IGN has the exclusive reveal of Crunchyroll’s third annual Ani-May, a month-long global celebration packed with anime-themed merchandise, exclusive deals, retail and digital partnerships, immersive experiences, free-to-stream anime, new additions to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, and much more. This is your ultimate guide to everything happening during Ani-May 2025—so grab some popcorn and get ready to dive in.

Free-to-Stream Anime Lineup: Cowboy Bebop, Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man & More

Starting May 1, Crunchyroll will offer a selection of popular anime titles for free with ads throughout the entire month. Whether you're catching up or revisiting old favorites, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some top-tier anime without a premium subscription. Simply log in with your free account and start streaming.

Here's the full list of free-to-stream anime available during Ani-May:

• 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)

Anime Merch, Collaborations, Food, and Exclusive Experiences

Ani-May wouldn’t be complete without officially licensed merch inspired by fan-favorite series like Solo Leveling, My Hero Academia, Kaiju No. 8, Bananya, and more. The Crunchyroll Store will roll out new and exclusive items each week, with special focus on collectors’ editions, action-packed adventures, shonen hits, and fantasy favorites.

Plus, there’s a chance to celebrate the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards nominees the day after the ceremony on May 25. From limited edition pins with qualifying purchases to themed weeks and celebratory events, it's all about showing love for anime culture.

Here are just some of the exciting real-world activations:

• UNIQLO will distribute Crunchyroll codes with eligible UT purchases, offering customers a 30-day free trial\*. Manga artist Remi Yamamoto has also designed exclusive UTme! Collection pieces available at UNIQLO Soho and UNIQLO 5th Avenue in NYC. On May 18th, Remi will be present for live manga portraits from 1pm–5pm.
• Hot Topic will feature Ani-May merch across its U.S. and Canada locations and online at hottopic.com all month long.
• Best Buy joins the festivities with select products in-store and online, including an exclusive SPY x FAMILY pin with qualifying purchases.
• Planet Hollywood will offer themed dishes, cocktails, and merchandise tied to featured Ani-May IPs.
• Funko Pop is hosting an autograph signing event with the English voice cast of JUJUTSU KAISEN on May 3rd, along with exclusive bundles.
• Bananya returns to collaborate with Fall Guys for a limited-time skin collection (May 1–8).
• Demon Slayer fans can catch a re-release of Mugen Train in theaters this May ahead of the Infinity Castle trilogy set for September.

New Additions to the Crunchyroll Game Vault

The Crunchyroll Game Vault is expanding its library as part of Ani-May with several new titles joining the lineup. Starting April 30, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth kicks off the wave of additions, followed by:

• Corpse Party
• Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol. 1
• Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town
• Shogun Showdown
• White Day

Since launching in November 2023, the Crunchyroll Game Vault now features over 50 titles accessible to Mega and Ultimate Fan tier members in more than 200 countries worldwide.

Own Your Favorite Anime – Ani-May Home Entertainment Releases

For physical media collectors, Ani-May brings a range of home entertainment releases through the Crunchyroll Store, including:

• Pre-orders for the Limited Edition Blu-ray box of *Frieren: Beyond Journey's End* Season 1 Part 2 starting May 15
• Blu-ray SteelBook editions of *Paranoia Agent* and *Goblin Slayer Season 1* available April 30
• New product: **SteelNook**, a display case made from actual SteelBook metal, designed to hold four standard SteelBooks — available May 30

Global Ani-May Celebrations – Everyone’s Invited!

Ani-May is not just a regional event—it’s a global celebration spanning multiple continents and partner retailers. Fans around the world can expect immersive experiences, exclusive merchandise, and promotional offers tailored to their regions.

Latin America

• Liverpool (Mexico): Meet-and-greets with voice actors + themed merchandise displays
• Suburbia (Mexico): In-store signage and 20,000 free Crunchyroll trials with qualifying purchases\*
• Ani-May presence confirmed at **CCXP Mexico**

Europe (EMEA)

• Funsidе/Games Academy (Italy), HMV (UK, Ireland, Belgium): Exclusive merch, store branding, and VIP Paris prize giveaway
• Cultura (France): Second year participation with exclusive products and promotions
• FNAC (Spain): Nationwide e-commerce campaign; free Crunchyroll subs with purchases over €20
• ANVOL (Baltics/Nordics): Second-year return with social exposure and free subscriptions
• Little Things (Middle East): Activation in UAE stores including ToysRUs Dubai and Saudi Arabia
• Yatta (Poland): Branded corners and e-commerce takeover with free Crunchyroll sub chances
• Thalia (Germany/Austria): Exclusive merch and manga in 200 stores
• Müller (Germany/Austria): New partner featuring manga, merch, and home video in 150+ stores

Australia & New Zealand

• JB Hi-Fi: Dedicated in-store end caps and STACK Magazine anime editorial feature
• EB Games & Zing Pop Culture: 30-day Crunchyroll Premium