Anime-Planet (anime-planet.com) is one of the oldest anime and manga databases on the web, launched back in 2001. Alongside list tracking and a large catalog, it’s especially known for its recommendation engine and curated custom lists — tools that help readers discover new series rather than just record old ones.
What Anime-Planet Offers
Its long history has produced a deep, well-organized platform:
- A large catalog with user reviews and ratings
- Standard reading-status tracking
- A respected recommendation system and themed custom lists
For discovery — finding the next series worth adding to your manga reading list — it’s a strong resource.
A Shared Audience
Anime-Planet draws from the same community as the other major trackers, and readers frequently compare it with MyAnimeList, AniList, and Kitsu when choosing where to keep their list. Anyone weighing those options is, in effect, searching for the MyAnimeList alternative that suits them best.
Pairing With a Mobile Tracker
Like its peers, Anime-Planet is web-first. To add real-time push notifications and a synced mobile library, readers combine it with a dedicated manga tracker like MangaTime — using Anime-Planet for discovery and the app to actually keep up with releases.