What the platform is, what it costs, and where our data comes from.
What is AnimeSenpai?
AnimeSenpai is a free platform to discover anime, track your watchlist, and get personalized recommendations. Search any title, manage your watchlist, and rank what you've watched.
Is AnimeSenpai free?
Yes. AnimeSenpai is completely free to use — browse, search, lists, and recommendations included. We may add optional paid features or ways to support the project in the future.
Does AnimeSenpai stream anime?
No. AnimeSenpai doesn't host or stream episodes — we help you discover and track anime. Detail pages may link to where you can watch when that info is available.
Where does the anime data come from?
Catalog data comes from AniList — synopses, cast, genres, and AniList scores. Community ratings and tiers come from AnimeSenpai users.
Finding anime
Browse filters, search, seasonal picks, and detail pages.
How do I browse the catalog?
Open Browse for the full catalog, or the home page for curated carousels — trending, top rated, movies, and seasonal picks.
What filters can I use on Browse?
On Browse, filter by genre, format, season, year, status, or minimum score. Stack filters to narrow results and sort by AniList score, popularity, or community ratings.
How does search work?
Search by title from the navbar or Search page. Results update as you type and link straight to each anime's detail page.
What can I see on an anime detail page?
Each anime page includes synopsis, episode details, genres, scores, cast, staff, relations, franchises, and recommendations. Signed-in users can add to their list and set a tier from the page.
Lists & ratings
Watch statuses, tier ratings, and community scores.
How do I add anime to my list?
Create a free account, then use Add to List on any anime page to set status and tier. Manage everything from your personal list with filters and sorting.
What watch statuses are available?
Mark anime as Watching, Completed, Rewatching, or Plan to Watch. Update status any time from your list or an anime page.
How does the S–D tier system work?
Rank how much you liked a show from S down to D, with S as top tier. Tiers show on your list and profile, and feed into recommendations and community scores.
What is community score?
The average tier rating from AnimeSenpai users, shown next to AniList scores on cards and detail pages. Sort Browse by community score to find what fans here rate highest.
What are personalized recommendations?
When signed in, Recommendations suggests anime based on your tiers and watch history. The more you rate and track, the better the picks.
Account & profiles
Signing up, public profiles, and account settings.
How do I create an account?
Go to Create account and sign up with a username, email, and password, or use Google. You can also go to Sign in and choose Create account from there.
Are profiles and lists public?
Yes. Profiles and anime lists are public, so anyone can see your tiers and statuses. Options to control visibility may be added in the future.
How do I update my profile or password?
Open Settings to update your display name, username, bio, avatar, or password. Profile changes show on your public profile.
