Crunchyroll Ani-May 2026

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2026

Ani-May is Crunchyroll’s month-long celebration of anime and the fans who love it.

For the next 31 days we’ll be watching, wearing, chatting, posting, and celebrating all things anime. Why? Because anime is that good, and it deserves its own month. Let’s go!

This year’s headliners

The Main Attractions

  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea

    April 30

    Global

    See it on the big screen! Check your local theater for times and ticket information.

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  • Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc

    April 30

    Global

    Time to pull the cord and get those chainsaws a little bloody. Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc is available to stream on Crunchyroll starting 4/30.

    It's Here

  • Ani-May Watch Parties

    May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

    Global

    Spend your Saturday watching episodes with the global anime community each week.

    Join In

  • Now Trending at Outernet London

    May 22-24

    London

    Celebrate Ani-May with an immersive experience at Outernet, London

    Go See

  • The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

    May 23

    Tokyo, Global

    The big night is here. 10 years in the making. See who takes home the awards this year.

    Check It Out

  • Forza Horizon 6

    May 7-31

    Global

    Celebrate the release of Forza Horizon 6 with an exclusive in-game Car Voucher for Crunchyroll members. Offer ends 5/31.

    Claim Offer

  • Watch Some Anime!

    May 7

    Global

    Celebrate Ani-May with a Month of Must-Watch Anime, curated by our editors.

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This Month

30 Livestream

Ani-May Kickoff Livestream with Tim Lyu & Adam McArthur

Global

Hang out with your boy Tim Lyu on 4/30 at 12pm PT as he dives into all things Ani-May.
Learn more
01 Partnership

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance

Global

Get exclusive Crunchyroll gear for your character.
Learn more
03 Livestream

Ani-May Action Watch Party

France, Germany, Italy

Join us in an upcoming anime watch party with the global community. Sundays from 2pm CET in France, Germany and Italy.
07 Promo

Forza Horizon 6

Global

Celebrate the release of Forza Horizon 6 with an exclusive in-game Car Voucher for Crunchyroll members. Offer ends 5/31.
Claim Offer
10 Livestream

Ani-May Sports Watch Party

France, Germany, Italy

Join us in an upcoming anime watch party with the global community. Sundays from 2pm CET in France, Germany and Italy.
14 Livestream

Twitch Ani-May Watch Party Marathon

Global

Join Twitch streamers every day from May 14-20 for an anime watch party marathon, AND get an exclusive 15% Crunchyroll Store discount plus custom Hime & Yuzu Chat Badges when you sign up for Twitch Turbo.
Learn more
19 In Theaters

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (re-release)

Paris, France

Celebrate Ani-May with Crunchyroll on the big screen at Le Grand Rex and Pathé Quai d'Ivry.
Learn more
22 Expo

Forbidden Planet Limited Ani-May corner at the MCM Comic Con London

London, UK

See an exclusive Ani-May pop up at Forbidden Planet Limited near Comic Con London.
Learn more
24 Livestream

Ani-May Shojo Watch Party

France, Germany, Italy

Join us in an upcoming anime watch party with the global community. Sundays from 2pm CET in France, Germany and Italy.
26 In Theaters

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (re-release)

London, UK

Celebrate Ani-May with Crunchyroll on the big screen at Odeon Greenwich.
Learn more
31 Livestream

Ani-May Catalog Gems Watch Party

France, Germany, Italy

Join us in an upcoming anime watch party with the global community. Sundays from 2pm CET in France, Germany and Italy.
01 Streaming

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Global

Streaming on Crunchyroll starting 4/30 to celebrate the start of Ani-May, watch Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc!
Learn more
01 Partnership

Ani-May - It's On Delta!

USA

Catch up on your favorite anime on your next flight.
Learn more
05 In Theaters

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea

London, UK

Celebrate Ani-May with Crunchyroll on the big screen at Odeon Greenwich.
Learn more
09 Livestream

Ani-May Sports Watch Party

Global

Join us in an upcoming anime watch party with the global community. Saturdays from 10am PT.
Learn more
12 In Theaters

My Hero Academia: You're Next (re-release)

Paris, France

Celebrate Ani-May with Crunchyroll on the big screen at Le Grand Rex and Pathé Quai d'Ivry.
Learn more
16 Livestream

Ani-May Isekai Watch Party

Global

Join us in an upcoming anime watch party with the global community. Saturdays from 10am PT.
Learn more
19 In Theaters

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (re-release)

London, UK

Celebrate Ani-May with Crunchyroll on the big screen at Odeon Greenwich.
Learn more
23 Livestream

Ani-May Shojo Watch Party

Global

Join us in an upcoming anime watch party with the global community. Saturdays from 10am PT.
Learn more
25 Livestream

TikTok Watch Party

Global

Watch your favorite anime episodes with the global community.
30 Livestream

Ani-May Catalog Gems Watch Party

Global

Join us in an upcoming anime watch party with the global community. Saturdays from 10am PT.
Learn more
01 In Theaters

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea

Global

Starting 4/28. See it on the big screen! Check your local theater for times and ticket information.
Learn more
02 Livestream

Ani-May Action Watch Party

Global

Join us in an upcoming anime watch party with the global community. Saturdays from 10am PT.
Learn more
05 Pop Up

Brazil Subway Station Giveaways

São Paulo, Brazil

Come see an immersive activation at the Fradique Coutinho metro station in São Paulo. Featuring Ani-May giveaways for fans!
09 Expo

Mumbai Comic Con 2026

Mumbai, India

Don't miss what Ani-May has in store at Mumbai Comic Con.
Learn more
12 In Theaters

My Hero Academia: You're Next (re-release)

London, UK

Celebrate Ani-May with Crunchyroll on the big screen at Odeon Greenwich.
Learn more
17 Livestream

Ani-May Isekai Watch Party

France, Germany, Italy

Join us in an upcoming anime watch party with the global community. Sundays from 2pm CET in France, Germany and Italy.
22 Pop Up

Celebrate Ani-May at Outernet

London, UK

Experience Ani-May with an immersive visual anime display at The Now Trending Space in Central London.
23 Streaming

The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

Tokyo, Japan

The big night is here. See who takes home the awards this year.
Learn more
26 In Theaters

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (re-release)

Paris, France

Celebrate Ani-May with Crunchyroll on the big screen at Le Grand Rex and Pathé Quai d'Ivry.
Learn more
30 Expo

AFA Thailand 2026

Bangkok, Thailand

Come by AFA Thailand to interact with a branded Ani-May experience.
Learn more
Social media

#animay

Track all things anime this month! We have anime superfans like Big Sean, hannah bahng, Noah Lyles and Thea Trinidad showing up - with guest dubbing, unforgettable cosplay fits, and original fan art coming your way. Keep eyes on it here!

Game On

Play It Loud

Crunchyroll x Spotify: REI AMI's Anime Favorites

Tune in for an anime-inspired playlist on Spotify from anime-enthusiast and pop superstar REI AMI (KPop Demon Hunters) on Crunchyroll’s dedicated shelf in the Anime genre hub.

Listen now