Have you ever watched an anime and wanted to keep track of it? Or maybe you wanted to find new anime and manga to enjoy. One popular website for this is MyAnimeList, often called MAL.

MyAnimeList is a website where users can create lists of anime they have watched and manga they have read. It also allows users to rate titles, write reviews, join discussions, and connect with people who have similar interests. The website has one of the largest anime and manga databases in the world.

Many anime fans use MyAnimeList to:

  • Track their anime and manga progress
  • Rate and review series
  • Discover new titles through recommendations
  • Join forums and discussions
  • Create personal profiles and lists
  • Connect with other anime fans around the world

For example, if you finish watching an anime series, you can add it to your completed list and give it a score from 1 to 10. This helps you remember what you have watched and share your opinions with others.

MyAnimeList is free to join and has been helping anime and manga fans organize their hobbies for many years. It is a useful tool for both beginners and experienced fans.

Vocabulary

WordMeaning
animeJapanese animated shows or movies
mangaJapanese comics or graphic novels
databaseAn organized collection of information
reviewA written opinion about something
recommendationA suggestion about what to watch or read
forumAn online discussion area
profileA personal page containing information about a user
scoreA rating or grade
communityA group of people with shared interests
trackTo record and monitor progress

Comprehension Questions

  1. What does MAL stand for?
  2. What can users track on MyAnimeList?
  3. How can users share their opinions about anime?
  4. What is a forum?
  5. Why do people use recommendation features?
  6. Is MyAnimeList free to join?
  7. How can MyAnimeList help anime fans?
  8. What information can be found in its database?

Discussion Questions

  1. Do you watch anime? Why or why not?
  2. What is your favorite anime series?
  3. Have you ever read manga?
  4. Do you like giving ratings and reviews?
  5. How do you discover new shows to watch?
  6. Would you like to join an online fan community?
  7. Which anime character do you admire the most?
  8. If you created your own anime, what would it be about?

Writing Activity

Write 5–8 sentences about your favorite anime or manga. Include:

  • The title
  • The main characters
  • The story
  • Your favorite part
  • Your rating out of 10