Unleash the Halloween Spirit: Crunchyroll Offers 20 Free Binge-Worthy Anime Series!

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Get ready for Halloween with Crunchyroll's exclusive compilation of supernatural and horror-themed anime! This handpicked collection includes twenty diverse series, specially chosen to embrace the essence of the season.

The Halloween lineup features an extensive selection of monsters, ghosts, ghouls, and other creatures from various anime studios, showcasing diverse eras and creative styles.

Highlighted series within the collection encompass "Is This a Zombie?" which merges magical girls and monster-hunting, the renowned "Hellsing" with its vampire conspiracies, and "Hell's Paradise," a popular modern tale exploring immortality during feudal Japan.

Heading into the Halloween season, anime streaming giant Crunchyroll is curating a special collection of supernatural and horror-themed anime. From October 1st through the entire month, Crunchyroll is featuring a free to stream collection for all members with a free account. In this collection, twenty different anime series have been handpicked to match the spooky atmosphere of the season.

The chosen series for the Halloween lineup encompass a wide variety of monsters, ghosts, ghouls, and more from recent years. The diverse range of monsters and creatures showcased in this lineup reflects the creative diversity found in the numerous anime studios that have produced these shows throughout the years. Prepare for a thrilling experience as you watch these eerie creatures come alive during the dark nights of Halloween.

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Is This a Zombie?: Chainsaw-Wielding Magical Girls versus Zombies

Produced by Studio Deen, Is This a Zombie? is a 2011 hilarious parody that combines the unique and exaggerated elements of magical girls and monster-hunting. The story follows a high school student who discovers he has been reborn as an undead zombie. He gains the abilities of a nearby magical girl and embarks on a comical journey, engaging in battles against various foes, including zombies, ninjas, vampires, and more.

The Hellsing Universe: Exploring Vampire Hunting Through Time and Space

Hellsing is an iconic series within the realms of action-horror anime and vampire horror media. Taking inspiration from Bram Stoker's renowned novel Dracula, the name itself is a clever play on the character Helsing. This gripping narrative delves into a Gothic-infused world of vampire hunting, unraveling a multitude of vampire conspiracies across different eras. With an eagerly anticipated big-budget live-action adaptation currently in progress, courtesy of Derek Kolstad, the mastermind behind John Wick, there has never been a better time to immerse yourself in the timeless classic that is Hellsing.

Junji Ito Collection: Anime Adaptations Showcasing the Master of Horror Manga

Renowned as the greatest horror mangaka in history, Junji Ito requires no formal introduction. The Junji Ito Collection, among his earliest prominent anime adaptations, aims to acquaint viewers with a selection of his highly acclaimed short stories. Despite some fans considering The Junji Ito Collection as an imperfect portrayal of Ito's narratives, it still holds value as a companion to the manga. Moreover, it serves as a precursor to [adult swim]'s highly anticipated independent adaptation of Uzumaki, one of Ito's monumental classics.

Hell’s Paradise: A Popular 2023 Shonen Anime about Immortality and Supernatural Beings

Hell’s Paradise gained significant popularity during the Spring 2023 anime season. This captivating anime revolves around a young protagonist with distinctive white hair who possesses an extraordinary ability to survive in medieval Japan. Initially released as a web manga in 2018, Hell’s Paradise tells the story of a group of individuals in feudal Japan embarking on a mission to discover an elixir that grants eternal life near the southern coast. With its thrilling blend of action and horror, Hell’s Paradise has established itself as one of the most noteworthy and contemporary entries in the Halloween anime lineup, making it a promising contender for the top action-horror anime of the 2020s.

The full list of titles made for free this Halloween season is as follows:

Blood Blockade Battlefront

Blue Exorcist

Corpse Princess: Shikabane Hime

Deadman Wonderland

Ghost Hunt

Hell's Paradise

Hellsing

Hellsing Ultimate

Higurashi: When They Cry

How to Keep a Mummy

Is this a Zombie?

Junji Ito Collection

Kemono Jihen

Mieruko-chan

The Case Study of Vanitas

The Vampire Dies in No Time

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun

Tokyo Ghoul

Trinity Blood

ZOMBIE LAND SAGA

With this many series, any Halloween cosplayer should find more than enough inspiration over the next few weeks.