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Crying Freeman

7.419881 seasonTV SeriesAction & AdventureAnimationDrama

Yo Hinomura was an ordinary Japanese potter when a run-in with a Chinese mafia changed his life forever. Now an assassin for the 108 Dragons, Yo is the perfect killing machine. As a sign for remorse over his victims, he sheds tears after…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Portrait of a Killer
Nov 25, 1988 3.7
E2
Shades of Death: Fusei Kakurei (1)
Sep 22, 1989
E3
Shades of Death: Eternal Love (2)
Jun 22, 1990
E4
A Taste of Revenge: Oshu Tohgoku
Oct 25, 1991
E5
Abduction in Chinatown: Battlefield of Kishibojin
Nov 25, 1992
E6
The Russian Connection: The Light in the Darkness
Feb 25, 1994

Cast

TFToshio Furukawa
Toshio Furukawa
Yo Hinomura / Lóng Tài-Yáng / Freeman (voice)
CK
Chiharu Kataishi
Emu Hino / Hǔ Qinglán (voice)

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Crying Freeman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Crying Freeman?

Crying Freeman is streaming on Retrocrush, Eternal Family and Cineverse in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Crying Freeman on Netflix?

No, Crying Freeman is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Retrocrush and Eternal Family.

Is Crying Freeman on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Crying Freeman isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Retrocrush and Eternal Family instead.

Where can I watch Crying Freeman for free?

Crying Freeman is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Plex in United States.

How many seasons are in Crying Freeman?

Crying Freeman has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1994.

Are all episodes of Crying Freeman out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Crying Freeman are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Crying Freeman?

No — Crying Freeman ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Crying Freeman based on a manga?

Yes — Crying Freeman is based on a manga.