Pluto TV is kicking off May 2025 with a massive celebration for anime fans! The free streaming service is supercharging its anime lineup with its most extensive content refresh ever, adding over 800 hours of anime, 120+ movies, and 50+ new series. This includes the launch of brand-new channels like Anime x HIDIVE, Pluto TV Anime Comedy, a 24/7 Inuyasha channel, Pluto TV Anime Movies, and a Kids Anime channel. It’s the biggest evolution of Pluto TV’s anime offering since its launch, packed with fan-favorites and refreshed content for anime enthusiasts of all levels.
A Deep Dive into the New Anime Channels
Pluto TV is rolling out five new anime channels as part of its Ani-May celebration:
- Anime x HIDIVE: This channel is your go-to spot for a curated selection of HIDIVE’s most beloved titles. Dive into fantasy, slice-of-life, romance, and more with series like Farming Life in Another World, Food Wars!, Helck, and The Dangers in My Heart. Anime x HIDIVE offers both English subs and dubs, episodic series, movies, and more, delivering a 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 along with your favorite characters! This channel houses hilarious and irreverent comedies like Pop Team Epic, Ghost Stories, Kyo Kara Maoh!, and Mr. Osomatsu. From mystical worlds to high school classrooms, enjoy stories about the power of friendship and zany adventures.
- Inuyasha Channel: In celebration of the anime’s 25th anniversary, Pluto TV has launched a 24/7 channel dedicated entirely to Inuyasha. Relive the classic series and its sequel, Inuyasha: The Final Act, anytime you want. For those wanting a nostalgic return to the early days of Western anime fandom, Pluto TV aims to recreate the traditional TV watching experience by offering a live broadcast of the series in order, meaning fans can relive the days of catching random episodes. All 167 episodes of Inuyasha are available on demand, in addition to the series’ sequel movie Inuyasha: The Final Act. Fans wanting more Inuyasha can also watch all 48 episodes of the series’ sequel, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon on Pluto.
- Pluto TV Anime Movies: Tune in for feature-length anime stories from beloved franchises. Whether you’re looking for celebrated classics, fan-favorite hits, or cult darlings, this channel has got you covered with a dynamic lineup of films from series like Naruto Shippuden, Lupin the 3rd, Bleach, and beyond.
- Kids Anime: Embark on thrilling adventures with action-packed scenes, laughter-filled journeys, and heartwarming friendships! This channel features fan-favorite series like D-Gata Defenders, Bakugan, Beyblade, and Slugterra.
Ani-May Marathons and Special Events
Pluto TV’s Ani-May celebration includes a series of themed anime marathons and special programming blocks throughout May:
- Anime All Day Marathons:
- May 1 – May 4: Dive into the dark, psychological sci-fi journey of The Devil Lady marathon.
- May 5 – May 11: Get bizarre with back-to-back episodes of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, featuring iconic moments from the Joestar lineage.
- May 12 – May 18: Join Gon and Killua for an epic HUNTERxHUNTER marathon packed with action, heart, and unforgettable battles.
- May 19 – May 25: Buckle up for high-octane nostalgia with the Speed Racer marathon, showcasing the original Mach 5 adventures.
- May 26 – May 31: Step into the shadows with a full-throttle Death Note marathon.
- Anime x HIDIVE Marathons:
- May 3: Bring your appetite for drama and delicious competition with a Food Wars! marathon.
- May 10: Enter a world of magic and fate with a full-day Fate/stay night marathon.
- May 17 – May 18: Celebrate the light-hearted charm of K-On! with an extended weekend marathon of this beloved music-themed slice-of-life series.
- May 24: It’s teen angst meets romantic comedy in an all-day My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU marathon.
- May 30 – May 31: Prepare for tears and timeless emotion with a two-day Clannad marathon.
- Pluto TV Anime Movies Marathons:
- May 17 (1:00 PM – 3:30 AM): Enter the soul society with an epic Bleach movie marathon.
- May 18 (7:00 PM – 2:00 AM): Double the drama with a HUNTERxHUNTER movie double feature.
- May 24 – May 25: Ninja fans, rejoice! It’s a Naruto movie weekend marathon.
- May 30: Travel back in time with a nostalgic 80s–90s Throwback Anime Movie Marathon.
- May 31: Enjoy a double feature of classic cool with Urusei Yatsura and City Hunter movie marathons.
- Special Spotlights:
- May 3 (7:30 PM): Relive the magic with the Sailor Moon Movie Marathon, including Sailor Moon R: The Movie, Sailor Moon S: The Movie, and Sailor Moon Super S: The Movie.
- May 5: One Piece Birthday Bash, which will include “the introduction of Gears 2 and 3 and Luffy’s iconic song from the Skypiea Arc”.
- May 17 (4:00 PM): The duel is on with the Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie Marathon, featuring Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie, The Dark Side of Dimensions, and Bonds Beyond Time.
- May 24 (4:00 PM): Heists, humor, and hijinks with a Lupin the 3rd Movie Marathon.
New Anime Movie Additions
The refresh includes over 120 anime movies, including iconic titles like InuYasha: The Final Act, Bleach: Hellverse, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, and Hunter x Hunter films. These join cult classics such as the Naruto Shippuden films, Fate/stay night, Saiyuki Reload, and BLEACH films.
Pluto TV’s Commitment to Anime
“With this extensive category refresh, we’re deepening Pluto TV’s commitment to the anime community, and its incredibly passionate and engaged fandom,” said Scott Reich, SVP Programming at Pluto TV. “Whether a lifelong fan or new to the genre, our expanded Anime category offers something for everyone. This update underscores our dedication to super-serving niche audiences with curated, high-quality, free programming and delivering a streaming experience that truly speaks to the heart of fandoms.”
This update complements Pluto TV’s vast and varied anime library, featuring fan-favorites like Speed Racer and Millennium Actress, alongside existing channels including Crunchyroll, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Lupin the 3rd.
More Than Just Anime: Other New Channels on Pluto TV
While the anime refresh is a major highlight, Pluto TV is also adding other new channels in May 2025, including:
- S.W.A.T.: For fans of action and crime dramas, this channel streams the series S.W.A.T. 24/7, focusing on the challenges of loyalty faced by a highly skilled unit navigating the streets of Los Angeles.
- Tennis Channel 2: Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy select live tournament coverage from both the women’s and men’s professional tours, along with original series and interviews.
- Comedy Central Pluto & Comedy Central Animation: While launched earlier in the year, these channels continue to bring a wide array of comedic content, including classic sitcoms, stand-up specials, and animated shows. Comedy Central Pluto features a mix of popular Comedy Central shows, both past and present. Comedy Central Animation focuses on animated comedy programming, with a particular emphasis on shows from Comedy Central’s extensive library.
- Just For Laughs Gags: Launched internationally in April, this FAST channel features dialogue-free prank content associated with the Canadian comedy brand.
How to Watch
Pluto TV is a free streaming service, accessible across all major mobile, web, and connected TV devices. You can easily access and stream Pluto TV’s diverse lineup of channels and on-demand titles without any subscription fees.
With its extensive anime refresh and the addition of new channels, Pluto TV is solidifying its position as a go-to destination for free entertainment. Whether you’re a die-hard anime fan or just looking for something new to watch, Pluto TV has something for everyone this May!
