Overview
AniDojo’s list management system helps you organize and track your anime watching journey. Create custom lists, track episode progress, rate anime, and manage your entire collection in one place.Accessing Your Lists
Navigate to My Lists from the sidebar or go to/my-lists to access your anime collection.
Understanding List Statuses
AniDojo organizes your anime into five status categories:| Status | Description | Color Badge |
|---|---|---|
| Watching | Currently watching | Green |
| Completed | Finished watching | Red |
| On Hold | Paused temporarily | Yellow |
| Dropped | Stopped watching | Gray |
| Plan to Watch | Want to watch later | Blue |
Adding Anime to Your Lists
Search for Anime
In the modal that appears, search for the anime you want to add by title. The search queries the MyAnimeList database.
Add Details
Fill in additional information:
- Episodes watched: Track your progress
- Rating: Score from 1-10
- Start date: When you began watching
- Finish date: When you completed it
- Notes: Personal notes (up to 500 characters)
- Tags: Custom tags for organization
- Priority: Low, Medium, or High
Organizing Your Lists
Filtering by Status
Use the status tabs at the top to filter your collection:- All: View your entire collection
- Watching: See what you’re currently watching
- Completed: Browse finished anime
- On Hold: Review paused anime
- Dropped: See discontinued anime
- Plan to Watch: Check your watchlist
Sorting Options
Sort your anime by:- Title (A-Z / Z-A): Alphabetical order
- Score (High to Low / Low to High): By your rating
- Date Added: Most recently added first
- Last Updated: Recently modified entries
- Progress: By completion percentage
Search Your Lists
Use the search bar to find anime in your collection by:- Title (English or Japanese)
- Tags
- Notes
View Modes
AniDojo offers three view modes for your lists:Cards View
Visual grid layout featuring:- Cover art
- Title and status badge
- Progress bar
- Star rating
- Quick action buttons
Cards view is perfect for browsing your collection visually.
Table View
Detailed spreadsheet-style layout showing:- Thumbnail and title
- Type (TV, Movie, OVA)
- Progress (episodes watched)
- Your score
- Status badge
- Date added
- Action buttons
Compact View
Condensed list format with:- Small thumbnail
- Essential information
- Status indicator
- Quick actions
Editing List Entries
Update Information
Modify any of the following:
- Status (move between categories)
- Episodes watched
- Rating (1-10 stars)
- Notes
- Favorite status
- Priority level
Quick Episode Increment
For anime you’re currently watching:- Click the + button on the anime card
- Increments episodes watched by 1
- Automatically marks as “Completed” when you reach the final episode
This feature makes it easy to track progress as you watch episodes!
Bulk Operations
Bulk Edit Mode
Select Entries
Check the boxes next to anime you want to modify. Use Select All to choose all visible entries.
Bulk operations are permanent. Double-check your selection before deleting!
List Statistics
View detailed statistics about your anime collection:Overview Stats
- Total Anime: Number of titles in your collection
- Episodes Watched: Total episode count
- Days Watched: Time spent watching (estimated at 24 min/episode)
- Mean Score: Average rating across all rated anime
- Standard Deviation: Rating consistency
Status Breakdown
See counts for each status category:- Watching, Completed, On Hold, Dropped, Plan to Watch
Score Distribution
View how many anime you’ve rated at each score level (1-10).Top Genres
Discover which genres you watch most frequently.Importing and Exporting
Import Lists
Bring your anime list from other platforms:- Click the Import button
- Upload your list file (formats supported: MAL XML, JSON)
- Review imported entries
- Confirm import
Export Lists
Backup or share your collection:- Click the Export Lists button in the Quick Actions panel
- Downloads your collection as JSON
- Includes all details (ratings, notes, tags, etc.)
Regularly export your lists as a backup of your anime collection!
Advanced Features
Custom Tags
Organize anime with custom tags:- Add multiple tags per anime
- Filter by tags using search
- Create your own organizational system
Priority Levels
Set priority for your Plan to Watch list:- High: Watch next
- Medium: Watch soon
- Low: Watch eventually
Favorite Status
Mark anime as favorites:- Toggle the heart icon
- Appears in your profile’s favorite section
- Quick filter for your best anime
Private Notes
Add personal notes (up to 500 characters):- Remind yourself why you liked/disliked it
- Note where you left off
- Track thoughts for your review
Notes are private and only visible to you.
Tips for List Management
- Update as you watch - Keep episode counts current
- Rate after completing - Add scores to finished anime
- Use notes - Jot down thoughts for later reviews
- Organize with tags - Create your own categories
- Set priorities - Organize your Plan to Watch queue
- Export regularly - Back up your collection
Next Steps
Write Reviews
Share detailed thoughts about anime in your lists
Browse Anime
Discover new anime to add to your lists
Manage Profile
Customize how your lists appear to others