Comixology
Comixology is one of the best comics apps out there. It is
stocked with the usual stuff like super hero comics, DC and Marvel stuff, and
things like that. However, it also has a fairly decent selection of manga. You
can buy manga and read it right from the app. It also features device syncing.
That means you can buy on one device and read on another. You can also
subscribe to their service and read all the comics and manga you want to. It's
one of the unexpectedly better anime apps.
Drawing Tutorials:
Anime and Manga
Those who want to draw anime have a lot of really good
tutorial apps to choose from. Drawing Tutorials: Anime and Manga is one of
them. It has a variety of tutorials, the ability to use your own photos, and
some decent drawing tools. There is even a free drawing mode without tutorials
so you can try on your own. It's great for beginners. Intermediates and
advanced drawers may need something with a few additional features. On the plus
side, the app is completely free to download and use.
Hulu
Hulu is one of the better anime apps out there for
streaming. It has a decent collection of stuff, including a lot of popular
shows. The service itself is easy enough to use. You can also get a cheaper,
limited commercial subscription or pay for a no-ads experience. The only
downside of Hulu is that their anime collection can be a little inconsistent.
Some anime may have a season of English dub while the second season is only
subtitled and the third season is back to being dubbed again. Otherwise it's a
good option for anime fans. This is also probably the best legit streaming site
for Gundam fans.
MALClient
MALClient is a mobile app for MyAnimeList.net. The site is a
valuable resource for anime fans. You can keep track of the shows you're
watching, find new shows, rate shows, and even find additional information. The
app handles all of those tasks with ease. The app also shows articles from the
site. There is even community access to talk with other anime fans. There are
several MyAnimeList clients. Most of them are surprisingly good. We wouldn't
take exception if our readers recommended a different one in the comments.
Netflix
Netflix is pretty much the best streaming app for most
things. It's also a top three option for anime lovers. The services carries a
variety of anime with both subtitles and English dubs. That includes a few original
series, including The Seven Deadly Sins, Knights of Sidonia, and a couple of
others. There are a few prices you can go for. The $7.99 gives you one screen
while the $11.99 lets you stream on four screens at once with UHD streaming (on
available titles). Anyone looking for good anime apps should check it out. You
can get a free trial to sample the goods before committing to the subscription.
Reddit
Reddit is kind of an obvious choice. There are subreddits
for almost everything. That includes general anime. They're great spots for
recommendations, discussion, and finding good spots to stream stuff.
Additionally, many popular anime have individual subreddits. They can show
where shows are streaming, when new episodes are coming, and more. We have the
basic Reddit app linked here. There are tons of third party Reddit apps that
are quite good as well. They all make great anime apps.
Tumblr
Tumblr is a great place for anime fans. Tons of users start
anime-themed pages where you can find stuff like reviews, opinions, artwork,
cosplay, and all sorts of other bric-a-brac. Alternatively, you can start your
own and contribute to the experience. There isn't a rating on this site, so you
can even find some unsavory stuff if you really want to. The app itself is set
up well with a modern design and easy usage. It's a good way to kill a few
minutes or read some fun opinions from fellow fans. The app is completely free
and worth a shot.
Viz Media
Viz Media is a large publisher of anime related stuff. It's
one one of a few large publishers that take their mobile apps relatively
seriously. Viz Media has a few apps. They have their own dedicated manga app
that is decidedly average. They also have an official app for their Weekly
Shonen Jump magazine. It's a very popular source for newer manga. You can also
check out their manga app specifically for Naruto if you're into that one. All
three apps work pretty well, although they'll all ask you spend some money. We
hope other publishers take a hint and make some decent apps as well.
VRV
VRV is the best streaming service for anime fans. It
includes several sites in one big package. That includes Crunchyroll,
Funimation, Rooster Teeth, and others. Individual subscriptions for each one
would cost vastly more than you'd pay for this all-in-one service. It's run by
Crunchyroll. Thus, it has taken Crunchyroll's spot on his list. In fact, we'd
recommend canceling your Crunchyroll subscription and migrating to this one.
It's that good.
YouTube
YouTube is an excellent app for anime fans. You can find all
kinds of awesome stuff on this one. There are theme songs, soundtracks, and
sometimes even an entire series or two just laying around. As a fan, you can
make your own little contributions if you want to as well. On top of that,
there are a variety of YouTube personalities that do videos about anime so you can
find reviews, opinions, lists, and sometimes even news. YouTube is free with
advertising. You can pay $9.99 per month to remove ads and enable background
play.
