AMC Networks ’ anime platform, HIDIVE, is set to rival Crunchyroll this month by offering free access to select episodes from its library of over 500 titles . The move is part of HIDIVE’s new strategy to spotlight its catalog for a wider audience and stand out against major streaming rivals such as Crunchyroll and Netflix .

As part of the rollout, fans can enjoy full Season 1 runs of The Eminence in Shadow , My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU , Made in Abyss , and other fan favorites throughout September 2025. The streamer took to X to announce the news. “From romance to isekai, we’re rolling out a sampler platter of free episodes all month long!” read the post. The caption is a nod to Studio Nexus’ isekai hit, The Eminence in Shadow , which originally debuted in O

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