7 Best Anime Coming to Netflix and Crunchyroll in May

Spring came in strong for anime fans, kicking off a packed season full of exciting premieres and long-awaited returns. April delivered major debuts like My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, offering a grittier, street-level perspective of the beloved hero universe, fan favorites like Wind Breaker came back in full force, and breakout hits like Witch Watch surprised viewers with its unique blend of humor, heart, and magical mischief.

While May might not be as heavy with new titles, there’s still plenty to get excited about. We’ve rounded up the most popular ongoing series from the Spring lineup that are continuing to deliver exciting new episodes week after week.

‘The Apothecary Diaries’

Season 2 Episodes 17-21

Release Date: January 10

Cast: Aoi Yûki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi

Studio: TOHO Animation

When Maomao, the daughter of an apothecary, is kidnapped and sold into the imperial court as a maid, she chooses to adapt to her new reality by hiding her extensive knowledge of medicine to avoid drawing unwanted attention. That is, until the emperor’s children fall mysteriously ill, and she secretly takes it upon herself to solve the case. What Maomao doesn’t expect is to catch the eye of Jinshi, a perceptive eunuch who uncovers her secret and promotes her to lady-in-waiting for the emperor’s favorite concubine.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 follows Maomao as she uses her wit and medical knowledge to unravel even more mysteries. Only this time, the danger comes from outside the palace walls, threatening the safety of the imperial concubines.

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‘To Be Hero X’

Episodes 5-8

Release Date: April 5

Cast: Mamoru Miyano, Kana Hanazawa, Natsuki Hanae

Studio: BeDream

To Be Hero X takes place in a world where superpowers come not from radioative spiders or lab experiments, but from public trust. The more people believe in you, the stronger you become. But if that trust fades, so does the power. In this society, every citizen’s score is tracked and displayed on their wrist for all to see, turning everyday individuals into potential superheroes. Every two years, the most powerful heroes face off in a high-stakes tournament where the winner earns the coveted title of “X.”

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‘Wind Breaker’

Season 2 Episodes 5-9

Release Date: April 3

Cast: Nobunaga Shimazaki, Yuuma Uchida, Yuuichi Nakamura, Kouki Uchiyama

Studio: CloverWorks

Haruka Sakura has always been an outcast due to his unconventional looks. However, this rejection has turned him into a strong fighter; something he’s very proud of. When it’s time to enroll in high school, he chooses Furin High School, not because of the academic program, but because at this school, strength is more valued than academics, and whoever becomes the strongest gets to claim the top spot. However, in Season 2, as he faces new rivals and forges new friendships, Sakura starts questioning what being at the top truly means.

‘Anne Shirley’

Episodes 5-9

Release Date: April 5

Cast: Honoka Inoue, Yasunori Matsumoto, Aya Nakamura, Yume Miyamoto, Naoya Miyase

Studio: The Answerstudio

Adapted from the acclaimed classic by L. M. Montgomery, Anne Shirley tells the story of an 11-year-old orphan with a vivid imagination and a short temper. When Anne is mistakenly sent to live with the Cuthberts, a pair of elderly siblings who were expecting a young boy to help with the farm, they decide to adopt her anyway. And so, Anne’s new life begins.

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‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’

Episodes 5-9

Release Date: April 7

Cast: Shuuichirou Umeda, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Ikumi Hasegawa, Kenta Miyake, Junichi Suwabe

Studio: Bones Film

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes follows Kouichi Haimawari, a young man who grew up dreaming of becoming a great hero. However, due to his mediocre Quirk, he soon realizes that achieving that dream is nearly impossible. Instead, he uses his “sliding” ability to perform small, everyday good deeds.

One day, Kouichi’s quiet life takes a wild turn when he’s rescued from a back-alley fight by an unlicensed hero named Knuckleduster. Recognizing the hidden potential in Kouichi’s Quirk, Knuckleduster recruits him for a special mission to track down a dangerous drug, ultimately pulling him into the world of vigilantes.

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‘Witch Watch’

Episodes 5-8

Release Date: April 6

Cast: Rina Kawaguchi, Ryōta Suzuki, Kōhei Amasaki, Kaito Ishikawa

Studio: Bibury Animation Studios

After finishing her witch training, Nico Wakatsuki must find a familiar and move back to her hometown on her own. However, instead of choosing an animal, she picks her best friend as her familiar. Morihito, her childhood friend, is actually an ogre who looks like a human. While he’s initially opposed to becoming Nico’s familiar, he ultimately decides to protect her at all costs, even after discovering that she’s under a curse that may end her life in the near future.

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‘Kowloon Generic Romance’

Episodes 5-9

Release Date: April 5

Cast: Haruka Shiraishi, Tomokazu Sugita, Ryoutarou Okiayu

Studio: Arvo Animation

People who love the old way of life reside in Kowloon Walled City, a place that evokes nostalgia for those who yearn for the Hong Kong of the past. But for realtor Reiko Kujirai, everything new feels exciting. Her only coworker, Hajime Kudou, on the other hand, is put off by anything modern that seeps past the city walls. Despite their differences, the two often enjoy each other’s company, and Reiko finds herself falling in love with Kudou. However, after an accident in which a half-asleep Kudou kisses her, Reiko begins to investigate, only to discover she has no memories of her past.

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