Japanese anime shows are not only watched by kids but also quite popular among adults across the globe. Anime is a form of “utsushi-e,” which is a term used for Japanese painted moving figures. Thanks to this tradition, Japanese animators developed anime, and there are now over 10,000 anime shows available. Though there shouldn’t be any issues finding the right anime show based on your tastes, you may face issues finding the correct anime streaming Android app. A majority of anime apps are either loaded with ads or don’t do what they should. Here we try to solve this issue and will give you a list of the five best anime streaming Android apps.

1. AnimeLab

The first anime streaming app on this list is AnimeLab. It is quite a popular app for streaming a great collection of anime shows for free. The app contains over 700 anime shows and movies across 32 genres. The AnimeLab app allows its users to request any anime if not available in the catalog. AnimeLab is completely free, and ads are also not that intrusive.

You can get rid of ads, watch all the shows in HD quality, and get some other perks with a premium subscription. Popular shows that you can watch on this anime streaming app include Dragon Ball Super, One-Punch Man, Naruto, Naruto Shippuden & Boruto, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Tokyo Ghoul, Fairy Tail, Sword Art Online, and Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. The app interface is also pretty modern and intuitive.

2. Crunchyroll

The Crunchyroll anime streaming app is quite popular among anime lovers. The app boasts the largest library of anime shows with over 1,000 titles, coming to you straight from Japan. Crunchyroll also contains plenty of original Crunchyroll titles. Some popular shows that you can watch on this app are Dr. STONE, Tower of God, Re: ZERO – Starting Life in Another World, Black Clover, One Piece, Naruto Shippuden, My Hero Academia, Hunter x Hunter, and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

The app user interface is clean; however, it is bloated with ads. You can remove ads by buying the premium subscription, which is available for $7.99/month and $9.99/month, or you can opt for a $79/year plan. The latter is a cheaper option than paying monthly. The Crunchyroll anime app also has a huge library of Mangas (digital). It is available for a 14-day free trial, after which you need to go in for a subscription plan.

3. Netflix

Yes, you can watch some of the popular anime shows right in your Netflix app. Netflix does not need any introduction, but it is often used only for streaming movies and TV shows. However, it has a decent library of anime shows that you can watch on your Android device. Some popular anime shows you can watch on Netflix include Pokemon, Naruto, Your Lie in April, Hunter x Hunter, My Hero Academia, Castlevania, High School DxD, One Punch Man, and Tokyo Ghoul.

It is a nice option for those who already have a Netflix subscription. Since it is a very popular on-demand video streaming app, you can expect the anime library to grow with time. You can enjoy 30 days of free usage, after which you need to purchase a subscription. The plans start at $9/month for basic, $14/month for standard, and $18/month for a premium subscription, all having their own set of perks.

4. Funimation

Another free-to-use anime streaming application is Funimation. It has a huge catalog of anime shows. The best part of this app is that you can access all the anime shows without paying a dime. Yes! None of the anime shows are locked behind a paywall. However, that means the app contains a fair share of ads, but that is understandable considering everything within the app is free. You can buy a subscription that starts at $5.99/month or pay as much as $99.99/year.

Funimation is the official broadcaster for some anime series and a major distributor. This makes some specific shows unavailable on other platforms. But looking at the latest comments on the Play Store, the latest update has a buggy UI, frequent lags, etc. You may face problems with the latest version of the app, but you can expect a new update soon (hopefully) that fixes all the issues.

5. VRV

VRV is an all-in-one anime streaming app that will feed your anime appetite. This means that buying a subscription to VRV will give you access to other anime streaming platforms, such as Crunchyroll, Cartoon Hangover, Rooster Teeth, HIDIVE, Mondo, and VRV Select. This feature makes VRV the most affordable anime streaming app you can have on your Android device.

The subscription for VRV starts at $9.99/month, which is a decent price, considering the huge catalog of anime that it offers over different sources. The app not only has anime shows but other good watchable content as well. There is a free version of the app available, which for obvious reasons, is filled with ads. Overall, VRV is a good anime streaming app for anime lovers.

Wrapping Up

There are other anime streaming apps available on the Android Play Store. However, the main question is their legitimacy and how they manage your data. The above-listed apps are trusted by millions of anime lovers around the globe, making them a must-try if you are into anime watching. If you prefer to watch anime online, then check out this list.

My work has been published on Android Authority, Android Police, Android Central, BGR, Gadgets360, GSMArena, and more. A Six Sigma and Google Certified Digital Marketer who is covering tech-related content for the past 2 years.

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