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Overview

AniDojo’s AI Discovery system analyzes your mood, preferences, and watching history to recommend anime that perfectly match what you’re looking for right now. Tell us how you’re feeling, and we’ll find the perfect anime for you.
Recommendations combine mood-based matching with your personal ratings and watch history for highly personalized suggestions.

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How AI Discovery Works

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Select Your Mood

Choose from 6 mood categories that describe how you’re feeling:

Excited

High-energy action and intense battles

Relaxed

Calm, healing slice-of-life anime

Curious

Mind-bending mysteries and thrillers

Nostalgic

Timeless classics and retro anime

Romantic

Heartwarming love stories

Adventurous

Epic journeys and fantasy worlds
You can select multiple moods! Combine “Excited + Curious” for action-mystery anime, or “Relaxed + Romantic” for gentle love stories.
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Refine with Filters (Optional)

Click “Advanced Filters” to narrow results:
  • Genres: Select specific genres to include
  • Type: TV series, movies, OVAs, etc.
  • Score Range: Set minimum/maximum MAL scores (1-10)
  • Year Range: Filter by release year (1960-2025)
  • Status: Airing, Finished, Upcoming
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Set Preferences

Toggle preferences to customize recommendations:
  • Show anime I’ve reviewed: Include/exclude reviewed anime
  • Show anime in my lists: Include/exclude listed anime
  • Prioritize highly rated: Weight toward high MAL scores
  • Include less popular: Discover hidden gems
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Generate Recommendations

Click “Get Recommendations” to run the AI matching algorithm.
The algorithm analyzes:
  • Your selected moods and their associated genres
  • Your applied filters and preferences
  • Your watch history and ratings (if signed in)
  • MAL scores and popularity metrics
  • Genre overlap and compatibility
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Review Top Pick

Your #1 recommendation appears first with:
  • Large cover art
  • Full synopsis
  • Match percentage explanation
  • Quick actions (Add to List, Write Review, View Details)
The top pick has the highest match score based on your mood, filters, and preferences.
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Browse More Recommendations

Scroll down to see 15+ additional recommendations, each with:
  • Match percentage
  • MAL score
  • Genre tags
  • Brief synopsis
Click “Load More” to see extended results.

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Mood Categories

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Excited

Best for: Action-packed entertainment, adrenaline rushes Recommended genres:
  • Action
  • Shounen
  • Sports
  • Mecha
Example anime:
  • Attack on Titan
  • My Hero Academia
  • Haikyuu!!
  • Code Geass
Choose “Excited” when you want intense battles, competition, or high-stakes drama.

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Relaxed

Best for: Unwinding after work, comfort viewing Recommended genres:
  • Slice of Life
  • Iyashikei (healing)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Example anime:
  • Laid-Back Camp
  • K-On!
  • Barakamon
  • Non Non Biyori
Select “Relaxed” for cozy, low-stakes anime that help you decompress.

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Curious

Best for: Engaging your mind, solving puzzles Recommended genres:
  • Mystery
  • Psychological
  • Thriller
  • Supernatural
Example anime:
  • Death Note
  • Steins;Gate
  • Monster
  • The Promised Neverland
Pick “Curious” when you want complex plots, plot twists, and intellectual stimulation.

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Nostalgic

Best for: Revisiting classics, appreciating anime history Recommended genres:
  • Classic
  • Retro
  • Old School
Example anime:
  • Cowboy Bebop
  • Trigun
  • Sailor Moon
  • Dragon Ball Z
Choose “Nostalgic” to discover or rediscover beloved series from the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s.

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Romantic

Best for: Emotional stories, character relationships Recommended genres:
  • Romance
  • Shoujo
  • Drama
  • Josei
Example anime:
  • Your Name
  • Fruits Basket
  • Toradora!
  • Kaguya-sama: Love is War
Select “Romantic” for love stories, from lighthearted rom-coms to dramatic relationship dramas.

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Adventurous

Best for: Epic quests, world exploration Recommended genres:
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Isekai
  • Action
Example anime:
  • Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
  • Made in Abyss
  • Re:Zero
  • Mushoku Tensei
Choose “Adventurous” for grand-scale journeys, exploration, and fantastical worlds.

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Match Percentage

Each recommendation shows a match percentage (0-100%): 
// From ~/workspace/source/src/app/discover/page.tsx:336
const calculateMatchPercentage = (anime, selectedMoods, filters) => {
  // Genre matching: 0-100 points
  // Score range: 0-20 points  
  // Year range: 0-20 points
  // Type match: 0-20 points
  // Status match: 0-20 points
  // Total: 0-100%
}

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Match Breakdown

90-100%: Perfect match
  • All or most genres align with your mood
  • Meets all filter criteria
  • High MAL score (if prioritized)
70-89%: Great match
  • Strong genre overlap
  • Meets most filter criteria
  • Good MAL score
50-69%: Good match
  • Some genre overlap
  • Partially meets filters
  • Acceptable score
Below 50%: Okay match
  • Minimal genre alignment
  • May not meet some filters
  • Lower score or popularity
Match percentage helps you prioritize which anime to watch first. Start with 90%+ matches for best results!

