Max offers a vast streaming library that includes an impressive collection of anime, featuring popular titles like Studio Ghibli films. While Max may not have a lot of original content, it stands out as one of the top streaming sites for anime, showcasing noteworthy offerings such as "Housing Complex C," "The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl," and beloved Studio Ghibli classics like "Castle in the Sky" and "Howl's Moving Castle."
Although Max, the former HBO Max, does not offer as many anime options as its competitors, it still has one of the largest online streaming libraries. While Crunchyroll and HiDive offer the highest quantity of anime streaming options, other providers such as Hulu and Netflix also cater to anime fans. Although Max may not have many original anime titles, it boasts one of the best anime collections available, especially its recognizable anime titles. For example, it famous for its housing of Studio Ghibli films for US viewers and some of the biggest films from Japan.
One of Max's standout series is Housing Complex C, produced by Studio Akatsuki and directed by Yuji Nara. Released for Halloween in 2022, the series follows a family's frightening experiences when they move into an apartment complex. With only four episodes, it's a thrilling mystery infused with cosmic horror.
Max has become a leading site for streaming anime, with some of its best offerings being: The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl by Science Saru; Castle In The Sky by Hayao Miyazaki; Howl's Moving Castle by Hayao Miyazaki; Weathering With You by CoMix Wave Films and directed by Makoto Shinkai; Belle by Studio Chizu and directed by Mamoru Hosoda; When Marnie Was There by Hiromasa Yonebayashi; Princess Mononoke by Hayao Miyazaki and Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki. Kiki's Delivery Service by Hayao Miyazaki is regarded as one of the most iconic anime films of all time and, despite its light storyline, it explores themes of burnout and still holds relevance to this day.