How to Watch Anime Together Online (Crunchyroll Watch Party Guide)
WatchWithMe Team
Some moments in anime need to be watched together. The big reveal. The fight you've waited three seasons for. The episode that leaves the entire group chat in pieces. 😭
If your anime buddies or your partner live far away, here's how to watch anime together online — synced to the second, with voice chat and reactions — using Crunchyroll and the free WatchWithMe extension.
What You'll Need
- A computer with Chrome, Edge, Brave, or another Chromium-based browser
- Crunchyroll access for each person (everyone watches on their own account)
- The free WatchWithMe extension
How to Start a Crunchyroll Watch Party
1. Install WatchWithMe
Grab it from the Chrome Web Store and pin it to your toolbar.
2. Open Your Episode on Crunchyroll
Pick the series and episode you're starting from.
3. Create a Room with Episode Follow On
Click Create Room and turn on Episode follow. This is the secret to a great binge session: when the host moves to the next episode, everyone in the room follows automatically. No more "which episode are you on?" 🙌
4. Share the Link and Approve Your Friends
Send the invite link to your crew and accept their join requests.
5. Watch, Scream, React
Everyone's player stays in sync. Use voice or video chat for the big moments, text chat for theories, and emoji reactions when words aren't enough.
Tips for the Perfect Anime Night 🍜
Agree on sub vs dub before you start. It's the oldest debate in anime — settle it in advance so nobody is on a different audio track.
Decide on skipping openings. Some people love the OP, some skip it every time. Pick a house rule so the host knows whether to skip.
Pick the right kind of show:
- Shonen battle series — big fights are amazing with live reactions.
- Short seasons (12–13 episodes) — finish a whole show over a weekend.
- Slice of life and rom-coms — perfect for chill couple nights.
- Mystery and psychological thrillers — pause and swap theories.
Keep a watchlist together. Start a shared list in your group chat so the next binge is ready to go.
Make it a ritual. A weekly episode night for a seasonal anime gives everyone something to look forward to — and keeps people from watching ahead without the group. 👀
Anime Night for Long-Distance Couples 💕
Anime is a fantastic date night for couples who are apart. A weekly episode together gives you a shared story to talk about all week. Combine it with the ideas in our long-distance date ideas guide for a full date night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WatchWithMe work with other anime sites?
WatchWithMe works on Crunchyroll and many other streaming sites, including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and Disney+, which also have big anime catalogs.
Do my friends need Crunchyroll too?
Yes — each person streams on their own account. WatchWithMe keeps everyone's players in sync.
What if someone's internet is slow?
Turn on buffer handling when you create the room. If someone's video stalls, the room waits for them so nobody misses the big moment.
Start Your Anime Watch Party
Your next binge is better with friends. Install WatchWithMe, open an episode, and send the link.
👉 Add WatchWithMe to Chrome — free
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