The best anime to watch on Hulu right now
From Netflix to Crunchyroll and beyond, there’s a ton of different services to watch the latest and greatest in anime. One of the most underrated streaming services in terms of anime is Hulu, which boasts not only a selection of popular older titles but is also the simulcasting destination for new releases that are licensed to distribute through Disney.
Like Netflix, Hulu has the streaming rights to some of the most beloved and iconic anime series and movies, such as Cowboy Bebop, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Akira, and more. For the purposes of the list, we’re going to emphasize the best anime on Hulu that aren’t available to watch on other services, like Netflix and Prime Video. We’ll update this list periodically to bring you the best recommendations possible, but for now, here is our list of the best anime to stream on Hulu.
A Blaxploitation-infused, post-apocalyptic chanbara anime inspired by a love of hip-hop and soul music,Afro Samurai is an excellent action anime packed with fantastic fight sequences and accompanying geysers of gore. Set in an anachronistic Japan, the series follows the story of a young samurai who embarks on a personal journey to avenge his father’s death at the hands of a ruthless gunslinger and claim the mythical No. 1 headband — an item thought to bestow godlike powers onto any person who possesses it.
At five episodes, Afro Samurai is short and to the point, weaving an elaborate and violent tale of vengeance filled with outlandish characters and awesome battles. Combine that with a score composed by RZA of Wu-Tang Clan fame, and you’ve got a certified banger. If you like Afro Samurai, you should definitely check out the 2009 sequel movie Afro Samurai:
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