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Advanced Filters

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Genre Selection

Refine mood recommendations with specific genres: 
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery,  
Romance, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life, Sports, Supernatural, Thriller...
(40+ genres available)
Genres combine with moods. Example: “Excited” mood + “Mecha” genre = action mecha anime.

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Type Filter

Narrow by format:
  • TV: Standard TV series (12-24 episodes)
  • Movie: Anime films (1-3 hours)
  • OVA: Original Video Animation (special episodes)
  • ONA: Online-exclusive releases
  • Special: One-off specials or extras
Select “Movie” when you want a complete story in one sitting.

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Score Range

Set minimum/maximum MAL scores: 
Score Range: [7.0] ─────●─── [10.0]
Set minimum to 7.0+ for consistently good recommendations. Lower it to 5.0 for more variety and hidden gems.

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Year Range

Filter by release year: 
Year Range: [2000] ─────●──────●───── [2024]
Narrow to recent years (2020-2024) for modern animation quality. Expand to 1990+ for classic recommendations.

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Preference Toggles

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Show Reviewed Anime

Enabled: Include anime you’ve already reviewed Disabled: Only show unreviewed anime
Useful if you want to discover entirely new anime vs. revisit shows you’ve seen.

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Show Anime in Lists

Enabled: Include anime from your lists Disabled: Only show anime not in your lists
Disable to discover anime you haven’t added yet. Enable if you want recommendations from your watchlist.

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Prioritize Highly Rated

Enabled: Weight toward high MAL scores Disabled: Equal weighting regardless of score
Enable for “safe” recommendations with proven quality. Disable for more variety.
Enabled: Include under-the-radar anime Disabled: Focus on mainstream titles
Enable to discover hidden gems and niche anime. Disable for well-known, broadly appealing shows.

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Recommendation Explanation

Each top pick includes a generated explanation: 
"Perfect for when you're feeling excited and curious. This TV series
combines Action, Mystery, and Thriller to create an engaging experience
that matches your current mood."
Explanations describe:
  • Mood match: How it aligns with your feelings
  • Genre blend: Key genres present
  • Format: Type and length
  • Experience: What to expect

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Saving Recommendations

Save recommendation sets for later:
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Generate Recommendations

Create a set of recommendations using moods and filters.
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Click Save This Set

Button appears above “More Recommendations” section.
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Name Your Set

Enter a name like:
  • “Friday Night Action”
  • “Relaxing Weekend Anime”
  • “Mystery Marathon”
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Access Later

Saved sets appear in the sidebar under “Previous Recommendations.”
Recommendation history is saved in browser localStorage and persists across sessions.

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Recommendation History

View past recommendation sets in the sidebar: 
// From ~/workspace/source/src/app/discover/page.tsx:813
Previous Recommendations:
  - Dec 15, 2024 | "Excited + Curious" | 20 anime
  - Dec 10, 2024 | "Relaxed" | 15 anime  
  - Dec 5, 2024 | "Adventurous" | 18 anime
Each saved set includes:
  • Generation date
  • Moods selected
  • Anime count
  • Optional custom name
Click to reload that recommendation set.
History stores your last 10 recommendation sets. Clear history using the trash icon.

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Quick Actions

From recommendation results:

Add to List

Quick-add to Watching or Plan to Watch

Write Review

Navigate to review page for this anime

View Details

See full anime information and synopsis

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Tips for Best Results

Be Specific: Select multiple moods and apply filters for highly targeted recommendations.
Try Different Combinations: Experiment with mood combinations. “Curious + Romantic” might surprise you!
Update Preferences: Your taste changes! Adjust filters and preferences regularly.
Rate More Anime: The more you rate, the better recommendations become over time.
Save Good Sets: Found a great combination? Save it for easy access later.

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How AI Learns

Recommendations improve as you use AniDojo:
  1. Rating History: Your scores train the algorithm on your preferences
  2. Watch Patterns: Status changes (completed, dropped) indicate quality
  3. Genre Preferences: Frequently watched genres get weighted higher
  4. Time Patterns: Algorithm learns when you watch certain types
  5. Review Text: Sentiment analysis from reviews (coming soon)
The more you use AniDojo (rating, reviewing, tracking), the more personalized your recommendations become.

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Use Mood Discovery When:

  • You’re not sure what to watch
  • You want something matching your feelings
  • You’re open to surprises
  • You want curated suggestions

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Use Traditional Search When:

  • You know the specific anime you want
  • You’re looking for a particular title
  • You need precise filters (studio, year, etc.)
  • You’re researching a specific genre
Combine both! Use Discovery for new ideas, then Search to find similar anime.

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Next Steps

Add to Lists

Save recommended anime to your lists

Write Reviews

Review anime to improve recommendations

Browse Search

Explore anime with traditional search

View Profile

See how recommendations use your data

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Common Questions

Q: Why don’t I see anime I’ve already watched?A: Toggle “Show anime in my lists” and “Show reviewed anime” to include watched anime in recommendations.
Q: How often should I use Discovery vs. Search?A: Use Discovery when you want suggestions, Search when you know what you want. Both complement each other!
Q: Can I get recommendations without selecting a mood?A: Mood selection is required. If unsure, try “Adventurous” for broad appeal, or select multiple moods.
Q: Why are some recommendations low matches?A: Strict filters can limit results. Try relaxing some filters or changing moods for better matches.

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