Anime has never been more popular, and Sling Freestream has the best series and biggest movies. Here's your guide to watching anime with Sling Freestream, no subscription required!
Anime is the most popular genre of animation in the world. That may come as a surprise to those of us who grew up on Disney movies and Hanna-Barbera cartoons. But for younger generations and those who live outside of the U.S., anime’s distinct style is the default image that comes to mind when thinking about animated shows and movies.
The term “anime” conjures a specific look and animation techniques that emphasize detail and imagery along with “camera effects” like panning and zooming. However, in terms of storytelling and genre, the world of anime is as diverse as the many cultures that embrace it. Yes, a lot of Japanese anime series and films are based on preexisting manga that lean into science fiction, futurism, fantasy, and martial arts. Still, there is anime in every genre, from romance to horror, comedy to crime thrillers.
Whether you’re already a massive fan or a novice who wants to discover what the hype’s all about, Sling Freestream has a ton of anime channels and programming. From classic series and films to new shows in every genre, here’s your guide to watching a wide variety of anime on Sling Freestream. To start watching Sling Freestream on your web browser, click the link below, or visit the Sling Freestream page to create your free Sling account and watch on your TV or other devices!
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Anime x HIDIVE Channel
Anime x HIDIVE
HIDIVE is one of the most popular streaming services for Japanese anime straight from the source. Sling Freestream has sister channel Anime x HIDIVE, where you can binge marathons of full seasons of your favorite TV shows.
Top shows (subject to availability): Call of the Night
The Demon Girl Next Door
The Girl in Twilight
Bloom Into You
Crunchyroll
One of the biggest names in anime, Crunchyroll operated as Funimation for more than a decade prior to being purchased by Sony in 2017. Responsible for bringing the iconic Dragon Ball franchise to the U.S., Crunchyroll is one of the stalwarts of the anime industry in America. Like Anime x HIDIVE, their linear feed on Sling Freestream features lengthy blocks of programming you can binge all at once.
Top Shows: Robotech
Psycho Pass
Yowamushi Pedal Grande Road
The Count of Monte Cristo: Gankutsuou
Red Garden
Adult Swim
If we’re talking animated series for adults, at some point, Adult Swim is going to enter the chat. Through their Toonami vertical, the channel has introduced American audiences to dozens of beloved programs, and has produced their own popular series. Adult Swim and Toonami have undoubtedly been a gateway drug for countless anime fans the world over.
Top Shows: Attack on Titan
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
RetroCrush
RetroCrush has a massive library of classic anime series and movies (plus lots of Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog). In addition to a handful of soap operas like You’re My Pet and Mischievous Kiss, RetroCrush has dozens of shows and movies from the ‘90s, all available on-demand.
Top Shows and Movies: Lupin the 3rd Part II
Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
FilmRise Anime
One of the newer anime channels on Sling Freestream, the programming on FilmRise Anime is primarily focused on younger audiences. If your kids are into card battling, this is the channel for them (or you, no judgements here).
Top Shows: Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXHAL