netflixcrunchyrollhulucomparisonMarch 9, 2026

Netflix vs Crunchyroll vs Hulu: Which Has More Anime?

Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Hulu are the three biggest anime platforms — but which one actually has the most anime? We compared their libraries using real data.

Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Hulu are the three most popular anime streaming platforms. But which one is actually the best for anime fans? We compared their libraries using real data from 618 anime titles.

Library Size Comparison

MetricNetflixCrunchyrollHulu
Total Anime323540215
Avg Score7.867.717.80

Genre Breakdown

How do the Big Three stack up in each genre? Here's a head-to-head comparison:

GenreNetflixCrunchyrollHulu
Action163235135
Romance6415051
Fantasy11019685
Comedy9417661
Drama8612252
Sci-Fi366129
Horror161610
Sports11135

Library Overlap

Out of our database, 146 anime are available on all three platforms. This means you'll find unique titles on each service that you can't get elsewhere.

Top 5 Anime per Platform

Top 5 on Netflix

  1. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End — 9.3
  2. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — 9.1
  3. Steins;Gate — 9.1
  4. Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2 — 9.1
  5. Fruits Basket: The Final Season — 8.9

Browse all 323 anime on Netflix

Top 5 on Crunchyroll

  1. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End — 9.3
  2. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — 9.1
  3. Steins;Gate — 9.1
  4. Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2 — 9.1
  5. Fruits Basket: The Final Season — 8.9

Browse all 540 anime on Crunchyroll

Top 5 on Hulu

  1. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End — 9.3
  2. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — 9.1
  3. Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2 — 9.1
  4. Fruits Basket: The Final Season — 8.9
  5. Monster — 8.9

Browse all 215 anime on Hulu

The Verdict

  • Biggest library: Crunchyroll wins with 540 titles
  • Best for simulcasts: Crunchyroll — same-day episodes from Japan
  • Best value bundle: Hulu — anime + TV + movies in one subscription
  • Our recommendation: Crunchyroll + one general platform (Netflix or Hulu) covers 80%+ of the anime you'd want to watch

Want Free Alternatives?

If you don't want to pay for subscriptions, check our guide to watching anime for free legally. Platforms like YouTube, Tubi, and Bilibili offer hundreds of anime at no cost.

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