Crunchyroll's Ani-May 2025: Free Anime, Games, Debuts

IGN exclusively reveals Crunchyroll's grand plans for their third annual Ani-May celebration - a global month-long festival featuring limited-edition anime merchandise, special promotions, retail collaborations, free streaming content, and new additions to the Crunchyroll Game Vault.

Massive Free Anime Lineup Headlined by Cowboy Bebop, Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man

Starting May 1, Crunchyroll will unlock premium content for all fans with free ad-supported streaming of premier anime titles. This presents the perfect opportunity to discover new series or revisit classics like:

• Black Clover (Seasons 1-4)
• Chainsaw Man
• Cowboy Bebop
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Complete Series)
• Jujutsu Kaisen (Seasons 1-2)
• My Hero Academia (Seasons 1-7)
• SPY x FAMILY (Seasons 1-2)

Viewers simply need a free Crunchyroll account to access these and other top titles throughout May.

Exclusive Merchandise and Global Retail Activations

The celebration extends beyond streaming with unique collaborations across retail, dining, and entertainment:

• UNIQLO: Free 30-day Crunchyroll trials with select purchases plus exclusive manga artist collaborations
• Best Buy: Limited-edition SPY x FAMILY collector's pin
• Planet Hollywood: Anime-themed menu items and specialty cocktails
• Funko: Jujutsu Kaisen voice actor signings and exclusive Pop figures
• Fall Guys: Special Bananya character skins available May 1-8

Crunchyroll Game Vault Expands with Classic Titles

Gaming fans can enjoy new additions to the Crunchyroll Game Vault including:

• Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (April 30)
• Corpse Party
• White Day

The vault now offers over 50 titles for Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers worldwide.

Collector's Edition Home Releases

Physical media collectors have exciting options including:

• Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Limited Edition Blu-ray (pre-orders May 15)
• SteelBook editions of Paranoia Agent and Goblin Slayer Season 1 (April 30)
• New SteelNook display case for collectors (May 30)

Worldwide Celebrations

The Ani-May festivities span the globe with unique regional activations:

• Voice actor meet-and-greets in Mexico
• Exclusive events at CCXP Mexico
• Special promotions across Europe through HMV, FNAC, and Thalia
• New activations in Middle East markets
• JB Hi-Fi and EB Games celebrations in Australia/NZ