Funimation has grown into an anime powerhouse, offering fans accessible streaming of popular subbed and dubbed series. With several plan tiers and device apps, is paying for anime truly necessary when Free Premium Accounts seem just a click away?
As a fellow fan, I strongly advise legal streaming alternatives instead. Read on for expert insight into getting your anime fix while avoiding risks.
Funimation by the Numbers
Over 1,200 series across over 15,000 episodes/movies
95 million registered users and subscribers
Approximately 300 new anime additions each month
13+ million app downloads across platforms like iOS, Android, Windows, Playstation and more
Up to 6 user profiles for personalized watch lists and queues
With massive growth and library expansion year over year, it‘s easy to see why Funimation has become such a strong global brand for anime fans.
Free Trials Let You Test Quality First
While free accounts found online seem appealing, it raises ethical and legal issues. Instead, take advantage of Funimation‘s free 14 day trial for new users to experience their service risk-free.
Additional free trial periods are also offered various times throughout the year, especially leading up to major anime season launches each spring and fall.
For true anime devotees wanting ad-free HD streaming access across devices, Funimation tiers only start at $5.99 per month. Their lowest Premium plan still unlocks:
✅ No ads
✅ HD quality – 1080p
✅ 2 concurrent streams
When you factor in costs of buying episodes individually or piracy risks, that affordability is tough to beat for unlimited streaming.
Tips to Level Up Your Anime Binge Sessions
Once you‘ve trialed the streaming life with Funimation and decided to stick around (join us!), here are some expert tips to build the ultimate queue:
🗹 Explore their anime genre pages and editorial playlists for new watchlist ideas tailored to your tastes
🗹 Follow your favorite JA/EN voice actors and creators for the scoop on their latest projects
🗹 Download Funimation‘s mobile apps to watch anime offline when internet access is limited
🗹 Check their limited time sales around Black Friday, holidays and summer for account discounts
🗹 Invest in the Premium Plus Ultra year plan ($99.99) for maximum features and free shipping perks
Take it from a fellow fan – when you watch anime legally, you support the creators and industry to develop more of the shows and movies we love.
Still Got Anime Fever? Plenty Of Legal Options
Even with a stacked Funimation watchlist, some titles inevitably end up exclusive to other streaming platforms. Rather than seeking out questionable free accounts that undermine creators‘ rights, here are more legitimate options for fueling that 24/7 anime addiction:
🔹 Free streaming on ad-supported sites like Crunchyroll, Tubi and Yahoo View
🔹 Utilize free account trials at anime competitors like HIDIVE and VRV
🔹 Bundle with sites like Netflix or Hulu that license select anime titles
🔹 Rent DVDs/Blu-Rays through public libraries and anime rental services
🔹 Purchase episodes/seasons outright from digital retailers
Take pride in watching anime through official channels – because fan support keeps the anime industry going strong!
I‘d love to hear – what Fall 2022 anime are you most hyped for? Let me know in the comments!
