Anime apps available for Android and iPhone (iOS) such as Hivideo and Crunchyroll offer a vast catalog of online content on mobile. With subtitles in Portuguese or dubbed, the apps provide streaming in HD quality and, in some cases, even make it possible to download the anime, to watch offline by smartphone.
All the options in the following list are ideal for those who want to stay connected to the news of the Japanese animation market without joining piracy. Check it out in the selection below dnetc, the best apps to watch anime in a cool way. There are also popular apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Looke.
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Previously available only as a web version, the user can now download Hidive on Android phones. The service has a large catalog of its own, although it is relatively less extensive than rivals such as Crunchyroll. Through the application, you can search for anime based on different genres and also create a list of contents to watch later. A positive aspect for the Brazilian public is the fact that Hidive already has a good number of titles with Portuguese subtitles.
Hidive now has app for Android phones Photo: Reproduo / Daniel Dutra
You can try Hidive for free for seven days. After this period, you can choose between the monthly plan or annual plan. The monthly plan costs $ 5 (approximately $ 19, according to the current quote). Already the annual plan costs $ 48 ($ 68) and offers 20% discount on the total cost after one year of use. Payment can be made by credit card or through a PayPal account.
Crunchyroll leader in specialized anime streaming service Photo: Reproduction / Daniel Dutra
Featured in the streaming market, Crunchyroll specializes in anime. The service is available for Android, iOS (iPhone) and Windows Phone phones, as well as being accessible to various video game consoles like Xbox and PlayStation, as well as media centers like Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku.
His catalog features more famous titles such as "Naruto", "One Piece" and "Hunter X Hunter" as well as more recent and alternative productions such as "The Rising of the Shield Hero". The titles are organized by genres, among which are "action", "drama", "fantasy", "historical", "science fiction" and "sports". A highlight is the "Live-Action Drama" section, which features series with actors rather than animations.
You can try Crunchyroll for free for 14 days. After this period, the service remains available upon payment of R $ 25 per month and may be canceled at any time. The platform offers HD quality video and many Portuguese subtitled titles, as well as some Portuguese dubbed content.
Netflix presents catalog with dubbed and subtitled Portuguese anime Photo: Reproduction / Daniel Dutra
A major reference in the streaming market, Netflix also has anime in its catalog, which can be accessed by both Android and iPhone (iOS) smartphones as well as TVs and video games. In addition to animations made in other studios, the service offers exclusive anime through the "Original Netflix" seal. These exclusive anime are available with Portuguese dubbing, while the others feature Portuguese subtitles.
Among the titles, there are some popular among the Brazilian public, such as "Samurai X" and "Street Fighter II: Victory", dubbed in Portuguese. Netflix also organizes its contents through a distinction between series and anime films, offering suggestions of user-like anime.
The image quality depends on the signature made by the user. Currently, Netflix offers a one month free period, then offers the option to choose from the "Basic", "Standard" and "Premium" plans. Availability of HD or Ultra HD quality videos varies according to plan, ranging in price from R $ 19.90 to R $ 37.90 per month.
Amazon Prime Video has catalog with titles subtitled in Portuguese Photo: Reproduction / Daniel Dutra
Amazon Prime Video is another alternative for those who want to access anime online legally. Amazon's streaming service can be used on iPhone (iOS), Android, smart TV and tablets on up to three devices simultaneously. In addition, it is possible to control data usage and download anime to watch later, ie offline. The service has its own "Anime Series" section, which mainly includes recent productions with subtitles in several languages.
To access available content, you must have an Amazon account. The catalog will be made available according to the geographical location of your account. In Brazil, the launch offer allows seven free days. You can then pay $ 7.90 / month over the first six months.
Brazilian streaming service allows rent and purchase of anime Photo: Reproduction / Daniel Dutra
The Looke platform stands out in the streaming market for being national. In addition to its web version, it also has application for Android phones. His catalog, which covers concerts, national cinema and independent cinema, features a section devoted exclusively to anime. The collection features well-known titles among the Brazilian public, such as "Knights of the Zodiac", "Digimon" and "Sonic", as well as films such as "The Magic of Time" and "Origin – Spirits of the Past".
To have access to the content available on Looke, the user can choose between renting or digitally buying catalog titles. In addition, there is the option "Video Club", through which the user can pay monthly subscriptions the values ​​range between $ 16.90 and $ 25.90. Through this option you can have unlimited access to the titles labeled "Video Club".
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