Crunchyroll Expands Ad-Supported Section with Chainsaw Man, Spy×Family & More Titles

Crunchyroll has expanded its ad-supported catalog, introducing a lineup of sought-after anime titles such as Chainsaw Man, Spy×Family, Vinland Saga, Blue Lock, Lycoris Recoil, My Dress-Up Darling, and more! This allows free Crunchyroll users to enjoy these new advertising video-on-demand (AVOD) offerings.

While these titles are accessible in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, availability may differ for users in other regions. 

In March 2022, Crunchyroll announced a shift in its viewing system, stopping free ad-supported access to new and ongoing simulcasts starting from the spring 2022 season. Subscriptions became necessary for viewing these simulcasts, with the first three episodes of each series remaining ad-supported for a week after debut, and following episodes becoming exclusive to subscribers.

While ad-supported viewing was no longer available for ongoing anime starting in spring 2022, Crunchyroll ensured that content before this season would still be accessible for free with ads. Also, Crunchyroll introduced “Seasonal Samplers” in September 2022, which offers new content for free with ads at the start of each anime season and regularly refreshes the AVOD content lineup. 

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What Titles Are AVOD Supported in Crunchyroll? 

For the past few weeks, Crunchyroll has been expanding its watch list, especially in India. From psychological sci-fi “Psycho-Pass” to fan-favorite Jujutsu Kaisen, Crunchyroll boasts an impressive and large roster of series to stream. Let’s take a look at which famous titles are now available to stream for free, with ads, of course. 

List of Titles Available With Ads

1. Beast Tamer: Episodes 1-13, Sub and Dub 
2. Blue Lock: Sub-Episodes 1-24, Dub- Episodes 1-3
3. Bocchi the Rock!: Sub-Episodes 1-12
4. Bungo Stray Dogs: Sub- Episodes 1-12, Dub- Episodes 1-3
5. Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill: Sub-Episodes 1-12, Dub- Episodes 1-3
6. Chainsaw Man: Sub- Episodes 1-12, Dub- Episodes 1-3
7. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion: Sub-Episodes 1-25, Dub- Episodes 1-3 (Unavailable in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand)
8. The Daily Life of the Immortal King: Sub-Episodes 1-15, Dub- Episodes 1-3
9. Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro: Sub-Episodes 1-12, Dub- Episodes 1-3
10. Golden Kamuy: Sub-Episodes 1-25, Dub- Episodes 1-3
11. Lycoris Recoil: Sub- Episodes 1-12, Dub- Episodes 1-3
12. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury: Sub- Episodes 0-12, Dub- Episodes 0-2
13. My Dress-Up Darling: Sub Episodes 1-12, Dub- Episodes 1-3
14. Ranking of Kings: Sub Episodes 1-23, Dub- Episodes 1-3
15. The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist In Another World: Sub Episodes 1-13, Dub- Episodes 1-3
16. Soul Eater: Sub-Episodes 1-25, Dub- Episodes 1-3 (Unavailable in the UK and Ireland)
17. Spy×Family: Sub- Episodes 1-25, Dub- Episodes 1-3
18. Vinland Saga: Sub- Episodes 1-24
19. Yona of the Dawn: Sub- Episodes 1-24, Dub- Episodes 1-3

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is your online one-stop streaming platform solely for anime, manga, and East Asian content. Founded in 2006 by Kun Gao and his co-founders, Crunchyroll has since become a go-to destination for millions of anime enthusiasts worldwide.

Originally created as a platform for fans to upload and share subtitled anime content, it has now become a legal streaming service, partnering with various anime studios and distributors to provide a huge library of licensed anime series and films. They even have a Crunchyroll Anime Award! There’s not one person who hasn’t heard of the platform, even famous anitubers such as Gigguk use it as their news source. 

One of the main features is the unending catalog of both popular and niche anime titles, including classic shows and newly released episodes. Users can choose between free, ad-supported streaming and premium subscription options that offer ad-free viewing, early access to episodes, and offline downloads. It also offers manga to enjoy!

For years, Crunchyroll has been a VIP in the global anime community, helping to popularize and distribute Japanese animation to international fans. The platform has also been involved in producing original content and collaborations within the anime industry. 

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