Pluto TV is boosting its anime content lineup with what the free service is calling its “most extensive content refresh ever.” Ani-May will include new channels, fan-favorite series, and refreshed content for anime enthusiasts, all for free.
The refresh will include the launch of five new anime channels – Anime x HIDIVE featuring top titles from HIDIVE like Farming Life in Another World, Food Wars, Helck and The Dangers in My Heart; Pluto TV Anime Comedy Pop Team Epic, Ghost Stories, Kyo Kara Maoh!, Mr. Osomatsu, and more; a dedicated channel for Inuyasha; Pluto TV Anime Movies with Naruto Shippuden, Lupin the 3rd, Bleach, and more; and a Kids Anime channel with an-favorite series like D-Gata Defenders, Bakugan, Beyblade, and Slugterra.
“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.”
Here’s the anime schedule for May:
Anime All Day
- Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 4: Dive into a dark, psychological sci-fi journey with Go Nagai’s The Devil Lady marathon.
- Monday, May 5 – Sunday, May 11: Get bizarre with back-to-back episodes of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, featuring iconic moments from the Joestar lineage.
- Monday, May 12 – Sunday, May 18: Join Gon and Killua for an epic HUNTERxHUNTER marathon packed with action, heart, and unforgettable battles.
- Monday, May 19 – Sunday, May 25: Buckle up for high-octane nostalgia with the Speed Racer marathon, showcasing the original Mach 5 adventures.
- Monday, May 26 – Saturday, May 31: Step into the shadows with a full-throttle Death Note marathon — from Light’s first encounter with Ryuk to the psychological warfare with L.
ANIME x HIDIVE
- Saturday, May 3 (All Day): Bring your appetite for drama and delicious competition with a Food Wars marathon.
- Saturday, May 10 (All Day): Enter a world of magic and fate with a full-day Fate/Stay Night marathon.
- Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 18: Celebrate the light-hearted charm of K-On! with an extended weekend marathon of this beloved music-themed slice-of-life series.
- Saturday, May 24 (All Day): It’s teen angst meets romantic comedy in an all-day My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU marathon.
- Friday, May 30 – Saturday, May 31: Prepare for tears and timeless emotion with a two-day Clannad marathon.
Special Event: One Piece Birthday Bash
- Monday, May 5 (All Day): Celebrate Monkey D. Luffy’s birthday with an action-packed marathon featuring Luffy’s most iconic moments, from clashes with Arlong, Crocodile, Enel, Lucci, Hordy, and Doflamingo, to the unforgettable moment he punches a celestial dragon. The marathon also includes the introduction of Gears 2 and 3 and Luffy’s iconic song from the Skypiea Arc.
Pluto TV Anime Movies
- Saturday, May 17 (1:00 PM – 3:30 AM): Enter the soul society with an epic Bleach movie marathon.
- Sunday, May 18 (7:00 PM – 2:00 AM): Double the drama with a HUNTERxHUNTER movie double feature.
- Saturday, May 24 – Sunday, May 25: Ninja fans, rejoice! It’s a Naruto movie weekend marathon.
- Friday, May 30 (All Day): Travel back in time with a nostalgic 80s–90s Throwback Anime Movie Marathon.
- Saturday, May 31 (All Day): Enjoy a double feature of classic cool with Urusei Yatsura and City Hunter movie marathons.
Special Spotlights
- Sailor Moon – Saturday, 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.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! – Saturday, 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.
- Lupin the 3rd – Saturday, May 24 @ 4:00 PM: Heists, humor, and hijinks with a Lupin the 3rd Movie Marathon.