5 anime shows you can stream freely and legally on YouTube

No Netflix? Kiss Anime shutdown? No problem. YouTube channels such as Muse Asia and Ani-One distribute and simulcast anime shows legally and for free in select territories in Asia. The long-awaited Inuyasha sequel "Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon" is actually streaming on the latter today.

For more weebery, we scoured Muse Asia's and Ani-One's comprehensive library for must-watch titles to spare you the bandwidth. Just be patient with the ad breaks.

1. God of High School

What’s it about: This South Korean anime follows the story of 17-year-old Jin Mori and his buddies Yu Mira and Han Daewi. The three teens were chosen as participants of the legendary “God of High School” tournament, where yes, high schoolers must battle it out for the ultimate prize: having their wishes granted. However, GOH is not just a simple slugfest. Divine and sinister forces lurk beneath.

Why watch it: Endearing characters and topnotch action sequences. Story-wise, the plot is what you would expect from a tournament anime.

It’s also nice to see a manhwa come to life for a change.

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2. The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited

What’s it about: Millionaire Daisuke Kambe enlists himself as a detective in the Modern Crime Prevention Task Force (MCPTF) of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, much to the dismay of Detective Haru Kato, a disgraced, former elite officer. Daisuke and Haru must work together, despite their different philosophies and crime-solving methods, in order to serve justice.

Why watch it: As a caveat, Daisuke isn’t a Sherlock. He solves cases by just slapping everything with money (see: title). There is something cathartic though to see one man’s problems getting wiped away by unlimited cash. As a friend put it, “It’s what makes it compelling.”

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3. Gibiate

What’s it about: A samurai and a ninja from the early Edo period get transported to the year 2030 where a virus called “Gibia” has infected millions of humans by turning them into monsters. Together with the remaining survivors, the time-travelling duo must find a cure to save humanity.

Why watch it: Isekai, but make it pandemic and apocalyptic.

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4. Sakura Wars the Animation

What’s it about: In the 2000 version of Sakura Wars, the Imperial Combat Revue, composed of young girls piloting steam-powered mecha, is busy defending the city from rampaging demons. The 2019 reboot of the popular video game adaptation, meanwhile, is set in peacetime Tokyo. 

Sakura and team are tasked to protect Klara, a survivor from the annihilated Moscow Combat Revue. Problems arise when a group claiming to be the new Moscow Combat Revue suddenly shows up in, with demons in tow.

Why watch it: Strong female leads and steampunk goodness.

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5. Burn the Witch

What’s it about: Witches Noel Niihashi and Ninny Spangcole have a tough job. They must protect London from rogue dragons as part of their duty in Wing Bind, an organization for dragon conservation and management.

There are two kinds of London in this world, the “Front” side and the “Reverse” side. Front London is where ordinary human beings live, while Reverse London is inhabited with those gifted with magic. Unfortunately, dragons and other supernatural creatures are causing trouble in Front London.

Why watch it: If J.K. Rowling’s TERF ramblings ruined the magic of "Harry Potter" for you, "Burn the Witch" (and animes like "Little Witch Academia," available on Netflix) might help with your wizarding world fix. Another plus: Tite Kubo, the creator of “Bleach,” wrote and illustrated this.

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—JCB, GMA News