Summary

Anime fans can enjoy a variety of spooky, Halloween-themed titles for free on Crunchyroll in October, including both classics and newer titles. The celebration includes such titles as Blue Exorcist, Corpse Princess: Shikabane Hime, Hellsing Ultimate, Is this a Zombie?, The Vampire Dies in No Time, Tokyo Ghoul, and more! The content is accessible for free users, but there will be ads, similar to other free streaming platforms.

As October makes it grand entrance, fans of all things scary are looking to new entertainment to pass the time. Some look for the classics. Some look for more recent titles. But what about fans of anime? If you happen to be among that group then Crunchyroll has a special treat in mind! For the month of October, the anime streaming service will be putting up a number of spooky, Halloween themed titles for free! The content is available to anybody who signs up for a free-user account with Crunchyroll, and there are only two catches to be wary of.

The first is that the content will only be free with ads, however this is a common occurrence with other free streaming platforms like Tubi or PlutoTV. The second catch is that some of these titles may vary depending on your region, so if you’re outside of the United States there’s a chance something won’t be available for you. Currently, there are no details on the specific limitations, so it’s a matter of trial and error. Now, without further ado, here is the list!

Blood Blockade Battlefront Blue Exorcist Corpse Princess: Shikabane Hime Deadman Wonderland Ghost Hunt Hell’s Paradise Hellsing Hellsing Ultimate Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU How to Keep a Mummy Is this a Zombie? Junji Ito Collection Kemono Jihen Mieruko-chan The Case Study of Vanitas The Vampire Dies in No Time Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Tokyo Ghoul Trinity Blood ZOMBIE LAND SAGA

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The Variety of Anime & Horror Courtesy of Crunchyroll
Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun

What makes this list so good is the variety. There’s not just gore and grimdark available for audiences, such as Hellsing or Higurashi. Fans looking for more laughs can tune into the likes of ZOMBIE LAND SAGA or The Vampire Dies in No Time. Even those looking for something cute with little monsters can enjoy How to Keep a Mummy! The list also varies in newer and slightly older titles, perfect for anybody looking for either a classic or a new experience.

Throughout the streaming wars, anime fans are always caught in the middle. Sometimes a big name gets picked up for distribution by another service, or their favorite series gets ignored. Being an anime fan involves being part of a niche audience, but with a wide variety of content to enjoy at the same time. But in the past few years, Crunchyroll has been slowly working its way up to being the biggest contender in the market.

After being purchased by Sony and having Funimation’s dubs being absorbed into their library, the platform has become the most popular place to find anything from simulcasts to dubs to even movies. To have a list of titles for curious newcomers seems like a surefire way to get potential new subscribers itching for more. Or, in the very least, it’s a great way for fans to test the waters on a title they’re curious on without having to subscribe.

Whatever your reason might be, now is a great time to get a free Crunchyroll account.