MyAnimeList

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Country: Japan (JP)
Founded: 2006
Developer: MyAnimeList Co., Ltd
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

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Overview

MyAnimeList is a database and community platform for anime and manga enthusiasts, launched in 2006. Users can create personal lists to track anime they're watching and manga they're reading, access comprehensive information about titles, read and write reviews, and receive recommendations. The platform serves as both a reference database and social community where users can interact, share lists, and discuss content through forums and profiles.

Key Features

Anime and Manga Database - Comprehensive searchable database with information on thousands of anime and manga titles including synopses, ratings, and metadata.
Personal Lists - Track anime watched and manga read with customizable status categories (watching, completed, on-hold, dropped, plan to watch).
Rating and Scoring System - Users can rate titles on a 10-point scale and view community average scores and statistics.
Reviews and Recommendations - Read user-written reviews and receive personalized recommendations based on viewing history and preferences.
User Profiles - Create customizable profiles displaying favorite anime, manga, statistics, and personal information.
Community Forums - Participate in discussion forums organized by topic, anime, and manga for community engagement.
Social Features - Add friends, view their lists, and follow other users' activity within the platform.
Mobile Applications - Official native apps for iOS and Android providing access to core features on mobile devices.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Full access to database, personal lists, reviews, forums, and community features

Platforms & Requirements

MyAnimeList operates as a web platform accessible through modern browsers on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Official native applications are available for iOS and Android, providing optimized mobile experiences. The web version offers full functionality while mobile apps provide core features with some limitations such as restricted profile editing and friend request management requiring browser access.

Integrations & Ecosystem

MyAnimeList API for third-party developers
Data export functionality
Discord integration for community sharing
Anilist data import/export
Kitsu integration
MAL Sync browser extension support

Alternatives

App	Difference
AniList	Modern alternative with more advanced UI, better mobile experience, and GraphQL API; smaller but growing community.
Kitsu	Focuses on social features and streaming integration; offers manga and anime tracking with emphasis on community discovery.
Anime-Planet	Competitor database with different UI design; includes streaming availability information and different recommendation algorithm.
Trakt	Multi-media tracking platform covering TV, movies, and anime; broader scope but less anime-specific focus than MyAnimeList.

Reputation

MyAnimeList remains the largest and most established anime and manga database community, with decades of accumulated data and a substantial user base. Strengths include comprehensive title coverage, extensive user-generated content, and established community forums. Common criticisms include dated web interface design, occasional performance issues, limited mobile app functionality compared to the web version, and slower modernization compared to newer competitors like AniList. Despite these limitations, it remains the de facto standard reference for anime and manga information.

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