to save a child; wanting to come back to life, the protagonist gets permission to return to Earth as a supernatural detective. From there, Yusuke will have help from the ghost Botan to investigate cases involving humans and creatures of the underworld, in addition to engaging in battles with other figures from beyond. The anime is available up to chapter 25.

Sword Art Online

Rating on MyAnimeList: 7.20/10

Rating on IMDB: 7.5/10

With the complete first season on Crunchyroll, Sword Art Online became a hit with both the anime and the novels that spawned the series. Here, players from all over the world use the NeverGear device to enter a virtual reality game and control their respective avatars, until everyone is trapped inside the game. To leave, each one will need to reach the “boss” of the game in the last level, and if someone dies inside the platform, he will also die in reality.

Robotics; Notes

Rating on MyAnimeList: 7.32/10

Rating on IMDB: 6.9/10

Inspired by the game visual novel of the same name, the production shows how a school robotics club ends up getting involved in a global conspiracy and a possible extinction of human beings. Robotics; Notes is complete on Crunchyroll, with all 22 episodes available for free.

Kuroko no Basket

Rating on MyAnimeList: 8.07/10

Rating on IMDB: 8.3/10

Combining sports and a bit of comedy, the first season of Kuroko no Basket ( Kuroko's Basketball) is on Crunchyroll's free anime. In the plot, student Taiga Kagami is back from the United States with a good reputation in basketball; and he knows about the legend of the so-called “Miracle Generation,” the quintet of players who made history and led the high school team to victory. However, things change when Taiga meets Kuroko: one of the members of the legendary team, but who doesn't seem to have a shred of skill with the sport.

The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED

Rating on MyAnimeList: 7.53/10

Rating on IMDB: 7.3/10

With eleven episodes on the platform, The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED is for those who like productions with espionage. In this case, the plot presents the detective Daisuke Kambe, who is extremely rich and spends all his fortune on special equipment for investigations; and his personality will clash with that of Haru Katou, another detective who has changed assignments after a disastrous incident. Both investigators must work together despite their differences.

Dr stone

Rating on MyAnimeList: 8.29/10

Rating on IMDB: 8.1/10

Available for free on Crunchyroll this April, Dr stone tells the story of a boy with a mission to rebuild humanity. Senku Ishigami, obsessed with science, decides to bring life back to the world after humans have been turned to stone as a result of a mysterious phenomenon; and thus, civilization on Earth will begin again.

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Text proofread by: Pedro Bomfim (13 / 04 / 23)