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Psst…want some free, or cheap, anime on the Internet?
Well, you came to the right spot! A listing of streaming and downloadable content vendors all offering anime for no cost (or just a little one)—and all of it’s legal!
This directory primarily covers sites and services available in the North American region. However, a number of these and their content can still be accessed from other areas around the globe, so feel free to check out the ones that interest you. In addition, while some regions may be locked from certain content or features that North America (and/or others) can access, you may, in turn, be able to access some that they cannot. Nearly every site listed below is in English (unless noted otherwise), though other language options (both for the site and subtitles) may exist.
The directory is kept up to date as often as possible (*layout subject to change). Though an anime title may disappear from a service at any given time, it may still be present or reappear on another service. It may even return at a later date, though it is never a guarantee and it may even appear with different audio options (ex. in Japanese with English subtitles now, instead of English dubbed).
Additionally, while most of the sites and services residing on this list host anime that maybe suitable for children, there may also be works that contain content not suitable for younger audiences. Please use discretion when searching or allowing your child to access to browse through them and preview/research shows beforehand, if possible.
And finally, this disclaimer: --HardDoor is not affiliated with or responsible for any of the sites/services listed here. Please use discretion with anything involving downloading and pay content. Sites and services may cease operation without any prior notice. HD is not responsible for the quality of or any of the content listed on any of the sites/services, or any issues concerning them. Please contact the sites/services themselves with any problem you may encounter.--
And with that…happy viewing!
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(New!) = New site or service has been added to the Directory.
(Update!) = Site status or information has been updated.
Host = Notes the service provider of the video service. Entries with this denotation may have a channel/page at the given site, where they are posting videos. In the "Anime Shows on Parade" section, it normally refers to where the entry itself is hailing from.
Platform(s) = States which avenues a given site or service can be accessed from.
“Streaming,” “Downloadable” = Denotes the type of video distribution.
Download Client = A good deal of the services listed may require you to download a program onto your computer that will allow you to, among other things, access their media library, download its contents, and manage your downloads from their services.
Audio = Describes what languages are spoken in the video and which are used in the subtitles, if present.
View Period = Denotes either the start date when the video was made available or the date when the video's viewing period expires. The term Availability Period is used in reference to non-digital formats, such as DVDs, and Start Date is utilized to denote the day on which the video will begin showing.
Language = Refers to the language that site is displayed in, if not in English.
Status = Used primarily in the Off Sites section, it describes the state in which the site concerned is in and why it is listed there.
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Amazon Instant Video
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser or download client), iOS, Android, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, various smart TVs & media players
Streaming: Yes [Pay]
Downloadable: Yes [Pay]
Download Client: Available, but Not Required
Audio: English Dubbed (mostly), Japanese w/ English Subtitles (some)
The popular online retailer opened this service in hopes of cashing in on the growth of online video rental. TV shows and movies alike are available from Sony Home Entertainment, FUNimation, Viz Media, A-Net Digital LLC (license holder for a number of former ADV titles), and others for rent or download-to-own. There is also a standalone player one can use, called the Amazon Unbox Player, but restrictions to its functions apply.
Anime Network Online
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android
Streaming: Yes [Some Free, Most Pay]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles, English Dubbed
The first-ever channel dedicated to anime in North America also hosts its own massive library online. In a tiered format, the first one or two episodes of many shows are available for free to everyone ("Guest"). Some second episodes and whole series are available to those who register at the site (which is free), whereas those who subscribe can enjoy complete access to the rest of series, as well as exclusive series and movies ("Subscribers"). Subscription packages start at $6.95 /month.
Anime News Network - Video
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser)
Streaming: Yes [Most Free, Some Pay]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles, English Dubbed
The esteemed and long-running Anime News Network site features an earnest video portal containing videos embedded from Hulu, YouTube, Crunchyroll, and The Anime Network, as well as content hosted exclusively by the site itself. In addition to the self- and co-hosted videos present are a massive collection of trailers and self-produced anime-related content. Counted among the providers are FUNimation, Media Blasters, Viz Media, Sentai Filmworks, and numerous Japanese content providers. However, as a one-stop embedded service, certain series may be subjected to subscriber restrictions based on the origin of the content.
