Who doesn't love anime?
If you've been through "childhood," then you should definitely have at least one favorite anime you couldn't trade its daily episodes for something else.
Anime has captured plenty of hearts out there not just the kids, but also adults like most of you reading this guide right now.
Back in the old days, the best way you could watch your favorite anime was online through a TV provider. But now thanks to the internet and the improvements made to it, it now offers an easier way to stream anime without having to go through a TV provider or a subscription service.
In this guide, I'll show you the best websites that let you stream/watch your favorite anime for free.
Can I Watch Anime Online for Free?
Yes, you can watch anime online for free. There's been plenty of doubts in online forums on whether you can still watch anime for free since popular anime streaming websites like AniWave and Zoro.to got shut down recently.
I guess that's the sad thing with these free stuff. They literally get shut down at any time due to law reinforcements, especially if they are illegal streaming services.
The good news, however, is the websites I'll be sharing today are all legal and approved in most regions and you can stream all your favorite anime anytime, anywhere.
Top Good Websites to Watch Anime for Free
When it comes to streaming anime online, there'll always be a plethora of options. However, most of them are either highly loaded with ads or require you to pay a small subscription fee to access the service without ads.
The list below compiles the best anime streaming websites that will let you watch any anime online without the need to sign up or pay a subscription fee—that is, they are completely free and legal.
1. Tubitv
Tubitv is definitely one of the best streaming platforms out there. They let you stream anything from their wide category of the latest movies, TV Shows, and even Live TV without having to pay anything—everything you'll find there is streamable for free as long as you have a stable internet connection.
While Tubitv is primarily a movie and TV show streaming platform, it is also a refuge for any anime lover looking to watch anime online for free.
They feature some of the top animes out there, including Yu-Gi-Oh, Hunter x Hunter, Naruto, Tekken, Dragon Ball Z, Saint Seiya The Lost Canvas, etc, that are just waiting for you to click on the Watch Free button.
Also, you don't need an account to start streaming—all you need is your smart device (mobile or PC) and a good internet connection.
While Tubitv.com is not country-restricted, I recommend you use a reliable VPN service to switch to a US IP if you're out of this region to get the best streaming content available.
2. Plex
Plex is another popular name in the streaming industry. They offer a wide category of movies and TV shows that are readily made available for anyone looking to stream online content without having to pay anything.
Plex is also one of the only two streaming services on this list that lets you stream Live TV for free.
Plex's anime library isn't as broad as that of the other streaming services on this list, but it falls second because they offer you the possibility to stream your anime through their Live TV. Isn't that amazing? I think it is. However, the availability of anime channels will vary depending on your location.
However, the annoying part with Plex is, that you'll need to watch at least 2 ads to watch your first content. I don't think that's much of something to do as there wouldn't be ads popping up while you're watching your anime.
To get the best out of this streaming platform, I recommend you use a VPN pointing to the US if you aren't a resident of the country.
3. Crackle
Crackle is another good website to watch anime for free. In fact, despite being second to last on this list, you'll definitely love what this website has to offer as anime.
Their anime section features some of the best-selling animes such as Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, Sonic X, The Devil Lady, Virtua Fighter, among others.
One thing is sure, you wouldn't say it's a waste of time to visit Crackle for your anime streaming needs.
4. CWTV
CWTV is one of my favorite streaming platforms and if this list was all about streaming movies and TV shows, there's no doubt that CWTV would feature at the top of my list.
CWTV only features a few anime and while they might not be of great interest to most of you, some might find their anime even more interesting since the small feature is unique from all the options on this list feature.
What I love about this platform is its playback control. They offer the best playback control of all those you'll find on this list and you even get to select your preferred quality from auto to 1080p.
Before I forget to mention, the website can only be accessed by residents of the United States. This means, that if you're out of this region, the only way you can access it is through a reliable VPN service.
How I Ranked These Websites
I ranked these websites based on my personal experience with them and also considering a few factors that everyone on this page wants from an anime streaming platform, which include:
- Accessibility.
- User Experience (No annoying ads).
- Pricing (Free of cost).
- Streaming quality.
- Legitimacy.
All of the websites mentioned on this list are following the aforementioned factors. So all you need is to choose the most suitable option for you and start streaming.
Final Thoughts
Streaming anime online has been a coming thing for a few years now. However, most free anime streaming platforms you'll find on the internet are either loaded with annoying popup ads or require you to complete some sort of verification to start streaming and in most cases, they are illegal to use.
The websites listed on this list are good options for streaming anime for free online. You don't get to pay anything or go through annoying ads, you get everything completely free while staying on the legal and safe side.
Which platform did you find interesting? Let us know in the comments below.