Best Chrome extension for watching anime in 2026

Updated May 4, 20264 min read

Anime fans have specific needs — fast playback for re-watches, subtitle controls, cinematic filters, and lyrics for openings. Here is what a good Chrome extension adds to the experience.

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    Step 1

    Speed up re-watches without losing audio quality

    At 1.5×–2×, pitch correction keeps voices natural so dialogue remains clear even on a speed run. Glitch enables pitch lock by default.

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    Step 2

    Cycle through subtitle tracks quickly

    Switching between English subtitles and no subtitles, or trying different language options, is faster with a keyboard shortcut than digging into the player settings.

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    Step 3

    Apply a cinematic filter for a theatrical feel

    Anime often benefits from a slight contrast boost or a warm grade. Glitch's filter presets include options that work well with animation.

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    Step 4

    Get karaoke lyrics for openings and endings

    Many anime openings and endings have synced lyrics in Glitch's database. Enable karaoke mode and the words follow along word by word (Pro).

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    Step 5

    Loop the opening song for extended listening

    Set an AB loop over the opening sequence to hear it on repeat without rewinding manually (Pro).

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    Step 6

    Use ambient light for dramatic sequences

    Glitch's ambient light effect creates a glow that extends the dominant colors from the screen — particularly effective for vivid animation (Pro).

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FAQ

  • Does Glitch work on Crunchyroll?

    Glitch works on any page with an HTML5 video player, including Crunchyroll. Basic playback tools are available; some features are specific to natively supported sites.

  • Does it work on both subbed and dubbed versions?

    Yes. Glitch is agnostic to the content. Speed, loop, filters, and bookmarks all work regardless of language track.

  • Is karaoke mode useful for anime if songs are in Japanese?

    The lyrics database covers Japanese-language songs for many popular anime titles. Word-by-word sync works the same regardless of language.

Try Glitch on a live video

Open the interactive demo to test karaoke, speed, filters, audio tools, and export before installing.

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Related

Speed ControlRestyle Captions60+ Color Filter PresetsKaraoke ModeSmart Loop & A/B RepeatEffects (Blur, Sharpen, Vignette, Grain)Glitch on YouTubeGlitch on Netflix

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