Anime Sols
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser)
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese (with English Subtitle options)
This ambitious collaboration between Japanese studios Tezuka Productions, Tatsunoko Production, and Pierrot, the subsidiaries of broadcaster Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, and the upstart company of veteran translator Samuel Pinansky (Quarkpro) differs very much from other similar efforts. The service's ultimate goal is to primarily sell DVD sets of classic shows--a few of which have never been available in North America before. Thus, they offer free streaming video of the titles for fans to peruse (registration required, which is also free).
Those interested can pledge a select amount towards the production of that show's box set, with perks increasing with greater pledge amounts (ex. $5 = "Character Letter"… $40 = "DVD-Box and Sticker"… $100 = "Name in DVD, DVD-Box, Character Settings"… $500 = "Original Production Plan + Color Postcard Set + Character Settings + Mini Poster + Special Audio Message + Name and Message in DVD + DVD-Box + Sticker"). There are no obligations to pledge (much like a PBS or radio pledge drive), but of course, it is something you are encouraged to do…
While certain "support packages" may have quantity limits and may differ from show to show, you will only be charged once the set goal is reached and you can also change or remove your pledge by contacting the site. There is also a time limit on pledge periods, which also mean a show's videos may only be available for that duration. Current titles taking pledges can be found here.
Aniplex Channel
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser) [Video Source: Hulu]
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese (with English Subtitle options)
Similar to Viz Media with VizAnime, Aniplex Channel represents a one-stop place for people to view Aniplex USA's stable of titles (which, similar to the former, are embedded video from Hulu). Such works include Fate/Zero, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Oreimo, Bakemonogatari, and Sword Art Online.
Bandai Web Theater
Host: YouTube
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android, Playstation Network, Xbox Live, various smart TVs & media players [via YouTube app--where available]
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese (with English Subtitle options), English Dubbed (with Multiple Language Subtitle options)
Bandai and its corporate parent Bandai Namco set their own YouTube channel up as a means of showing anime and other programs related to their toy and game products. Its Japanese, U.S., and European divisions each have their own channel with largely the same content, with the American channel hosting English language videos, most of which have the option of subtitles in numerous other languages, such as Japanese, Spanish, and even English itself. These can be toggled through at the lower right-hand corner of the video player and can also be turned off. Let's Go! TAMAGOTCHI remains its sole showcase.
Cartoon Network
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: English Dubbed
As with many of the shows that are broadcasted on their airwaves, Cartoon Network posts episodes from the their anime offerings on their website. Such titles include current airings of Pokemon and Beyblade (and naturally, these are dubbed in English only).
Crackle
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, various smart TVs & media players
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles (some), English Dubbed (mostly)
The Sony-owned Crackle video portal hosts a good deal of content from the company's entertainment sector and others, all for free. A producer of anime as well, a few works airing on their Animax network are also available on their service, as are titles from fellow stablemate Aniplex USA, Toei Animation (subtitled) and FUNimation.
Because Animax commissions its own English dubs for international audiences, some shows may have a different dub cast (and adaptation style) than what is present in the U.S. releases (i.e. Samurai X (int'l)/Rurouni Kenshin (U.S.)) or may have a dub despite the title's lack of a release in the U.S. (i.e. Nodame Cantabile). Although, such as in the case of Blood+, the dub may be the same as that in the U.S release (it's was commissioned by Sony's American distributing arm, rather than Animax). For kaiju eiga fans, a few Godzilla movies are also available at the site.
Crunchyroll
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, various smart TVs & media players
Streaming: Yes [Free, Pay]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles (primarily), English Dubbed (occasionally)
Formerly the largest host (and a seller) of illegally-distributed fansubs, Crunchyroll has since reversed full-course after a major investment from a venture capital firm and a deluge of support from and interests of Japanese and American companies alike. Now, it boasts one of the largest libraries of legal anime content on the Internet, with providers stretching from Japanese broadcasters and studios to American distributors and subsidiaries (Asian live-action content is also hosted).
