DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that “anime,” or ??? in Japanese, is an abbreviation of anim?shon, based on the English word “animation”? Anime has steadily become more popular in the West, with major streaming platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll helping publicize anime shows to a much wider audience. Beyond the West, however, anime fever has also taken over the world and went mainstream, especially with shows like Naruto, Dragonball, and Sailor Moon. Anime movies have also been big worldwide hits, such as Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away and Your Name. One of the main factors for anime's worldwide popularity is its online availability. People can now easily watch free dubbed anime online.

The Association of Japanese Animation has stated that the recent anime boom has given way to the expansion of the Japanese animation industry in overseas markets, hitting record highs in terms of internet distribution rights. This meant that anime has to be adapted to fit a worldwide audience, which started the advent of dubbing or subbing anime. This has sparked a great debate between non-Japanese fans of anime. While some people prefer dubbed anime so as to not get distracted by reading subtitles on the screen, others still prefer to watch the original Japanese version. The famous Japanese animator, Hayao Miyazaki, has put his two cents in the matter and said that he has always intended his films to be watched and not read, and so he supports dubbing. Needless to say, anime fever is not showing any signs of stopping, whether dubbed or subbed.

4. #4Netflix

   Netflix is a video-on-demand platform where you can watch movies and TV shows online or stream right to your smart TV, game console, PC, Mac, mobile, tablet and more. A mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices as well.

   Free- Varies by plan

   Anna Soto

   Written on March 5, 2019

   'Netflix is a newcomer in the anime streaming services field but they still come through with pretty solid English subbed and/or dubbed anime shows. '

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5. #5YouTube

   YouTube is an online video sharing and streaming website that enables content creators to share their work across the platform's large user base and network. It's also available as an app for mobile devices from Android and iOS.

   Free

   Kelly Dixon

   Written on March 15, 2019

   'I really love watching on Youtube compared to free anime websites because it's a lot less complicated and I just feel like it loads faster'

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6. #6VRV

   VRV (pronounced as 'verve') is an online streaming service that was launched back in November 2016. Its content mainly focuses on 'geek-related' culture and is centered around anime, gaming, and speculative fiction among others.

   Web, iOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Roku, Fire TV, Android

   Free- Free trial available

   Walter Perkins

   Written on March 15, 2019

   'I honestly don't get those who dislike VRV? They have a wide variety of content from cartoons to anime and if the issue is ads.. it's a free platform so what are you guys expecting?'

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7. #7iTunes

   iTunes by Apple Inc. is a media player and a library, as well as an internet radio broadcaster, file manager, and a store where users can browse and buy different types of apps and entertainment products like movies and songs.

   Free

   Guillermo Zárate

   Written on March 5, 2019

   'Itunes is now my favorite place to watch dubbed anime movies especially Your Name which is fairly new but already one of my favorite anime movies of all time!! '

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8. #8Amazon Prime Video

   Amazon Prime Video is an internet video-on-demand service where users can watch exclusive Amazon Originals as well as popular movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere. The service contents are either for rent or purchase.

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   Humberto Pacheco

   Written on March 5, 2019

   'my favorite anime here on amazon prime is fullmetal alchemist although i watched it subbed you can find other english dubbed anime here as well!!'

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9. #9Vudu

   Vudu is an American company that offers video-on-demand services. It is available to both Android and iOS devices, along with Windows and Mac computers. It has a library that contains both latest releases and the timeless classics.

   Varies by plan

   Jessica Day

   Written on March 5, 2019

   'Kudos to the voice actors behind the dubbed anime here on vudu, i almost never like dubbed anime but this one continues to prove me wrong!'

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10. #10Best Dubbed Anime

    Best Dubbed Anime is a website which features anime TV series and movies which are English-dubbed such as Mirai Nikki, Sword Art Online, Psycho-Pass, Gintama, Death Note, Erased, Attack on Titan, and so on.
    

    Free

    Beverly Bowman

    Written on March 15, 2019

    'The website is exactly what their name says, THE BEST! If you're looking for anime streaming in english dub, this is the way to go!'

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11. #11Kiss Anime

    Free

    FITIGAU MIRCEA

    Written on January 18, 2019

12. Free

    Patrick Willis

    Written on April 12, 2017

    'The forum give me access to all sorts of Anime, and lest me review it for money too! Sort of like Netflix, except only for Anime.'

13. #13AnimeFrenzy

    Free

    meme child

    Written on February 15, 2019

    'The people on the chats are pricks but good site for streaming free anime '

14. #14Watch Cartoon Online

    Free

    Yu Qiao

    Written on December 26, 2018

    'This is probably the most updated anime site that I visited! And there are a lot of dubbed animes too.'

15. #15GoGoAnime

    Free

    Phillip Hanson

    Written on June 28, 2018

    'If you enjoy watching anime, but can only understand it when it is dubbed in English, then *** is the perfect site for you. It streams all the latest anime right to your computer and is super fast. There is also an option to download episodes, and you can even make a list of your favorites.'

16. #16Animeland

    Free

    Juan Santos

    Written on April 3, 2017

    'If you are looking for anime this is the place to go. All in one place just click on a link and you can start viewing. There are many many episodes to choose from and different styles as well to fit everyones likes.'

17. #17AnimeHeaven.Eu

    Luis Alberto Madrigal

    Written on June 28, 2018

    'So where should i start first? *** has all my favourite english dubbed anime shows. Take note those are full episodes and there are options to watch it on different resolutions especially on HD. Thumbs up too that it has a download option so with this i can just download an episode and watch it later. '

18. #18Dubbed Anime

    Free

    James Austin

    Written on February 24, 2017

    'I had a great time watching dubbed anime on this site. There are a ton of different videos available to watch, with a good index if you're looking for a new anime series to pick up. I did hit some advertising pop-ups on this site, but overall I think it's a good choice.'

19. #19Anime Rhino

    Free

    Zhao Huang

    Written on December 26, 2018

    'You can find a lot of dubbed animes here, a lot of undiscovered gems.'