In March 2024, Aniwatch TV, once the biggest piracy site for accessing anime and Japanese manga content worldwide, ceased to exist for anime fans. However, the website didn't stop operating but instead underwent a rebranding. It is reported that a blocking order from the Government of India prompted this decision. We now know Aniwatch TV by a different name—HiAnime. The website continues to offer anime and manga series for viewers to watch for free. HiAnime is not the only site providing anime shows and movies, such as One Piece, Viral Hit, and Jujutsu Kaisen; there are plenty of other options available. One Piece: Netflix Renews Live-Action Show for Season 2 With Oda's Message,

Sites like Netflix and Disney+ Hotstar have their anime shows, but you must pay a monthly subscription to access the content. Many people turn to alternative sites to watch content for free. Be warned, these sites often have plenty of popup ads, and in some cases, you may need to use VPNs.

Without further ado, here are five websites that has been serving as alternatives to Aniwatch TV:

1. HiAnime

HiAnime is essentially Aniwatch rebranded with a new identity and personality. It offers a wide range of genres across various categories, from movies to shows. It is currently the most accessed site for anime.

2. Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll offers both free and premium subscription models. The free model comes with ads and does not provide access to all content. The premium model removes ads and allows users to access new episodes shortly after they air in Japan. You can try the premium subscription with a 7-day free trial. If you are no fan of piracy, do check out this site as it is the most legit here.

3. Aniwave

Aniwave allows users to access its anime and manga content for free worldwide. You can watch hit shows like One Piece, Viral Hit, and Kaiju No 8 on the site.

4. GogoAnime

GogoAnime has an extensive library of anime shows and movies in HD quality. It also offers plenty of dubbed shows, including some from China. Centre Blocks 18 OTT Platforms for Obscene and Vulgar Content After Multiple Warnings; 19 Websites, 10 Apps Blocked Nationwide.

5. Zoro TV

While there are concerns about the dubious ads and potential viruses associated with this website, Zoro TV offers a wide range of anime and manga shows and movies for free. Access it at your own risk.

There are a few other sites that offer similar services, such as Chia Anime, Anix.to, Animepahe, Animeheaven, etc. These sites do provide online streaming, but they do not offer download options.

At LatestLY, we don't support piracy, and hence, we encourage you, readers, to watch good-quality anime and manga content on legit sites like Netflix, Crunchyroll, etc, instead of accessing dubious sites and putting your computers at risk.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 21, 2024 11:56 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).