9anime is gone — but your anime nights don’t have to be. Here are the 12 best 9anime alternatives in 2026: safe, 100% legal, and many of them completely free.
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1. Crunchyroll
The world’s largest anime library with simulcasts — new episodes soon after Japan. Paid plans (Fan, Mega Fan, Ultimate Fan). Its free tier was discontinued, but a free curated Crunchyroll channel exists on Pluto TV, The Roku Channel and Samsung TV Plus.
2. Netflix
Huge anime catalog and big exclusives — Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Blue Box, THE ONE PIECE remake (2027).
3. Disney+ / Hulu
Home of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War and Tokyo Revengers.
4. Tubi (Free)
Free with ads, no account needed. Thousands of anime episodes in up to 1080p (US, Canada, Australia, Mexico).
5. Pluto TV (Free)
Free 24/7 anime channels plus on-demand shows. No account needed in many countries.
6. RetroCrush (Free)
Free classic anime from the 1970s–1990s.
7. Muse Asia – YouTube (Free)
Official free simulcasts on YouTube for South & Southeast Asia, including India and Bangladesh.
8. Ani-One Asia – YouTube (Free)
Official channel with daily new episodes for Southeast Asia and India.
9. VIZ Media – YouTube
Official full episodes of classics like Naruto and Death Note (US/Canada).
10. Toei Animation – YouTube
Official Dragon Ball and One Piece content (availability varies by title).
11. Peacock (Free tier, US)
Limited free anime selection with a free account.
12. Plex (Free)
Free movies and shows worldwide, with a rotating anime selection.
Free vs Paid: Which Should You Choose?
| Need | Best pick |
|---|---|
| Newest episodes fast | Crunchyroll |
| Exclusives & movies | Netflix |
| Completely free | Tubi, Pluto TV, Muse Asia |
| Classic anime | RetroCrush |
Why Not Use 9anime Clone Sites?
Sites copying the 9anime name are not the original and often carry malware, fake buttons and aggressive pop-ups. Read: Is 9anime Safe? and What happened to 9anime.
FAQ
What is the best free 9anime alternative?
Tubi and Pluto TV in the US and Europe; Muse Asia and Ani-One on YouTube in Asia.
Is Crunchyroll free in 2026?
Crunchyroll’s own free tier is gone, but a free Crunchyroll channel is on Pluto TV, Roku Channel and Samsung TV Plus.
