MyAnimeList.net vs Kitsu

MyAnimeList.net

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Analyzed September 29, 2026

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Pick MyAnimeList.net when

Anime fans tracking watch history
Researching what to watch next
Community and forum users
Manga readers logging chapters

When MyAnimeList.net is not a fit

Businesses shopping for team or B2B software . this is consumer-only
Privacy-sensitive users uneasy after the 2023 breach
Anyone wanting ad-free without paying supporter
Users needing polished modern UX . AniList fits better

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MyAnimeList homepagemyanimelist.net
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Become a MAL Supportermyanimelist.net
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Notice of Emergency Maintenance on May 10, 2023help.myanimelist.net
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MyAnimeList HackerOne response policyhackerone.com
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Customer Support: Anybody home? - Forumsmyanimelist.net
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Trustpilot reviews of myanimelist.nettrustpilot.com
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MyAnimeList Wholly Acquired by Gaudiy Inc.reddit.com
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Other Anime List Sites - Forumsmyanimelist.net
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