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Where can I download anime episodes?

By Katherine Luther, About.com

Question: Where can I download anime episodes?
Answer: The truth is, there are tons of places to download anime, both free and for a fee. But before you opt for the freebies, remember that you are likely getting an illegal copy - something a true anime fan definitely doesn't want to do.

Fortunately, there are a few places where you can purchase anime episodes at a relatively small price.

Direct2Drive offers an ever-growing collection of anime episodes to choose from, with feature-length films running at about $9.95 and complete seasons averaging about $40.

Just want one episode? Try the company's official website. FUNimation, for example, offers individual episodes of several of their popular shows for just $1.99, as well as free online viewings of new anime series as they're released. ADV is doing the same, offering a huge selection of their titles for $1.99.

Want to watch your videos on iTunes? Now you can! A number of anime companies have started posting complete episodes on iTunes so you can take your anime with you wherever you go!

And speaking of Apple (iTunes), Central Park Media has several anime downloads that you can download straight to your iPod. Don't have an iPod? Don't worry - they'll work on your Mac or PC as well using Quicktime.
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