Pick Your Vibe and Celebrate Anime Month with Hoopla 

Jumping into Anime 

Are you an anime pro or an anime rookie? Either way, there are all sorts of anime for all sorts of moods and vibes. Hoopla has a huge collection of anime, and it’s all free with your library card. 

Find Your Anime Match 

What’s your anime reading vibe today? Find your vibe from the descriptions below and get anime titles that match your mood. The four anime vibes you can choose from are:

Action  

Action anime is just the thing when you’re craving pure hype and zero slow, reflective filler. You’ll feel energized, inspired by gritty perseverance, and locked into high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled excitement. Action anime has fast-paced intensity, epic power-ups, and explosive battles where the whole world is on the line. 

Stream Even More with These BingePasses

Pokémon BingePass 

Join Ash and Pikachu on hundreds of adventures with the Pokémon BingePass! Stream 380 episodes spanning the Ruby & Sapphire and Diamond & Pearl storylines, all with one borrow from your library.

Borrow the Pokémon BingePass

RetroCrush BingePass 

Travel back to anime’s golden age with the RetroCrush BingePass. Enjoy classic series, cult favorites, and timeless adventures with seven days of unlimited streaming from a single borrow.

Borrow the RetroCrush BingePass

RetroCrush BingePass Highlights: 

Yu-Gi-Oh! Bonds Beyond Time (2010)

Three generations of Yu-Gi-Oh! heroes (Yusei, Jaden, and Yugi) unite across time. Together, they combine their ace monsters to stop the time-traveling villain Paradox from erasing Duel Monsters and destroying the future. 

Yu-Gi-Oh! Seasons 1–5 

High school student Yugi Muto has a favorite card game: Duel Monsters. When he plays it, Atem, the spirit of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, comes to life. Together, they battle legendary duelists, collect powerful magical cards, and uncover their intertwined destinies across space, time, and parallel dimensions. 

Looking for even more action anime? Check out these standalone titles available on Hoopla:

Okko’s Inn (2018) 

After moving to the countryside to live with her grandmother, Okko starts helping out at her family’s traditional Japanese inn. As she learns the ropes to one day run it herself, she discovers she can also see and befriend a group of friendly ghosts. 

Yo-Kai Watch (2016) 

After his Yo-kai Watch is stolen, Nate travels 60 years into the past with Hovernyan, Whisper, and Jibanyan. Teaming up with his young grandfather, Nathaniel, he must stop Dame Dedtime and her Wicked Yo-kai from destroying the friendship between humans and Yo-kai. 

Sailor Moon R: The Movie (1993) 

Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians face a dangerous alien threat after Mamoru’s old friend returns in search of the mysterious Xenian Flower. What begins as a heartfelt reunion soon turns into a battle to protect Earth from the flower’s dark power. 

Romance  

Turn to romance anime when you’re in the mood to feel all the feels: sentimental butterflies, deep emotional connections, the nostalgic intensity of a first love. Get completely invested in the heartfelt journey of falling in love and watching people support each other through life’s hurdles. 

Romance Anime Highlights from RetroCrush BingePass:

Revolutionary Girl Utena (1999)

Mysterious transfer student Utena Tenjou gets pulled into duels at Ohtori Academy, fighting to win the Rose Bride and gain the power to spark a revolution in this retelling of the surreal shoujo classic. 

Kimagure Orange Road (1988)

As college approaches, Kyosuke and Madoka finally confess their feelings for each other. But things get complicated when Hikaru finds out, leaving the three of them wondering if their relationship can ever stay the same. 

Gakuen Heaven (2006)

Keita Ito is unbelievably lucky, and that luck lands him an invitation to Bell Liberty Academy for Boys. Suddenly surrounded by a school full of attractive guys, he tries to figure out why he was chosen while adjusting to his new, very unexpected school life. 

Can’t get enough heartfelt stories? These standalone romance anime are also available to borrow on Hoopla:

Fragtime (2019) 

Misuzu seems like an ordinary girl, except she can stop time for three minutes each day. When she discovers her power doesn’t work on popular classmate Haruka, an awkward encounter leads to an unexpected romance that grows despite the ticking clock. 

Fireworks (2017) 

Shy Norimichi and his outspoken friend Yusuke both have a crush on their classmate Nazuna. When Nazuna decides to run away instead of moving away with her mother, she asks Norimichi to come with her, changing all of their lives.  

Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms (2018) 

After her homeland is destroyed, the immortal Maquia escapes and adopts a human baby. As she raises him on her own, she experiences the joys and heartbreak of motherhood while knowing she’ll outlive the son she loves. 

Fantasy  

Escape reality and dive into an entirely new world with fantasy anime. You’ll encounter high-stakes magic systems, mythical creatures, and epic battles against villains. Anime fantasy may explore deep folklore or futuristic science fantasy—the ultimate vibe when you’re looking for an intricate, immersive adventure to lose yourself in. 

Fantasy Anime Highlights from RetroCrush BingePass:

Wicked City (1987) 

A covert police unit called the Black Guard works behind the scenes to protect the barrier between the human world and the demon realm. 

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990) 

At the 1889 World’s Fair, a young French inventor teams up with a mysterious circus orphan who carries a glowing pendant called the Blue Water. They join Captain Nemo’s submarine crew to stop a Neo-Atlantean empire from taking over the world. 

Magic Knight Rayearth (1994)

Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji are just regular schoolgirls on a field trip to Tokyo Tower, not thinking about any magical worlds. But their lives are about to change in ways they never expected. 

The adventure doesn’t end with the BingePass! Explore these standalone fantasy anime, all available to borrow on Hoopla:

White Snake (2019) 

After surviving a failed assassination attempt, snake demon Blanca loses her memory and is rescued by a snake catcher named Xuan. As they search for her past, the two fall in love while facing dangerous enemies from both the human and demon worlds. 

Redline (2011) 

Every five years, the universe’s wildest race brings together fearless drivers with no rules and no limits. Daredevil racer JP enters to chase victory and impress the woman he loves, but surviving the race may be his biggest challenge. 

Yu Gi Oh! The Movie (2004) 

Yugi faces off against his rival Kaiba in a high-stakes showdown where Duel Monsters come to life. As an ancient evil emerges, the battle becomes more dangerous than either of them ever expected. 

Comedy  

Want something lighthearted? In need of a good laugh? Comedy anime is exactly what you need. Take a fast break from serious plots and dive into fast-paced, absurd, and totally chaotic ones instead. Comedy anime employs dramatic visual gags, cartoonish physical comedy, and rapid-fire dialogue, turning hilarious tropes entirely on their head. 

Comedy Anime Highlights from RetroCrush BingePass:

City Hunter

Follow Ryo Saeba, a top-tier “sweeper” in Shinjuku who takes on dangerous bodyguard and detective jobs with his partner, Kaori. It mixes hard-boiled action with wild comedy, especially Kaori clobbering Ryo with a giant hammer whenever he flirts with clients.  

Yakitate!! Japan (2004)

Teen baker Azuma Kazuma is totally obsessed with bread and enters a high-level baking competition, aiming to create the ultimate Japanese-style loaf that stands out from the rest. 

Urusei Yatsura (2004) (RetroCrush BingePass includes the series and the films!)

When alien Oni threaten Earth, they challenge humanity to a game of tag. Ataru is picked as Earth’s champion and somehow wins by grabbing the Oni princess Lum’s horns. But Lum thinks his victory is a marriage proposal and moves in, sparking nonstop chaos, jealousy, and electric zaps. 

Satellite Girl and Milk Cow (2008) 

After crash-landing on Earth, a curious satellite transforms into a human girl to learn about emotions. Along the way, she helps Kyung-chun, who has mysteriously been turned into a milk cow, and the two set off on a quirky adventure. 

Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2006) 

At Cameran Palace, Ash and friends discover the legend of the Aura Guardian and Lucario. When Lucario is awakened and Pikachu goes missing, Ash teams up with it to find him. Their journey leads to the Mythical Pokémon Mew and a test of friendship that could decide the world’s fate. 

Pokémon the Movie: Black-Victini and Reshiram (2011) 

While traveling through Unova, Ash, Iris, and Cilan visit Eindoak Town for a battle tournament, where Ash wins with help from the Mythical Pokémon Victini. But when Damon tries to use Victini’s power to restore a lost kingdom, with the aid of Zekrom, things spiral into danger, forcing Ash to fight back and save the town. 

All Things Anime 

Here at Hoopla, we love Anime Month, because Hoopla has an amazing collection of anime that’s always growing. Check out our Summer Anime 2026 collection to browse free anime you can watch anytime. Happy Anime Month! 

*Titles may vary by library