Nearly every show is available for free (though ad-supported), but those wanting 480p resolution and beyond (with no advertisements), wish to catch simulcasted shows as soon as they air in Japan, or view titles on other devices beyond the computer will need to subscribe, with rates beginning at $6.95 /month (for anime and live-action separately; $11.95 /month for both). As an added perk, there are a handful of shows only available to those that do and video quality can stretch as high as 1080p on newer titles.
In addition to the main Crunchyroll app available on iOS and Android devices, there are a number of popular shows that have their own dedicated apps. These are essentially "shortcut apps" to the videos themselves and feature content not available in the more general main app, such as expanded show information and character bios. Such series apps include Naruto Shippuden, BLEACH, Shugo Chara! (My Guardian Characters), Gintama, Sword Art Online, and Attack on Titan, and there are also apps for KDrama and Hong Kong entertainment content.
DAISUKI
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS
Streaming:: Yes [Most Free, Some Pay]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles
Born from the collective effort of Japanese production companies (Asastu-DK, Aniplex, Nihon Ad Systems (NAS), Dentsu) and studios (Toei, TMS Entertainment, Sunrise), DAISUKI aims to make itself the go-to destination for anime fans worldwide to view titles new & old, well-known & obscure, from their coffers, as well as purchase anime merchandise. The service is mostly free of charge, though some content may require a fee.
FUNimation.com
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS [Free/Pay], Android [Free/Pay]
Streaming: Yes [Free, Pay]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles, English Dubbed [Mostly Available to Paid Subscribers Only)
FUNimation.com boasts one of the largest libraries of anime online. Fueled by its sizable stable of titles, the site reflects the distributor's strong participation in digital distribution, with entire series being made available for free viewing in either Japanese with English subtitles or dubbed in English. "Elite Video Subscribers", however, can have access to recently-licensed and -released shows (including their dubs) and subscriber-only content--along with uncut, HD-quality video and no advertisements, at $7.50 per month.
Some videos are self-hosted, while others are hosted by Hulu (though it does not necessarily mean you will also find them there...), and among those include their dealings with Toei Animation and the critically-lauded "noitaminA" anime block from Fuji TV. On a side note, while FUNimation may obtain streaming rights for a show, they may only go as far as that and does not necessary mean that rights to or will release a show through physical means.
FUNimation's service also comes in two app forms on iOS and Android devices, mirroring the site's aspects. The free version gives you access to such things as clips, trailers, a few select free episodes, whereas the $9.99 paid version of the app makes many more shows and content available, ads-free.
FUNimation YouTube Hangout
Host: YouTube
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, various smart TVs & media players [via YouTube app--where available]
Streaming: Yes [Most Free, Some Pay]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles (occasionally), English Dubbed (mostly)
The largest North American anime distributor, FUNimation, and the largest streaming video venue on the Internet, YouTube, teamed up to present a "channel" on the popular site. Offered are full episodes of shows (often entire series' worth), trailers, video clips, and FUNimation-centric news. Much of the same content can also be found at the company's own video site.
GONG
Host: YouTube
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, various smart TVs & media players [via YouTube app--where available]
Streaming: Yes [Most Free, Some Pay]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles (occasionally), English Dubbed (mostly)
One of the earliest legal anime streamers on the European market, GONG runs across many international markets through a variety of outlets, such as YouTube (where it has many channels), Hulu, on iOS devices, and through their own VOD service, GONGVISION (also available on iOS). Though content availability varies by region or licensing terms (for example, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood cannot be viewed in North America, as it is licensed by regional distributor FUNimation, but can in other countries) there are some crossovers that are present, such as titles His and Her Circumstances and Queen's Blade (NSFW). Other available works include Koi Koi Seven (NSFW) and IZUMO.
GONZO DOGA
Host: YouTube
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, various smart TVs & media players [via YouTube app--where available]
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese
Through a partnership with popular streaming video portal YouTube a few years ago, G.D.H. K.K., animation studio GONZO's then-parent company (now known as just the latter), founded GONZO DOGA, which served as their official online VOD service. Content such as PVs (promotional videos), commercials, a few short works are available there, though those looking for a little more substance may also want to check out the studio's own self-titled channel, which contains the first episodes of a few shows (in Japanese, with no subtitles).
