MyAnimeList Gets a Tech Upgrade With a Promise to Fans

New Tech, Same Otaku Heart

MyAnimeList, one of the world’s largest anime and manga databases, is entering a new chapter under the ownership of The Anime Network Group — a company helmed by blockchain and AI trailblazers. The new leadership team is emphasizing a commitment to both innovation and fan integrity. While tech companies acquiring beloved platforms often set off alarm bells in the community, the owners are making a clear promise: they’ll use advanced technologies to enhance user experience without compromising what made the site special in the first place. That means no exploiting data, no AI replacements for authentic recommendations, and no tokenizing the soul of the platform.

Blockchain Meets Anime — But Not Like You Think

Rather than pushing monetization gimmicks or turning profiles into NFTs, the new owners are exploring how blockchain could be used to protect fan-generated content and validate original work. Similarly, AI isn’t being developed for superficial automation, but for better user support and smarter, community-driven recommendation engines. Fans wary of soulless tech takeovers may find assurance in the leadership’s anime-first, tech-second philosophy — a stance that could set MyAnimeList apart as a rare example of thoughtful digital transformation in fandom culture.