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7 Best Websites to Stream and Download Anime

Ever wondered why there is such a big following for anime worldwide? Well jump in and catch an episode of Naruto or My Hero Academia. Be it the best action sequences or nail-biting stories, anime has it all. Anime blends unique visual arts with gripping tales and awesome effects which provide an addictive experience to all types of viewers. Remember Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z from your childhood? We became otakus even before we knew it. Anime has outgrown from being mere entertainment to providing philosophical ideas, heart-touching morals, tales of spirituality, and much more. 

There are loads of sites available for binge-watching anime content and we have handpicked a few of the best sites. Remember, you can always catch your favorite anime series and movies on Netflix and Amazon Prime but the downside is that they are not free and do not provide a dedicated platform for anime content, and has limited titles. If you are looking to download the latest episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen or stream One Punch Man for free, then worry no more. Here we list the top sites where you can watch and download your favorite anime series and films for free. 

123anime 

123anime has topped our lists due to its simple site layout and minimal ads. You can choose from a wide range of categories to watch from. The stream quality is adjustable and dubbed versions are available too. The best part is that the site provides direct links as well as torrent mirrors along with various video qualities while downloading. You can switch between themes and create a free profile to resume watching from where you stopped. 

The only minus we could list is that the subtitles are always ‘ON’ in non-dubbed series and it cannot be turned OFF. This can be frustrating for some anime lovers at least but we hope this would be sorted soon. 

Without a doubt, the process is as easy as the name itself. On your count of one, two, three, you will get the anime downloaded on your device. 

gogoanime 

The go-to site for all anime fans, be sure to bookmark gogoanime for its wide range of anime collections ranging from Japanese to dubbed as well as Chinese. The website requires you to log in (which is free and does not require any card details) in order to start downloading. There are multiple sources to stream from and the organization of the website is excellent. If you are looking for unlimited downloads and good quality stream links, make sure to visit gogoanime. The site is constantly updated with the latest content and new episodes are added right after the official release. 

So, if you are looking for the latest releases, gogoanime is one of your best bets. The website is also known for its excellent speed. These features make them a perfect zone for anime lovers to spend their fun time.  

9anime 

The site description on 9anime simply says ‘a better place to watch anime’. The reason we love this site is the large number of genres into which it has divided its content and hence allows for confused anime lovers to stumble upon great content. The filter option is great and the site even ranks series based on popularity. Tired of anime series and decide to watch a movie? 9anime has got the largest collection of anime movies and mini-series to watch from. You can also go ahead and download as much content as you like without having to sign up or reveal your payment details. The site also keeps updated on the latest releases but is yet to include fan-favourite titles such as Attack on Titan and Death Note. Yet another feature 9anime offers is the random anime button near the top which loads a random series or film to watch on the go. 

So, if you have only started loving animes and looking for well-sorted content, give 9anime a try. 

Animeheaven 

One of the best sites to stream anime, Animeheaven contains all your favorite titles in different audio as well as quality. The site is well designed and easy to navigate. It is the only site that keeps track of new episodes that are yet to be released and keeps a countdown of them. Advertisements are very little and therefore provide a seamless binge-watching experience for all. Unfortunately, this is a stream-only site which means you cannot download the titles but only watch them online. But for those wishing to watch online, this is literally heaven with all your favorite shows just a click away. 

So, if you have proper access to the internet with an adequate data plan, start watching your favourite shows in HD! On Animeheaven. 

Crunchyroll 

If you are a hardcore anime fan looking for a no-ad experience then Crunchyroll is the place to go. You can get a 14-day free trial of the premium plan wherein you can stream all your favorite anime all day long. The site hosts almost every known title and you can continue in the standard version after your free trial is over (with ads of course). Along with anime content, you can also shop for anime apparel and goodies from the Crunchyroll shop. The latest news about your favorite show is now available on the website too. The site is available in 180+ countries. The cons of this site are the annoying unskippable ads during the video streaming while on the standard plan. 

Concluding, Crunchyroll is a perfect piece of the pie if you can spend a little cash on premium plans. We assure uninterrupted and ad-free experience that will ignite your passion for anime. 

Kissanime

Want a website that can manage your anime episodes? Are you having trouble keeping track of your shows? Visit Kissanime, create your free account, and enjoy switching between various series without having to worry about your progress as Kissanime do it for you. It is completely free and has a large database of the hottest anime to date. You can download or watch in any quality from 240p to 1080p. Kissanime offers dubbed as well as subbed content and its advanced filters can make finding titles easy and fun. Even though the site is available worldwide, it is blocked in some countries now and the use of a VPN may be required. If you can bear with this and some pop-up ads then Kisssanime is the place for you. 

But Kissanime can also be troublesome at times. Repeated pop-ups, redirects and ads can often be disturbing. And even more disturbing is that most often, clicking any of those may expose you to malware attacks. So, be double aware of your activities in these websites. 

Myanimelist 

Myanimelist is the complete package for all the anime lovers out there. Complete with forums, clubs, and a large community where you can share your love for various content while browsing for your favorite shows. It does not host videos however and you will be redirected to other sites where you can watch or download the episodes. Myanimelist provides a forum where you can rate discuss and catch the latest anime news. It also has a store for shopping anime apparel.  

Myanimelist in essence is a Wikipedia, Reddit, and IMDB of anime all rolled into one. It is not available to stream in some countries and a VPN might come in handy. 

Also, remember that some of these anime downloading sites are banned in several countries. As a necessary precaution, they keep changing the extensions quite often. So, if you find an error message for your last used site address, just google the site name and you will get the new extension. 

So, these are our recommendations for seamless anime downloads and streams. We have not included Netflix, Funimation, Hulu, etc since they are subscription-based and only available in certain regions while providing limited content. There are many more sites to add to this list but we have followed strict parameters like user experience, interface, ease of download, etc. And that finally helped us come up with the 7 best sites to stream and download anime. 

Hope you enjoyed the list.   

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