Pluto TV supercharges anime library with biggest content refresh ever

Pluto TV is kicking off the month of May with a major gift to anime fans: the most extensive anime content refresh in the platform’s history. As part of its Ani-May programming celebration, the free streaming service is rolling out over 800 hours of anime content, including 50+ new series, 120+ movies, and several brand-new 24/7 anime channels, all available for free.

This landmark refresh includes new dedicated channels like Anime x HIDIVE, Pluto TV Anime Comedy, and a full-time Inuyasha channel. Later in the month, Pluto TV Anime Movies and a Kids Anime channel will join the lineup, bringing in fan-favorite titles like Bakugan, Beyblade, D-Gata Defenders, and Slugterra.

“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.”

Highlights from Pluto TV’s Anime Refresh:

• New Anime Channels:

  • Anime x HIDIVE: Featuring series like Farming Life in Another World, Food Wars, Helck, and The Dangers in My Heart.

  • Pluto TV Anime Comedy: Including Pop Team Epic, Ghost Stories, Kyo Kara Maoh!, and Mr. Osomatsu.

  • Inuyasha Channel: Streaming Inuyasha and Inuyasha: The Final Act 24/7.

  • Anime Movies and Kids’ Anime channels arriving mid-May.

• Notable Movie Additions:

  • Bleach: Hellverse, ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Fate/Stay Night, Naruto Shippuden films, Saiyuki Reload, and Hunter x Hunter movies.

• Classic and Cult Titles:

  • Speed Racer, Millennium Actress, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Lupin the 3rd remain part of the broader anime offering.

Ani-May Programming Stunts

Throughout May, Pluto TV will host themed anime marathons and special programming blocks, including:

• Anime All Day:

  • The Devil Lady marathon (May 1–4)

  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure marathon (May 5–11)

  • Hunter x Hunter marathon (May 12–18)

  • Speed Racer marathon (May 19–25)

  • Death Note marathon (May 26–31)

• Anime x HIDIVE Highlights:

  • Food Wars marathon – May 3

  • Fate/Stay Night – May 10

  • K-On! – May 17–18

  • My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU – May 24

  • Clannad – May 30–31

• Special Events:

  • One Piece Birthday Bash – May 5

  • Bleach Movie Marathon – May 17

  • Hunter x Hunter Movie Night – May 18

  • Naruto Movie Marathon – May 24–25

  • 80s–90s Throwback Anime Movies – May 30

  • Urusei Yatsura and City Hunter marathons – May 31

• Spotlight Showcases:

  • Sailor Moon Movie Marathon – May 3

  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie Marathon – May 17

  • Lupin the 3rd Movie Marathon – May 24

Source: Pluto