Pluto TV is supercharging its anime offerings this May, delivering a massive content refresh just in time for “Ani-May.” Anime fans, prepare to be thrilled! The free streaming service is rolling out over 800 hours of anime content, including more than 120 movies and 50 new series. This extensive update marks the most significant evolution of Pluto TV’s anime category since its launch, introducing brand-new channels, fan-favorite series, and refreshed content for anime enthusiasts of all levels, all for free.
A Wave of New Anime Channels
Pluto TV is launching a slew of new, dedicated anime channels:
- Anime x HIDIVE: Dive into a curated selection of HIDIVE’s most beloved titles.
- Pluto TV Anime Comedy: Get ready to laugh with some of the funniest anime series.
- Inuyasha Channel: Enjoy a 24/7 stream of the classic Inuyasha series.
- Pluto TV Anime Movies: A dynamic lineup of feature-length anime films.
- Kids Anime: Fun and exciting anime for younger viewers.
Anime x HIDIVE: A Genre-Spanning Experience
Anime x HIDIVE offers a hand-picked selection of HIDIVE’s most popular anime, including:
- Farming Life in Another World
- Food Wars!
- Helck
- The Dangers in My Heart
The channel features English subtitles and dubs, episodic series, movies, and more, delivering a full-tilt, genre-spanning anime experience with blockbusters, classics, and underrated masterpieces from Japan’s leading and emerging producers.
Pluto TV Anime Comedy: Get Ready to Laugh
Need a good laugh? Pluto TV Anime Comedy has you covered with series like:
- Pop Team Epic
- Ghost Stories
- Kyo Kara Maoh!
- Mr. Osomatsu
From mystical worlds to high school classrooms, enjoy stories about friendship and hilarious, irreverent comedies.
Inuyasha Channel: Relive the Classic
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Inuyasha with a dedicated 24/7 channel. Follow Kagome Higurashi, a ninth grader who gets pulled into an ancient well and transported 500 years into the past. Fans can relive the days of catching random episodes with the live broadcast or watch all 167 episodes of Inuyasha on demand, in addition to the series’ sequel movie, Inuyasha: The Final Act. For even more Inuyasha, fans can watch all 48 episodes of the sequel series, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon.
Pluto TV Anime Movies: Epic Anime Films
Pluto TV Anime Movies will showcase a dynamic lineup of films from beloved franchises, including:
- Naruto Shippuden
- Lupin the 3rd
- Bleach
- InuYasha: The Final Act
- Bleach: Hellverse
- ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead
- Hunter x Hunter films
- Fate/stay night
- Saiyuki Reload
- BLEACH films
Kids Anime: Adventures for Younger Fans
The Kids Anime channel features exciting adventures and heartwarming stories for younger viewers, including series like:
- D-Gata Defenders
- Bakugan
- Beyblade
- Slugterra
Ani-May Programming Stunts
Throughout May, Pluto TV will host themed anime marathons and special programming blocks.
Anime All Day Marathons
- May 1–4: Dive into the dark, psychological sci-fi journey of The Devil Lady marathon.
- May 5–11: Get bizarre with back-to-back episodes of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, featuring iconic moments from the Joestar lineage.
- May 12–18: Join Gon and Killua for an epic Hunter x Hunter marathon.
- May 19–25: Buckle up for high-octane nostalgia with the Speed Racer marathon.
- May 26–31: Delve into the mysteries of Death Note.
Special Events
- One Piece Birthday Bash (May 5): Celebrate with the introduction of Gears 2 and 3 and Luffy’s iconic song from the Skypiea Arc.
- Anime x HIDIVE Marathons (Starting May 3): Enjoy a Food Wars! marathon to kick things off.
- Anime Movie Marathons:
- Sailor Moon (May 3)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! (May 17)
- Lupin the 3rd (May 24)
- 80s-90s Throwback Anime Movie Marathon
- Clannad Marathon (May 30-31)
A Commitment to Anime Fans
Scott Reich, SVP Programming at Pluto TV, emphasized the platform’s commitment to the anime community: “With this extensive category refresh, we’re deepening Pluto TV’s commitment to the anime community, and its incredibly passionate and engaged fandom. Whether a lifelong fan or new to the genre, our expanded Anime category offers something for everyone.”
More Than Just Anime
While anime is taking center stage this May, Pluto TV continues to offer a wide variety of content.
New Movie Titles
Pluto TV is adding a host of new movie titles in May, including:
- American Outlaws
- Bad Ass
- Bad Ass 2: Bad Asses
- Bad Ass 3: Bad Asses On The Bayou
- The Big Hit
- Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk
- Black Cop
- Boogie Nights
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
- Double Team
- The Faculty
- Faster
- A Few Good Men
- Gladiator
- Go (1999)
- Hamburger Hill
- Hellboy (2004)
- House Of Flying Daggers
- Hyena Road
- Identity (2003)
- Jamesy Boy
- Jawbreaker (1999)
- Jerry Maguire
- Junebug
- Kung Fu Hustle
- Little Man
- Man Of The House (2005)
- Mission: Impossible
- Mission: Impossible II
- Mission: Impossible III
- Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
- Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
- Multiplicity
- Next Of Kin
- Only The Brave (2017)
- The Other Boleyn Girl
- Pain & Gain
- Panic Room
- Playing With Fire
- Predestination
- Proud Mary
- The Raid 2
- Raid, The: Redemption
- Safety Not Guaranteed
- Saving Face (2005)
- Single White Female (1992)
- Southland Tales
- The Tailor Of Panama
- The Ides Of March
- Thunderheart
- Tigerland
- Zero Dark Thirty
Other New Channels
Pluto TV is also adding channels dedicated to other genres:
- S.W.A.T.: A 24/7 channel dedicated to the action-packed series.
- Tennis Channel 2: Airing live tournament coverage and original series.
- Just For Laughs Gags: Featuring dialogue-free prank content (available in Canada, Latin America, Brazil, France, Italy, and the Nordics).
- Pluto TV ROCKY + Creed: Seven movies, five decades, two champs.
- UFC 24/7: UFC action.
- Sketchy AF: A channel that’s home to the funniest comedians and sketchiest characters that ever aired on television.
With such a massive influx of content, Pluto TV is positioning itself as a go-to destination for free streaming entertainment. Whether you’re an anime aficionado, a movie buff, or just looking for some laughs, Pluto TV has something for you this May.
