Pluto TV Drops Free Weekend Anime Marathons With HIDIVE—Here’s The Full May Schedule

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Starting this May, Pluto TV is launching its Ani-May celebration with the debut of ANIME x HIDIVE – a 24/7 channel offering free ad-supported streaming of a carefully selected range of titles from HIDIVE for the first time ever. This marks an extensive anime expansion for Pluto TV, providing over 800 hours of television series, more than 120 feature films, and around 50 new series across five new commercial-free channels. In addition to ANIME x HIDIVE, viewers can enjoy dedicated channels for Pluto TV Anime Comedy and a continuous Inuyasha marathon. The Anime Movies channel and a Kids Anime channel will become available later in the month.

Instead of separate showings, ANIME x HIDIVE presents continuous weekend marathons every Saturday and the final Friday night throughout May. These immersive events will keep fans entertained with five unique marathons showcasing the fierce rivalries in Food Wars, the magical battles in Fate/Stay Night, the warm friendships in K-On!, the clever dialogues in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, and the emotional voyage in Clannad. Each marathon runs round the clock from midnight to midnight local time, or for two days straight in Clannad’s case, providing back-to-back episodes to cater to both new viewers and veterans alike.

What to Know About Pluto TV’s Weekend Marathon Schedule

On May 1st, ANIME x HIDIVE made its debut, making HIDIVE’s collection accessible for free on a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) platform for the first time. This new model allows viewers who aren’t subscribed to numerous platforms yet yearn for a top-tier anime watching experience to enjoy classic titles. Whether you’re looking to catch up on a series you missed or revisit favorite episodes, these marathons offer non-stop exploration into some of the most acclaimed anime stories. Here’s the schedule:

  • On Saturday, May 3rd, all-day viewers got to binge Food Wars, a high-stake culinary drama that pits aspiring chefs against each other in mouthwatering and intense competition. 
  • On Saturday, May 10th, all day, the channel will air Fate/Stay Night, an epic tale of magic destiny and supernatural conflict as masters and servants clash for the Holy Grail. 
  • On Saturday, May 17th, through Sunday May 18th, K On will showcase the lighthearted charm of a high school music club navigating friendship and first performances. 
  • On Saturday, May 24th, all day there will be a My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU marathon offering sardonic wit and emotional growth from three unlikely friends solving social dilemmas. 
  • Finally on Friday, May 30th, through Saturday, May 31st, viewers can immerse themselves in Clannad, an enduring classic about family loss and redemption with two days of nonstop episodes. The two day Clannad event in particular caters to fans of emotionally resonant narratives, running without pause from Friday morning through Saturday night.

ANIME x HIDIVE selects its shows by merging HIDIVE’s expert selections with viewing data from Pluto TV viewers to identify both popular blockbusters and lesser-known treasures. The team considers what is being watched the most, takes fan input into account, and ensures a variety of genres to cater to both newcomers and dedicated fans. Fans can anticipate titles such as Food Wars, Fate/Stay Night, Helck, and The Dangers in My Heart appearing throughout the schedule, not just during marathon weekend events.

How to Watch This Anime Marathon?

Presently, Pluto TV stands as the most extensive Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) service, boasting 24 million monthly active users who tune in to a variety of free channels each month. By partnering with Pluto tv, HIDIVE expands its reach without requiring viewers to subscribe, thereby enhancing its presence on platforms like Amazon Prime Video Channels and smart TVs such as Samsung, LG, and VIZIO. With content accessible across all significant smart TVs, mobile devices, and web browsers, watching the latest marathons is just a click away – either by opening the Pluto TV app or visiting pluto.tv directly.

Fans can easily enjoy ANIME x HIDIVE through the Pluto TV app on iOS, Android, Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, Vizio, or any popular smart TV platform. Alternatively, simply visit pluto.tv. There’s no need for additional accounts or authentication; just make use of your existing Pluto TV account. Moreover, you can save specific episodes and series in the on-demand library, which includes select marathon titles that are available for a limited time following their broadcast. Whether at home or on the move, these weekend marathons provide hassle-free anime experiences at no cost.

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2025-05-06 05:10