Dating for anime fans. Connect through your favorite anime, your personality, and the things you actually care about.
Coming soon. AniKoi isn’t available to download yet.
EP 01 · The problem
Most dating apps give you a face. Very few give you a reason to care.
Little to go on
A few photos and a short bio rarely show what someone is actually into.
The blank first message
Without a shared reference point, the first message is often just “hey”, and it’s easy for the chat to stall.
A shared interest helps
A series you both love gives the first message a natural place to start.
EP 02 · How it works
Four steps from profile to first message.
Build your Anime DNA
Add your Top 5, your five favorite anime, plus the genres you like and how you watch.
Discover through shared interests
Browse profiles scene by scene. Anime you have in common is highlighted.
Like something specific
Like a photo, an answer or someone’s Top 5, and add a comment if you want.
Match and start a conversation
When the like is mutual, the chat shows what started it.
EP 03 · Why AniKoi
Built around who you are, not just how you look.
Anime DNA
Your taste at a glance.
Your Top 5, genres and hot takes sit on your profile, so people know what you’re into before they say hello.
Personality-first
More than a photo.
Prompts, opinions and what someone is looking for appear alongside their photos.
Specific likes
Likes with context.
Each like shows what it was for, and your matches list keeps that context.
Trust
Profile verification.
A blue badge means the person completed a selfie check against their main photo.
EP 04 · The difference
Same goal. A different way to connect.
Typical dating app
- Photo
- Match
- A blank first message
Example
AniKoi
- Shared interest
- Specific like
- Match
- A shared starting point
Example
You liked Mia’s Top 5Illustrative examples. Every conversation is different.
EP 05 · Safety
Profile verification.
Reporting tools.
18+ only.
Profile verification
Before a profile appears in Discover, its owner takes a quick selfie that’s compared with their main photo. The badge shows this check was passed. The selfie is never shown on the profile.
Reporting and moderation
Report a profile, a message or a photo from the menu, and it’s sent to our team for review. You can also block someone at any time.
Adults only
AniKoi is intended for people aged 18 and over.
Finale · Waitlist
Your next arc could start here.
Join the waitlist for launch updates and early-access news.
Click the link in our email to confirm your spot on the AniKoi waitlist. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder.
When does AniKoi launch?
We haven’t announced a launch date yet. Waitlist members will hear about it first, by email.
Which platforms will it be on?
AniKoi is being built as a mobile app for iOS and Android.
Who is AniKoi for?
Adults aged 18 and over who enjoy anime or manga and want to meet people who share that interest.
Do I need to be a hardcore fan?
No. Your profile also covers what you’re looking for and what you care about outside anime.
How is AniKoi different?
Profiles are built around your Top 5 and other details, and every like points to something specific, so a conversation has somewhere to start.
What happens after I join?
We’ll email you launch updates and early-access news. You can unsubscribe at any time.