7 Best Apps to Watch Anime Together Long Distance (2026)

Short Answer

The best app for long-distance anime watching is AniDachi if you watch on Crunchyroll or YouTube — each person keeps full-quality playback on their own tab while AniDachi syncs the room. Live rooms still need a shared start time. Async catch-up is planned, not available today. AniDachi also covers Netflix; if you need Disney+ or Hulu in the same tool, Teleparty or Rave are the live-only alternatives. Keep Discord for voice; do not screen-share Crunchyroll.

Full Comparison: Apps to Watch Anime Together Long Distance

1. AniDachi — Best for Long-Distance Crunchyroll Couples

AniDachi is the Crunchyroll- and YouTube-first watch-party Chrome extension: Add to Chrome, open your own tab, share one invite. Async catch-up is planned and is not available yet — live rooms still need everyone online together. Personal history on Plus or Pro, with recording permission, helps you resume your own viewing between sessions. AniDachi also works on Netflix, so you can host a Netflix watch party with the same invite flow. For a wider look, see these ways to watch Netflix together.

• Live sync on Crunchyroll, YouTube and Netflix (async planned)
• Auto anime detection on Crunchyroll
• Live chat and reactions alongside the player
• Personal progress with your own Plus/Pro access and recording permission
• Built-in voice and video during the room session
• Free to join active Plus/Pro/trial hosts; Plus from $7.99/mo to host — Cancel renewal from Account → Subscription. Access continues until your current trial or paid period ends.

Best for: Long-distance couples on Crunchyroll with a shared time for live viewing and a preference for personal history between sessions.

2. Teleparty — Best Free Multi-Platform Option

Teleparty, which started as the old Netflix Party extension, supports Crunchyroll alongside Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and others. It is primarily a live sync tool — both people must be online at the same time. There is no async mode, no per-person progress tracking, and no spoiler control.

Best for: Couples who can reliably schedule live watch sessions and also watch content across multiple streaming platforms.

3. Rave — Best Free Option with Voice Chat

Rave (formerly Wacup) supports live sync across Crunchyroll, Netflix, and others, and includes built-in voice and video chat — removing the need to run a separate Discord call. The free tier covers most features. Like Teleparty, there is no async support.

Best for: Couples who want a free option with voice chat built in and don't need async features.

4. Scener — Best for Video Call Alongside Streaming

Scener runs in the browser and overlays video calling directly on top of streaming content from Netflix, HBO Max, and others. It is the most visually polished option for seeing each other's faces while watching. Crunchyroll support is limited; Scener works best for non-anime content.

Best for: Non-anime movie nights or couples who prioritize seeing each other's face during the watch.

5. Discord Screen Share — Best Free Fallback

Discord is not a watch party app — it is a voice and screen share tool. One person shares their Crunchyroll screen while the other watches. This means only one person streams in full quality; the other sees a compressed screen share. It requires both online simultaneously and provides no sync, progress tracking, or spoiler control.

Best for: Quick, unplanned sessions when you don't want to set up another tool.

6. Crunchyroll Party — Best Free Crunchyroll-Only Option

Crunchyroll Party is a free Chrome extension that adds live sync and text chat to Crunchyroll. It is straightforward and works well for same-time watching. No async, no progress tracking, no video reactions.

Best for: Budget-conscious couples who can always watch live together and only use Crunchyroll.

7. Watch2Gether — Best for YouTube and Non-Streaming Content

Watch2Gether supports YouTube, Vimeo, and some other platforms — but not Crunchyroll. It is most useful for watching anime trailers, music videos, or fan content on YouTube together. Not recommended for Crunchyroll anime series.

Best for: YouTube content specifically.

Which Should You Pick?

Use this decision framework:

• You watch live on Crunchyroll or YouTube → AniDachi (sync, chat, reactions, and voice/video beside the player)
• You watch live together across multiple platforms → Teleparty or Rave
• You want video calling built in → Rave or Scener
• You want completely free + Crunchyroll → Crunchyroll Party or Discord

If your schedules do not overlap, arrange independent catch-up and discuss afterward. See the guide to watching across time zones for a routine you can use today. AniDachi's built-in async mode is coming soon.

Related

• How to watch Crunchyroll together long distance
• Anime watch parties across time zones — the async guide
• Watching anime with your long-distance partner
• AniDachi vs Teleparty — detailed comparison
• AniDachi vs Rave — detailed comparison
• AniDachi vs TwoSeven for long-distance couples
• How to watch anime for free with friends

Published June 23, 2026 · Updated October 20, 2026 · By AniDachi · Editorial policy