Hulu
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, various smart TVs & media players
Streaming: Yes [Free (PC/Mac (via web browser), Pay (all other devices)]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles, English Dubbed
Hulu is not only one of the largest and most popular providers of digital content on the web, but it is also one of, if not the largest, hubs of streaming anime, as well. As is the case with much of its other content, the titles are available for free (ad-supported) at a high-quality (HD-quality, when available, for Hulu Plus subscribers ($7.99 /month). TV and movie works alike can be found from large swath of companies, such as FUNimation, Viz Media, Enoki Films USA (through GONG), The Anime Network, Media Blasters, Bandai Entertainment, Toei Animation, in subtitled or dubbed (where available) formats. Availability on devices requires a Hulu Plus subscription.
iTunes
Platforms: PC/Mac (via download client), iOS
Streaming: No
Downloadable: Yes [Pay]
Download Client: Required (iTunes)
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles, English Dubbed
An industry leader and revolutionary service, Apple's iTunes Store helped pave the way for the wave of digital distribution with its expansive library of low-cost songs and video that could be enjoyed on either the company's equally ubiquitous and groundbreaking iPod media player or on one's own computer. Anime companies have been privy to the reach of this service and has thus made some of their offerings available there. Due to how they work, the links listed ahead will automatically open the iTunes application and display the page there and not in one's browser (outside of a "redirect" page).
There are no set genre sub-sections for "anime" in either the "TV Shows" and "Movies" sections (which does not even have an "Animation" grouping). However, TV anime can be readily found amongst the animated TV shows and can be purchased by episode or by season. A good number of anime films can also be found simply by the keyword "anime" in the search box (non-anime types may also pop up in the results). Lastly, one may want to pay close attention to the Viewers Also Bought on the pages of each show, which may also help you find more titles.
KADOKAWA Anime Channel
Host: YouTube
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, various smart TVs & media players [via YouTube app--where available]
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese
Language: Japanese
Major anime and manga producer and distributor Kadokawa has its own streaming video channel on the popular YouTube site. In addition to trailer offerings from their various media operations are the occasional full episodes of titles from their sizable library (Note: region-blocking may occur). As it is a Japanese YT page and is primarily aimed at a Japanese audience first-and-foremost, the videos have no accompanying translations.
Manga.com
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser)
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: English Dubbed
Veteran anime distributor Manga Ent. offers a number of full series and movies from their stable--and a few others, as well as self-produced anime-related content. Notables include Macross II, Macross Plus, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Noein, and Now and Then, Here and There.
Media Blasters
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser)
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: English Dubbed
When U.S. anime distributor Media Blasters unveiled their revamped website, they also unveiled a new high-quality streaming video service to showcase their anime content for free. To start things off, the first episodes of IkkiTousen: Dragon Destiny, Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin, and Kanokon can be found on their respective site pages and are dubbed in English. A word of caution: the shows offered, while not outright hentai, are definitely for mature audiences and should be considered NSFW, as well.
Neon Alley (Update!)
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, various smart TVs & media players [Video Source: Hulu]
Streaming: Yes [Free (PC/Mac (via web browser), Pay (all other devices)]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles, English Dubbed
Originally starting life as a live-streaming network (the first anime-based one of its kind) and later a unique hybrid service offering a VOD "catch-up" option, Viz Media's Neon Alley has since switched to an all-VOD format, after establishing a partnership with Hulu to be its content host. As a result, NA's website replaced VizAnime.com and NA itself became their parent company's brand for all of their streaming content on Hulu. As with most other content on Hulu, Neon Alley/Viz Media shows are free to watch on Hulu.com (and, by extension, NeonAlley.com) via PC/Mac, but a Hulu Plus subscription ($7.99 /month) is required to watch them on other devices. Titles, including entire series and films, are available on rotation in subbed and dubbed forms. Viz Media is the primary content provider.
