Fortunately, there are alternatives. Free, ad-supported platforms like Pluto TV, RetroCrush, Tubi, and Roku offer surprisingly diverse anime libraries without requiring paid subscriptions. It might be tempting to disregard these somewhat overlooked options, but you will be surprised to discover titles like My Deer Friend Nokotan, Tenjho Tenge, and Ranma ½ tucked somewhere between genre staples such as Pokémon and Death Note. To that end, here are 11 anime worth checking out that you can stream for free.