If you’re an anime lover in search of your next favorite anime movie or series, you’re in the right place. Hoopla possesses a deep catalogue of both popular, critically acclaimed anime titles, along with lesser-known obscure ones. And you can access each of the titles on Hoopla at absolutely no cost – all you need is a library card!
Why Rely on Hoopla for Free Anime?
If you’ve never relied on Hoopla for your anime, you might be wondering what makes Hoopla such a good place to start. A few reasons anime lovers should make Hoopla their go-to source for new titles include:
- 🎭 Hoopla has a wide variety of anime to choose from across all genres: Whether you’re seeking Shonen, Isekai, Josei, or any other genre, Hoopla has it all!
- 📈 The collection of anime available on Hoopla grows daily: There are always new titles being added to Hoopla’s anime catalogue, so check back regularly to discover something new!
- 📱 You can stream & access anime on a variety of smart devices: Hoopla’s availability on smartphones, tablets, and Samsung Smart TVs allows you to be able enjoy anime whenever and wherever you please. You can even download anime directly onto your device for offline streaming.
- 🎬 Hoopla’s RetroCrush BingePass: allows you to stream entire seasons of anime both old and new with just one borrow!
Hidden Gems to Begin Streaming on Hoopla
If you’re in need of a recommendations on some underrated anime titles to begin with, some suggestions include:
In Season 1 of Senryu Girl, Ykishiro Nanako may come off like any other ordinary high school girl, but there’s one little quirk about her that’s impossible to ignore. This is the fact that instead of speaking like everyone else, she communicates exclusively through senryu poetry, meaning she explains herself in a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.
Ride Your Wave is a deeply emotional film that introduces viewers to surf-loving college student Hinako. When her boyfriend passes away in a tragic accident, she’s forced to grieve while finding her purpose in life again.
*This film is available in English and Japanese!
In Penguin Highway, directed by Hiroyasu Ishida, Aoyama is a 4th grader with so much potential that he already lives just like a scientist. When penguins randomly arrive in his hometown, which is hundreds of miles away from the sea, he vows to solve the mystery.
In Zatch Bell!! Kiyo Takamine is an average, but isolated, 14-year old genius, until he meets Zatch Bell – a mamodo (demon) sent to Earth to decide the next King of the Mamodo World. Every 1,000 years, mamodo are sent to Earth in search for a human partner that is able to read their spell book. Using their own emotions as an energy source, humans can cast powerful spells from the book to their mamodo – the last one standing becomes the next King!
Mr. Osomatsu (based on the hit manga of the same name), introduces viewers to a gang of identical sextuplets who can’t help but cause trouble everywhere they go. Dive into their adventures by streaming seasons one and two on Hoopla today!
Begin Streaming Hidden Gems for Anime Lovers on Hoopla Today!
Hoopla allows you to begin watching lesser-known and obscure anime titles for free right now. All you need is a library card! If you’re eager to begin exploring more hidden gems for anime lovers, download Hoopla and check out this collection today. Be sure to follow Hoopla on Facebook and Instagram to keep track of all of the new anime titles arriving. Happy anime month!
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