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As Halloween approaches, Crunchyroll adds a thrilling twist to its lineup with 20 spooky anime titles now available for free through its AVOD (Advertising-Based Video On Demand) platform. From October 1st to 31st, 2024, anime fans can dive into bone-chilling favorites like Attack on Titan, Berserk, and Chainsaw Man without the need for a membership. The collection showcases some of the most iconic horror and dark fantasy series, delivering spine-tingling stories to binge-watch throughout the season.
A Halloween Treat for Anime Fans
Crunchyroll’s AVOD library offers anime enthusiasts an impressive range of free horror-themed series, just in time for the Halloween season. This offering includes classics such as Devil May Cry, where demon hunter Dante battles to save the world, and Tokyo Ghoul, a dark fantasy series set in a world where humans and flesh-eating ghouls collide. For fans of psychological thrillers, Future Diary presents a gripping narrative where characters must battle to control a diary that predicts the future.
The AVOD selection is not limited to well-known titles. It also introduces viewers to lesser-known yet equally captivating series like Mieruko-chan, a horror-comedy about a girl with supernatural powers, and Junji Ito Collection, featuring the eerie works of the acclaimed horror artist. Each series offers a unique take on the horror genre, from psychological suspense to supernatural terror, ensuring that there’s something for every viewer.
Highlights from the AVOD Library
Here’s a look at the 20 spooky anime titles available on Crunchyroll AVOD for Halloween 2024:
- Devil May Cry
Follow demon hunter Dante as he battles against the forces of darkness to save the world from the Demon King. A must-watch for fans of supernatural action. - Angels of Death
This romantic horror series tells the story of Rachel, a girl trapped in a mysterious building. With the help of a killer named Zack, they must defeat the bosses on each floor to escape. - Chainsaw Man
A dark fantasy horror where devil hunters face off against powerful devils. Set in 1997, it features Denji, the titular Chainsaw Man, fighting for survival. - Berserk (2016)
A dark, sword-and-sorcery classic. Guts, a mercenary swordsman, seeks revenge against his former friend, Griffith, in a world filled with betrayal and supernatural threats. - Tokyo Ghoul
In a world where flesh-eating Ghouls hide among humans, Ken Kaneki transforms into a half-Ghoul. He must balance his humanity with his need to feed on human flesh. - Another
This mystery horror follows Kōichi Sakakibara, a high school student trying to uncover the truth behind a series of murders linked to his new school and a cursed class. - Attack on Titan
A post-apocalyptic epic where humanity is on the verge of extinction, fending off giant Titans. Eren Yeager rises as a hero determined to save his people from the titanic threat. - Future Diary
A psychological thriller about Yukiteru Amano, who must fight 11 enemies to control a Future Diary that predicts events and shapes his destiny. - Blood Blockade Battlefront
In the city of Hellsalem’s Lot, Leonardo Watch joins a crime-fighting organization after gaining special powers, using them to combat monsters and terrorists. - The Case Study of Vanitas
Set in a steampunk version of 19th-century Paris, vampires fight for survival as Noe Archiviste and Vanitas search for a cure to help sick vampires. - X
Kamui Shiro returns to Tokyo to fulfill his mother’s promise and joins the Dragons of Heaven to save the world, all while battling his former friend, Fuma, now his enemy. - The Promised Neverland
Orphaned children discover the horrifying truth about their existence—they’re being raised as food for demons. They must escape their captors before it’s too late. - Soul Eater
Set at the Weapon Meister Academy, students train to defeat witches by transforming into weapons. A unique blend of horror, action, and dark comedy. - Overlord
When the servers of the MMORPG Yggdrasil shut down, one player, Momonga, remains. NPCs gain new personalities, and their actions begin to affect the real world. - Mieruko-chan
A horror-comedy where Miko Yotsuya gains the ability to see ghosts and monsters. She must navigate her everyday life while trying to ignore the terrifying entities she encounters. - Junji Ito Collection
A compilation of horror stories based on the works of legendary manga artist Junji Ito. Each episode delves into eerie, unsettling narratives sure to send shivers down your spine. - Higurashi: When They Cry
A murder mystery set in the 1980s, revolving around the strange events during the annual Watanagashi Festival. Keiichi Maebara must uncover the secrets of his new village. - Hellsing
In this vampire thriller, the Hellsing Organization fights to protect England from a deadly vampire invasion. A gripping tale of supernatural warfare. - Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku
This dark fantasy follows the assassin Gabimaru as he seeks redemption by searching for the Elixir of Life in a dangerous, mystical realm. - Danganronpa: The Animation
Based on the video game, students of Hope’s Peak Academy are trapped by a sadistic bear, Monokuma, and must kill their classmates to escape without being caught.
Where to Watch
All 20 anime titles will be available through Crunchyroll’s AVOD model until the end of October. Viewers can stream these series on Crunchyroll’s platform, and stay tuned for the additional offerings through Crunchyroll’s 24/7 Anime Channel. For those looking to expand their collection, Crunchyroll’s Halloween Store will also be going live with exclusive deals on anime merchandise.