Netflix
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, various smart TVs & media players
Streaming: Yes [Pay]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles, English Dubbed
One of the pioneers in streaming and digital distribution as a whole, Netflix offers a decent amount of anime on its service, primarily from FUNimation and Sentai Filmworks. Though most shows and movie are English dubbed, some shows may also feature the original Japanese with English subtitles as an option. Streaming: plans start at $7.99 /month, with an expanded plan that includes double the number of devices you can stream to, and DVD plans are also available for an additional $7.99 /month (or by itself), which feature a few anime movies not available streamed.
Pokémon TV
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: English Dubbed (Japanese w/ English Subtitles for simulcasts)
The ever popular Pokémon (Pocket Monsters) franchise not only has its fans via video games, but also through its long-running anime series, as well. The official Pokemon site plays host to episodes from all of the "regions" that have been visited (aka the first series and its subsequent sequels), with new episodes being posted every Friday. The videos, save for new Pokémon series airing straight from Japan (as noted above), are dubbed in English.
Toonami
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser)
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: English Dubbed
Four years after its bow and an April Fool's trip down memory lane-gone-widely-successful, Adult Swim resurrected the landmark Toonami block in full, superseding its previous "Action" block. Its online service sports currently-airing titles from the likes of FUNimation, Bandai Ent., and Viz Media, which can be found through their respective links. While the episode lineup may change weekly and what is presented may be limited, eligible cable/satellite subscribers can access more episodes (featuring the "Gold" label) by logging in/selecting their service provider (if present) when prompted. Also posted on Toonami's site are its ubiquitous and popular music videos, consisting of montages from its shows.
Toonzaki
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser) [Video Source: Hulu]
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles, English Dubbed
Presented by 4Kids Entertainment, Toonzaki is an anime streaming site featuring titles from the distributor, as well as FUNimation Ent., Sentai Filmworks, and Aniplex USA. Despite their reputation as a children's anime provider, the service is aimed at the teenage and above crowd, meaning some works are not quite for the little one's eyes. While most of the videos are from the latter and actually originate from Hulu, Toonzaki also plans on hosting exclusive content by its own means.
Viki
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android, various smart TVs & media players
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Streaming: Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles
Born of the fruits of a class project at Harvard and Stanford, Viki rapidly grew into a global force, streaming content in around 40 countries and in 150 languages, all to the tune of 2+ billion views. But perhaps the most intriguing aspect of Viki's service is that of its community-based subtitling. In what could be described somewhat as "legalized" fansubbing, Viki members collaborate on subtitle translations and timing into various languages on videos(though moderators are present to assure quality and deter trolling).
Part of those efforts and views entail the anime that is hosted on the site, which--through its partnership with Tezuka Productions-- includes an impressive number of Osamu Tezuka anime and other classics, some of which have never been available before in North America or elsewhere. It also holds an even more impressive amount of Korean drama and KPop, not to mention a slew of other content worldwide (available content may vary by country).
YouTube
Platforms: PC/Mac (via web browser), iOS, Android, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, various smart TVs & media players
Streaming: Yes [Most Free, Some Pay (rentals)]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese w/ English Subtitles, English Dubbed
The great pioneer of online video hosting, YouTube, has sought out partnerships over the years in hopes of supporting legal viewing of copyrighted works and to curtail illegally posted ones on their site. With the advent of digital distribution across the board and anime being among its largest categories of videos, they naturally caught the attention of many companies from both sides of the Pacific. Along with the site's support of posting entire series and movies, as well as HD-quality video, a myriad of anime companies and producers have come aboard, from FUNimation, Kadokawa, The Anime Network, and Manga Ent., to Kodansha, TMS, Lantis, GONG, and 4KidsTV.
The link provided here points towards TV shows that being made available on YouTube (for the United States, at least; content and availability may vary country by country). Most video tend to be subtitled, but there is still a substantial amount of dubbed ones. Some shows may also be found only in the rental section (i.e. the subbed version of a show could be available for free, but the dubbed version can only be rented for a small fee). The site is also available in app form across a growing number of devices, but certain site features and video content may unavailable, and app features may vary across them.
