If you are a crazy fan of anime, then you might be familiar with the Funimation app. The app has an extensive video library with thousands of English subbed and dubbed episodes of your favorite anime shows. You can stream the Funimation content on Firestick for free with certain limitations. However, to experience all the contents of Funimation, you need to subscribe to its Premium ($7.99/month) and Premium Plus ($9.99/month) plans.
If you are a new Funimation user, you will get a 14-day free trial. You can use the free trial option to stream the Funimation premium content on Firestick. In this article, we have discussed different ways to stream Funimation on your Firestick-connected TV or Fire TV.
Update: Funimation contents are now available on Crunchyroll. You need to download Crunchyroll on Firestick to stream Funimation’s anime content.
How to Install Funimation on Firestick
1. Turn on your Firestick and go to the Home Page.
2. Click the Find icon and type Funimation on the search bar.
3. Pick the Funimation app from the list of recommended apps.
4. Tap Get or Download to download the app on your Firestick.
5. Once the download is completed, tap Open to launch the app.
How to Activate Funimation on Firestick
Before activating Funimation on Firestick, you must create a Funimation account if you are a new user. You can create an account by visiting the official Funimation website.
1. After launching the application, you will be displayed with a sign-in screen.
2. Tap Sign in to get the Funimation activation code.
3. Open any browser on your smartphone or laptop.
4. Visit the Funimation activation website (http://funimation.com/activate).
5. Type the code in the box and hit the Activate button.
6. Enter your login credentials and sign in to your account.
7. Relaunch the app on your Firestick and stream your desired anime content.
How to Sideload Funimation APK on Firestick
If you cannot find the app on Amazon App Store, then you can install the app using Downloader. Visit the Amazon App Store and get the Downloader app on your Firestick. After installing Downloader, make sure to enable the Install unknown apps to sideload apps.
To do this, navigate to Settings → Tap My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps → Turn On Downloader.
Enter the Funimation APK link (https://urlsrt.io/funimation) on the URL box of the Downloader app, and hit Go. Now, the Funimation app will be downloaded on Fire TV Stick. Launch the app and log in to stream the anime content on a big screen.
How to Screen Mirror Funimation on Firestick
If you are not comfortable with the above steps, then you can use the screen mirroring method to stream the Funimation content on your Fire TV.
Before proceeding with the process, navigate to Settings → Display & sounds → Tap Enable Display Mirroring.
Connect the Android phone and Firestick to the same WiFi. Download the Funimation app from the Play Store. Login to your account and stream any anime content on your Android phone. Scroll down the Notification Panel and hit the Cast icon. Select your Firestick name from the list. Now, the anime content streaming on your Android phone will stream on the Firestick.
FAQs
1. How much does Funimation cost on Firestick?
You can get the Funimation premium on the official website. The price of the plan starts from $7.99/month (Premium) and $9.99/month (Premium Plus).
2. How to fix Funimation not working on Firestick?
You can try simple fixes like restarting your Firestick, clearing the app cache, and updating your Firestick or Funimation app.
