IGN is thrilled to reveal exclusive details about Crunchyroll's third annual Ani-May, a month-long global celebration that promises to delight anime fans with a plethora of exciting activities. From May 1st, Ani-May will feature a variety of events, including merchandise launches, exclusive deals, partnerships, and unique experiences both in-store and online. Fans can also look forward to free-to-stream anime, new additions to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, and much more.

Ani-May is packed with an array of thrilling offerings, and we're here to ensure you catch every highlight.

Cowboy Bebop, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and Chainsaw Man Lead the Selection of Free-to-Stream Anime During Ani-May

Starting May 1, Crunchyroll will offer a selection of popular anime titles for free streaming with ads throughout the month. This is a fantastic opportunity for fans to catch up on missed episodes or relive their favorite series. The lineup includes:

• 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)

All you need is a free Crunchyroll account to enjoy these titles.

Merch, Partnerships, Food, Autographs, and Other Partnerships Based on Solo Leveling, My Hero Academia, and More of Your Favorite Anime

Celebrate your passion for anime with an array of new, officially licensed merchandise from Solo Leveling, Kaiju No. 8, Bananya, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, My Hero Academia, Overlord, The Apothecary Diaries, and more. The Crunchyroll Store will launch exclusive products, offer deals, and provide a Crunchyroll-exclusive Ani-May pin with qualifying purchases. Each week in May will focus on different product categories, including collectors' items, action/adventure titles, shonen shows, and fantasy favorites. Additionally, the day after the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards on May 25, fans can celebrate the nominees.

Ani-May extends beyond merchandise, offering various ways to engage with anime in the real world, from retail and online stores to video games, restaurants, and movie theaters.

Here's what fans can expect, directly from Crunchyroll:

• Throughout May, **UNIQLO** will distribute Crunchyroll codes with eligible online UT purchases, offering a 30-day free trial of Crunchyroll*. UNIQLO has also partnered with Manga artist Remi Yamamoto for UTme! Collection designs, available exclusively at their NYC flagship locations – **UNIQLO Soho** and **UNIQLO 5th Avenue**. New York City-based fans are invited to UNIQLO’s 5th Avenue flagship on May 18th from 1pm-5pm for a special activation with Remi, who will provide complimentary live Manga portraits.
• Specialty retailer **Hot Topic** will celebrate Ani-May across its U.S. and Canada locations and online at hottopic.com, featuring activations, special promotions, and exclusive anime merchandise.
• Electronics retailer **Best Buy** will join the Ani-May festivities with select products available both online and in-store, including an exclusive **SPY x FAMILY** pin with eligible purchases at select stores.
• Planet Hollywood, a themed restaurant and resort chain, is partnering with Crunchyroll to offer exclusive experiences, cocktails, dishes, and merchandise inspired by Ani-May’s select IPs.
• In celebration of a new **JUJUTSU KAISEN x Funko Pop** collection, Funko Pop will host an autograph signing with the English voice cast of JUJUTSU KAISEN on May 3rd. Special Funko Hollywood Event Bundles will also be available! Event details can be found at @originalfunko and @funko_funime on Instagram.
• **Bananya** is partnering again with **Fall Guys** for a collection of skins available from May 1 to May 8, featuring Bananya and Droopy Eared Bananya!
• **Demon Slayer** fans can gear up for the first film of the highly-anticipated **Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle** trilogy, coming to theaters this September, with a special **Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train** re-release in theaters this May!

The Crunchyroll Game Vault Is Celebrating Anime With the Addition of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth and More

The Crunchyroll Game Vault is also joining the Ani-May celebration by adding games like Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth to its weekly releases from May to early June. Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth will kick off the festivities on April 30, followed by Corpse Party, Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol. 1, Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town, Shogun Showdown, and White Day. The Crunchyroll Game Vault, launched in November 2023, now offers over 50 titles to Crunchyroll members at the Mega and Ultimate Fan tiers in over 200 countries.

Own Your Favorites With Ani-May Home Entertainment Releases

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For anime enthusiasts looking to own physical copies, Ani-May will feature the release of a Limited Edition Blu-ray box set of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 1 Part 2 (pre-orders begin on May 15!), and Blu-ray SteelBook cases of Paranoia Agent and Goblin Slayer Season 1 (on sale on April 30!). Additionally, Crunchyroll introduces the SteelNook, an open display case made from SteelBook metal that can fit four standard SteelBooks, available for purchase on the Crunchyroll store on May 30.

Ani-May Is a Global Party and Everyone's Invited

Crunchyroll has announced even more Ani-May celebrations worldwide, ensuring fans everywhere can enjoy unique experiences based on their favorite anime.

Here's the full list of global experiences for Ani-May, as detailed by Crunchyroll:

In Latin America, the following partners will celebrate Ani-May:

• **Liverpool** in **Mexico** will host a special meet-and-greet with select voice actors, alongside products from fan-favorite titles with in-store signage.
• **Suburbia** in **Mexico** will delight fans with in-store signage and offer 20,000 free trial subscriptions with purchases of eligible products*.
• Ani-May celebrations and activations will continue at **CCXP Mexico!**

The following European retailers from EMEA will celebrate Ani-May:

• **Funside/Games Academy** in **Italy** and **HMV** in **the UK, Ireland, and Belgium** will participate in the Ani-May fun, while in **France, Cultura** will renew the experience for a second year. The three chains will activate their stores with signage, windows, and exclusive merchandise. Shoppers will have the chance to win a "nothing that money can buy" prize: an amazing weekend in Paris with VIP access to the Crunchyroll booth at Japan Expo*.
• In **Spain, FNAC** will offer a special selection of Ani-May products and launch a nationwide e-commerce campaign celebrating anime. For purchases over 20€, shoppers can win free Crunchyroll subscriptions*.
• **ANVOL** will return for a second year in the **Baltic states** and bring Ani-May to the **Nordics** for the first time in 2025. In addition to social media exposure, all stores will adopt Crunchyroll-approved Ani-May branding. Shoppers can win free Crunchyroll subscriptions for any Ani-May purchase*.
• The **Middle East** will experience its first Ani-May thanks to **Little Things**. The distributor will bring the activation to their stores in the UAE, as well as Virgin Mega Store in Dubai and two ToysRUs locations in Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
• In **Poland, Yatta** will surprise anime fans with Ani-May branded corners and an e-commerce takeover. Shoppers can bring home free Crunchyroll subscriptions*.
• **Thalia** is presenting an exciting range of exclusive merchandising and manga in celebration of Ani-May in 200 stores in **Germany and Austria**. New to Ani-May in **Germany** and **Austria** is **Müller**, offering anime fans across 150 stores a wide range of manga, merchandising, and home entertainment.

Australia and New Zealand-based fans can look forward to the following retail activations:

• In Australia, **JB Hi-Fi** will celebrate with dedicated Ani-May end caps in stores, encompassing anime home video and collectibles, with unique in-store signage created by talented store staff! The May edition of STACK Magazine will feature an editorial piece on anime, available in all stores and online.
• **EB Games & Zing Pop Culture – the Home of Pop Culture & Gaming** will join the Ani-May fun! Customers who sign up to EB WORLD PLUS will receive a 30-day Crunchyroll Premium trial membership*. EB Games will also celebrate with digital signage, ceiling banners, and exclusive products available for purchase across fan-favorite shows, including **JUJUTSU KAISEN, SPY x FAMILY, Chainsaw Man, and My Hero Academia**.

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