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While there are many, many anime works that can be found in the sections above, there are a few that you may not quite find there. This section covers anime that may be seen elsewhere on the Internet, had preview episodes or sneak peeks available on other sites (that were long forgotten), are more-obscure ONAs or independent shorts, or may only be available for a preview period or special occasion for a limited time. As shows are licensed and appear at the venues above, they will be removed, so try checking them out there or in one of the "Free Anime Directory Updates" if you no longer find them here.
Fumiko's Confession
Host: YouTube
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser)
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese
View Period: Since November 9, 2009
Hiroyasu Ishida (aka "Tete"), a 21-year-old animation student at the esteemed Kyoto Seika University's Faculty of Manga, largely self-produced the acclaimed 2 minute, 23 second short, "Fumiko's Confession", along with some help on a few of its technical aspects (i.e. 3D CG, backgrounds, animation). It found great fame on YouTube, where he posted it and a few sample animations of his onto. In addition, he made various aspects of "Fumiko's" production available for viewing online, including storyboards, backgrounds, and design work. Courtesy to Anime News Network for providing the specific information.
Tekkon Kinkreet [Sony Pictures Home Entertainment] (17+)
Host: IGN.com
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser)
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: Yes [Free]
Download Client: None
View Period: Since September 24, 2007
The first anime feature ever to be helmed by an American (Michael Arias), Tekkon Kinkreet is an adaptation of the esteemed manga of the same name. IGN.com hosts the first six minutes of the Studio 4°C-animated film.
THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE [The Right Stuf International, Inc./Nozomi Entertainment/Kadokawa Pictures USA]
Host: IGN.com
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser)
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: English Dubbed
View Period: Since June 25, 2007
Hailing from from studio XEBEC (Martian Successor Nadesico, Heroic Age, Buso Renkin), THE THIRD, ironically, represents Kadokawa Pictures USA's third collaboration with an American distributor (this time, Right Stuf, and its production arm, Nozomi Ent.).
Additional episodes can be viewed at Hulu and YouTube and download-to-own at iTunes!
TRIP TREK
Host: YouTube
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser)
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: English w/Japanese Subtitles, Japanese w/Japanese Subtitles
A little-known Original Net Anime (ONA) from animation studio manglobe (Samurai Champloo, Ergo Proxy), the comedic short-length fantasy tale (or "web comic", as the studio calls it) had the distinction of debuting first with an English language track with Japanese subtitles, and a Japanese language track (with, curiously enough, the same Japanese subtitles from before still present) afterwards.
the TV show
Host: YouTube
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser)
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Music Only
View Period: Since December 7, 2009
The TV show is an eclectic 3-1/2 minute long music video produced solely by a young, self-taught animator named Kousuke Sugimoto (with the music provided by Takayuki Manabe). Sugimoto has previously animated and helped work on videos for artists such as Nightmare and ketchup mania and hosts a few samples of his work on his website. The TV show in particular can be found on YouTube, as posted by him.
Yawarakame
Platform: PC/Mac (via web browser)
Streaming: Yes [Free]
Downloadable: No
Download Client: None
Audio: Japanese
View Period: Since December 14, 2009
Yawarakame is the eccentric brainchild of Those Who Hunt Hunt Elves and Dokkoida?! mangaka Yu Yagami and animation studio ufotable (Kara no Kyoukai, Ninja Nonsense, Dokkoida?!). Beside the tale centering on a soft-shelled turtle, perhaps its most unique feature is that seiyuu Miyuki Sawashiro (Di Gi Charat's Puchiko, Bakemonogatari's Suruga) voices all of the characters in the characters in it. One can view the first episode (two minutes in length) by moving their mouse towards the button on left side and clicking on the link near the bottom (third one down) with a number "1" in the kanji. Courtesy to Anime News Network for explaining how to view the video.
-:Off Sites:- ↑
These sites are either currently on hiatus, empty of content, or are inaccessible altogether. If there is no sort of update or if the site's status deteriorates, they will be removed from the Directory. If their status improves and come back on online, they will be re-added back to their original spot.
None at this time.
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