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Thousands of titles, free in HD, sub & dub
Find Your Next Anime
Whether you're after the latest seasonal hits, all-time classics, or niche genre gems, Hianime's catalogue has you covered. Every title streams free in 1080p HD with English sub and dub options — no account, no paywall.
Use the category tabs above to jump straight to what you're looking for, or scroll down for a curated selection across all lists.
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Pick a genre and find exactly what you're in the mood for.
About Hianime's Anime Library
Hianime is a free anime streaming directory covering over 32,000 titles — from 1960s classics to the current season's simulcasts. Every series and film is available in HD up to 1080p, with English subtitles and English dub tracks where available, all without requiring an account or subscription.
What's Available to Watch
The library spans every era and genre of anime: long-running shonen heavyweights like Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach; critically acclaimed seinen works like Vinland Saga, Monster, and Berserk; current-season simulcasts within hours of Japan broadcast; and a complete archive of anime movies including the full Studio Ghibli catalogue, Makoto Shinkai films, and standalone theatrical features.
Trending vs. Top Rated — What's the Difference?
Trending reflects what's being watched right now — popularity is weighted toward recent views, so a newly-aired episode of a beloved ongoing series will rank highly even if its all-time score is lower than a decade-old classic. Top Rated is sorted by aggregate community score across all time, making it the best list if you want broadly acclaimed titles rather than what's momentarily hot.
Currently Airing Anime
The Airing Now list updates daily and reflects series that have aired at least one episode in the current broadcast season and have upcoming episodes scheduled. New episodes typically appear within a few hours of their Japanese broadcast, and the list is ordered by air day so you always know what drops next.
Anime Movies
The Movies section collects standalone feature films, OVA compilations released theatrically, and major theatrical events like Demon Slayer: Mugen Train and Dragon Ball Super: Broly. Films are available in both subtitled Japanese and English dub versions where licensed dub tracks exist.
Sub vs. Dub — Which Should You Choose?
Both options are available on every title that has a dub. Subtitled Japanese (sub) is the default and preserves the original voice performances and nuance of the dialogue. English dub is ideal if you want to watch without reading, or are new to anime. Hianime streams whichever you prefer from the same player — use the audio/subtitle toggle in the video player to switch at any time.
How to Find Something to Watch
- If you're new to anime — start with Top Rated and pick anything in the top 50.
- If you want the freshest content — Trending shows what's popular right now.
- If you have a specific mood — browse by genre, from Action to Slice of Life.
- If you want something to binge right now — look at Top Rated and filter to completed series.
- If you want to keep up with the current season — bookmark Airing Now and check back weekly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hianime free to use?
Yes — completely. There is no subscription, no pay-per-view, and no account required. Every title in the catalogue is free to stream in HD with English sub and dub options.
Do I need to create an account to watch anime?
No sign-up is required to browse or stream. You only need an account to use features like Watchlist, continue-watching history, and personalised recommendations.
Is the anime available in HD?
Yes. Most titles are available at 720p or 1080p HD. Older series may be limited to 480p based on what exists in the original master, but anything produced after 2010 is generally available in full HD.
Are English dubs available?
English dub is available for any title that has an official English dub track. Popular shonen series, most films, and many isekai titles have dubs. Newer seasonal anime often release dub tracks several weeks or months after the sub version.
How up to date is the Airing list?
The Airing Now list is updated daily. New episodes from currently broadcasting series typically appear within a few hours of the Japanese air time. The list covers all four seasonal cours (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall).
What is the difference between sub and dub?
Sub (subtitled) streams the original Japanese voice acting with English text subtitles. Dub replaces the Japanese audio with an English voice-over recording. Both formats use the same video quality. Switch between them using the audio toggle in the video player.
How do I find a specific anime?
Use the search bar at the top of any page. You can search by title, character name, or studio. You can also browse by genre, or check the Trending and Top Rated lists for curation.
Can I watch anime on mobile?
Yes. Hianime is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets in any modern mobile browser. The video player supports both portrait and landscape orientation, and fullscreen playback works on iOS and Android.
Does Hianime have a Watchlist feature?
Yes. You can save titles to your Watchlist to keep track of what you're watching, plan to watch, or have completed. Your watchlist is saved locally (no account needed) or synced to your account if you're signed in.
What anime genres are available?
Hianime covers all major anime genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Isekai, Mecha, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, Sci-Fi, Seinen, Shoujo, Shounen, Slice of Life, Sports, Supernatural, and more. Visit the Genres page to see the full list.