This Polygon article rounds up 11 anime series that can be streamed free of charge via ad-supported platforms such as Pluto TV, RetroCrush, Tubi and Roku, offering an alternative to paid services like Crunchyroll, HIDIVE and Netflix. It highlights that these often-overlooked free platforms host a surprisingly varied catalogue, ranging from beloved staples to lesser-known cult favourites, making them worth exploring for cost-conscious fans.

Titles featured include The Rose of Versailles, a 1979 political drama about a cross-dressing female royal guard commander at the court of Marie Antoinette; JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, praised for its eccentric, genre-shifting storytelling; Vampire Knight, a gothic vampire romance set at a school with separate human and vampire classes; Sailor Moon, the genre-defining magical girl series following schoolgirl Usagi; and Kaiba, a dystopian anime exploring memory and identity. The list also references other titles available on these platforms, such as My Deer Friend Nokotan, Tenjho Tenge, Ranma ½, Pokémon and Death Note.