Every official anime site we list — sorted, rated, and tagged with a privacy ball.
35 sites in this category
Official Japanese site of Studio Ghibli, with information about films, exhibitions, the Ghibli Park and the studio's history. 100% free to read; some online exhibitions and museum tickets are paid. Ideal for Ghibli fans wanting the official source for news and filmography.
Official Kyoto Animation (Japan) studio portal for Violet Evergarden, K-On, Haruhi Suzumiya, A Silent Voice, Sound Euphonium and more, with news, schedule and shop. Free to browse; paid home video. Best for fans of KyoAni heartwarming style.
Official North American distributor of award-winning animated and anime films from Studio Ghibli, Mamoru Hosoda, Makoto Shinkai and more, in theatres and on home video. Movies are paid ticket / purchase; site has free news, trailers and schedules. Best for fans of high-quality, theatrical anime and animation.
Official Toei Animation (Japan) studio portal for Dragon Ball, One Piece, Digimon, Precure, Sailor Moon and more, with news, schedules and shop. Free to browse; paid home video. Best for fans of long-running Toei series.
Official MAPPA (Japan) studio portal for Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan Final Season, Banana Fish, Yuri on Ice and more, with news, schedules and shop. Free to browse; paid home video. Best for fans of MAPPA titles.
Official Bones (Japan) studio portal for Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Mob Psycho 100, My Hero Academia and more, with news, schedules and recruiting info. Free to browse; paid home video. Best for fans of Bones polished action.
Official Production I.G (Japan) studio portal for Ghost in the Shell, Psycho-Pass, Haikyu!!, Kuroko Basketball and more, with news, schedules and shop. Free to browse; paid home video. Best for fans of I.G prestige action.
Official Trigger (Japan) studio portal for Kill la Kill, Promare, SSSS.Gridman, BNA and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, with news, schedules and shop. Free to browse; paid home video. Best for fans of Trigger bombastic style.
Shueisha's official app and site for reading the latest chapters from Weekly Shonen Jump and many other manga, often same day as Japan. Free with some first-and-last chapter ads; full series available at no cost. Suited for manga fans who want the official source.
Modern official-style anime and manga tracker with beautiful stats, social lists and a clean public profile. Free to use with a generous feature set; AniList Supporter is a paid tier that funds development. Great for fans who want slick tracking and social discovery.
Official English-language international service of Japan's national broadcaster, with news, documentaries, lifestyle shows and anime coverage. 100% free to stream on web and apps. Best for anyone wanting a trustworthy window into Japanese culture, news and entertainment.
Official Aniplex of America anime studio portal for Sword Art Online, Demon Slayer, Fate, Bocchi the Rock, Blue Exorcist and more, with news, videos and shop. Free to browse; paid home video. Best for fans of Aniplex titles.
Official LiveChart.me free anime simulcast calendar with airing times, countdowns, notifications and a clean dark UI. 100% free. Best for tracking currently airing anime.
Official WIT Studio (Japan) studio portal for Spy x Family, Vinland Saga, Ranking of Kings, Great Pretender and more, with news, schedules and recruiting info. Free to browse; paid home video. Best for fans of WIT Studio titles.
Official UK and European anime distributor releasing collector's editions, Blu-rays, theatrical screenings and simulcast streaming for premium series. Paid Blu-rays, collector's editions and theatrical tickets; some free trailers. Ideal for European anime fans who want premium physical releases.
The official long-running anime and manga database with user reviews, lists, recommendations and seasonal charts. Free to browse, rate and track; ads support the site. Best for anime fans who want a trusted reference and community lists.
The official home of legal anime streaming, simulcasting new episodes from Japan shortly after they air. Paid subscription plans (with ads on the cheapest tier) unlock the full library and ad-free HD. Perfect for anime fans who want official subs and dubs.
Muse Communication's official YouTube channel streaming a wide selection of licensed anime, fully subbed, in multiple Asian languages. 100% free with YouTube ads on videos. Perfect for anime fans who want legal, free, subbed episodes on YouTube.
Official AniDB free anime database with detailed episode listings, character info, tags and a strong community. Free with ads; paid supporter. Best for power users and tag enthusiasts.
Official American anime licensor and streaming service streaming subtitled and dubbed series directly to fans worldwide, with a HIDIVE subscription. HIDIVE is a paid subscription with free trial; some YouTube titles are free. Best for anime fans who want licensed, high-quality subs and dubs.
Official Anime-Planet free anime recommendation, review and legal streaming index with a strong community and personalized suggestions. Free to browse; paid Premium. Best for personalized recommendations and legal streaming.
Official Behind The Voice Actors free database of English anime dub voice actors with credits, photos, news and a strong dub-fan community. Free to browse; paid Premium. Best for English dub fans and voice actor research.
Official SHAFT (Japan) studio portal for the Monogatari series, Madoka Magica, March Comes in Like a Lion and more, with news, schedules and shop. Free to browse; paid home video. Best for fans of SHAFT experimental style.
Official anime news and reviews site covering seasonal simuls, new trailers, industry news and weekly polls from the global anime fandom. 100% free to read with ads. Great for anime fans who want a single, daily-updated source for anime news and community polls.
The official global streaming service with a growing slate of original and licensed anime, including simulcasts from Japan. Paid subscription only, with ad-supported and ad-free plans and no free tier. Best for viewers who already subscribe and want anime in one app.
The official long-running anime and manga news, encyclopedia and review site, covering every season. Free to read with ads; a paid subscription removes ads and unlocks the full archive. Ideal for fans who want trusted reviews and encyclopedic info.
Official open-source anime and manga tracking social platform, where fans log, rate and review what they watch and read, with custom lists and a community. 100% free to use; ad-supported. Best for anime and manga fans who want a clean, open alternative to MyAnimeList.
Official AniChart free anime airing calendar with season browsing, synopses, trailers and direct links to streaming. 100% free. Best for season planning and synopses.
Official GAINAX (Japan) studio portal for Neon Genesis Evangelion (legacy), FLCL, Gurren Lagann and more, with news, archives and shop. Free to browse; paid home video. Best for Evangelion and GAINAX fans.
Amazon's official streaming service with a dedicated anime category, including exclusives and seasonal simulcasts. Paid subscription or included with Prime; ads show on some titles and plans. Ideal for Prime members who want anime alongside movies and series.
VIZ Media's official site for streaming subtitled and dubbed anime, with a large free library and a premium tier. Free ad-supported episodes available; VIZ Premium unlocks new simulcasts and full seasons ad-free. Best for fans of classic and current shonen and shojo.
Official niche anime streaming service focused on genres like mecha, slice-of-life and uncensored catalog titles. Paid subscription with a cheap ad-supported tier for the full library in HD. Suited for anime fans who want titles not on the bigger services.
Official AniSearch (Germany) anime database with reviews, recommendations, character info and a strong European audience. Free to browse; paid Premium. Best for European fans and English-language reviews.
Official Honey Anime free anime review and news site with simulcast coverage, recommendations, interviews and a friendly community. Free; ad-supported. Best for casual readers and recommendation hunters.
Official Anime Herald free anime news and review site with season previews, weekly recaps, interviews and a strong English audience. Free; ad-supported. Best for casual readers and English news.