KissCartoon Alternatives: 28 Sites to Watch Cartoons Online

Kids and adults alike love cartoons, and there are plenty of websites for watching them. Not all are free, though, and many are frustrating to use. KissCartoon became one of the best-known free cartoon streaming sites, but it often goes offline, and not every show is available there. That is when you need an alternative.

What is KissCartoon?

KissCartoon is a website that streams cartoons and anime for free, with no registration required. Its library is regularly updated and neatly organized by category. Like every free cartoon site, it has its pros and cons, and it is not a licensed service: it does not own the rights to most of the shows it streams, which is one reason it is frequently blocked or moves to new addresses.

If KissCartoon is down or you cannot find the cartoon or anime you want, the 28 sites below are worth a look. For each one we cover what it offers and how easy it is to use. The legal services (Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney Junior, Cartoon Network and ToonJet) are the safest choice. With the free unofficial sites, keep an ad blocker running, keep your antivirus up to date, and never install "players" or browser extensions they ask you to download.

28 Best KissCartoon Alternatives

1. AnimeFreak

AnimeFreak offers a large library of roughly 11,000 anime series, with new episodes added daily, all free to stream. You can create an account to keep track of your shows. Like most free anime sites, it shows banner and pop-up ads while you watch, but you will find nearly every anime here.

2. AnimeLab

AnimeLab was a legal anime streaming service for Australia and New Zealand, with hundreds of free shows and a distinctive design: hover over a thumbnail to see the show's details. It had apps for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Xbox, PlayStation and Chromecast. AnimeLab closed in 2022 and its catalog moved to Crunchyroll, so viewers in Australia and New Zealand should head there instead.

3. WatchFree

Whatever kind of cartoons or series you like, WatchFree will keep you coming back. Its catalog is updated regularly, so there is always something new. It does not host videos itself; each title links to several outside sources, giving you a choice of streams. Navigation is fast, and in ten minutes of browsing we did not hit a single pop-up.

4. 9anime

If you prefer English-dubbed anime, 9anime is one of the best options, with high-quality HD streams. You can create an account to follow your favorite shows without pop-up ads.

5. 123Movies

123Movies (123MoviesHub) was once one of the most popular streaming sites, though it has had many problems recently and its domain keeps changing. It is still a decent KissCartoon alternative thanks to its huge range of movies and TV series in many genres, which you can browse by several criteria.

6. ToonJet

ToonJet is a great place for classic cartoons, free and without registration. You will find favorites such as Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes and early Mickey Mouse shorts.

7. Hulu

Hulu has a large collection of anime and animated shows and movies that you can stream or download in its app. It is a paid service, but it usually offers new users a one-week free trial.

8. AnimeToon

AnimeToon offers more than a hundred cartoon series plus movies, all free, including dubbed anime. Shows are organized by genre: action, comedy, adventure, crime and more.

9. Watch Cartoon Online

Watch Cartoon Online (Cartoons8.tv) lets you stream cartoons in HD without downloading anything or creating an account.

10. GoGo Anime

GoGo Anime is a free anime site with a clean, attractive layout. The homepage shows new releases and popular updates, and its anime list sorts every title alphabetically so you can quickly find what you are looking for.

11. 5movies

5movies is an all-in-one movie site with classic and recent films in HD and standard definition. Its library also includes Asian dramas, anime and American cartoons.

12. Fmovies

Fmovies is a well-known free streaming site with a broad selection of movies in many genres. The homepage highlights recently added and upcoming titles, videos are high quality and each title shows its key details. The downside is the ads: nearly every click opens a new tab.

13. Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the leading legal anime streaming service. Many shows are free with ads, while a premium membership unlocks the full library without ads. New episodes are added almost every hour, often shortly after they air in Japan, so you will never miss the latest one. It is available in most countries.

14. WatchAnimeDub (WCOStream)

WatchAnimeDub, also known as WatchCartoonOnline or WCOStream, offers a wide range of anime and cartoons, with dubbed anime, subbed anime and cartoons each in their own section in the header. The interface is pleasant, but expect banner ads while streaming and pop-ups when you press play. Most of its visitors are from the US.

15. MasterAnime

MasterAni.me is another free anime site with a large selection of series. Its homepage is ad-free and everything is neatly organized into sections, which makes it easy to use. Content is in English. Older versions of the site relied on Flash Player, which modern browsers no longer support, so some videos may not play.

16. AniWatcher

AniWatcher, also known as Anilinkz, has a large library and updates its homepage frequently with new subbed and dubbed episodes. The interface is clean and easy for newcomers to understand, with banner ads in the right sidebar. No registration is needed.

17. OtakuStream

OtakuStream is a community-based anime site where viewers can comment and request series that are not yet available. It has a clean interface and a handy light/dark mode switch for comfortable viewing at night.

18. AnimePahe

AnimePahe offers plenty of subbed and dubbed series and movies for free. Its tidy layout shows three videos per row, and a search tab helps you find shows quickly. Ads are kept to a minimum, and its video player is excellent.

19. AnimeDao

AnimeDao (formerly Anime44) has a diverse collection, from drama to action, presented in a neat interface with a long list of series. Dubbed versions are available for viewers who prefer English audio, though downloading episodes is difficult.

20. Funimation

Funimation was a well-run legal service with an impressive library of Japanese anime, best known for its English dubs. It has since been merged into Crunchyroll, which now hosts most of its catalog, so Crunchyroll is the place to go for Funimation's dubbed shows.

21. KimCartoon

KimCartoon focuses purely on cartoons, so it is a good pick if you do not want anime cluttering your browsing. It is easy to navigate and streams in HD, though some clicks redirect to the ad sites that fund it. Most of its visitors come from the US, UK, Canada and Australia.

22. Disney Junior

Disney has made some of the most loved animated films and series ever produced, and Disney Junior (on DisneyNOW) is a great place for binge-watching its shows for younger viewers. The site is bright, kid-friendly and easy to browse, with a big library that includes Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

23. CartoonCrazy

CartoonCrazy is another strong option, especially for dubbed anime and cartoons. It has a huge library covering almost every type of anime and animation and is popular in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia. See also our list of Cartoon Crazy alternatives.

24. Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network has been part of almost everyone's childhood and remains one of the most popular destinations for cartoon fans worldwide. Its website gives you access to a big collection of shows from TV and the web, both new originals and timeless classics. It is very kid-friendly, so children can safely pick their own favorites.

25. KissAnime

KissAnime was one of the biggest anime streaming sites, with many categories, no registration and video quality from 240p to 1080p, plus a homepage showing the latest releases. The original site closed in 2020; be careful with the many copies that now use the name.

26. Movie4u

Movie4u offers full cartoon and anime movies on a clean, friendly site, with IMDb ratings and short plot summaries for each title. It occasionally opens ads or redirects to suspicious sites, so keep an ad blocker running while you stream.

27. Chia-Anime

Chia-Anime is a free anime site very similar to KissCartoon, with series and movies in both English-dubbed and subtitled versions. The site looks good, works on mobile and is updated regularly with new shows.

28. Cartoons On

Cartoons On streams cartoons on phones, tablets, iPods and computers. Favorites such as Tom and Jerry and Mickey Mouse are all there, and refreshingly, it is free of annoying pop-up ads.

Which KissCartoon Alternative is Best?

For anime, Crunchyroll is the most complete and reliable service, with a free ad-supported tier. For classic and kids' cartoons, Cartoon Network, Disney Junior and ToonJet are safe, legal and free to start. The unofficial sites on this list can fill the gaps, but they come and go, so use them with care.

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