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Overview

Your AniDojo profile is your identity in the anime community. Customize your profile, control privacy settings, and showcase your anime journey to other users.

Accessing Your Profile

Navigate to your profile by:
  • Clicking Profile in the sidebar
  • Going to /profile
  • Clicking your avatar in the navigation bar
Home › Profile

Profile Overview

Your profile displays key information about your anime journey:

Header Section

Cover Image
  • Large banner at the top of your profile
  • Personalizes your profile page
  • Visible to all visitors
Avatar
  • Profile picture displayed as a circular image
  • Appears throughout the site
  • Shows on your reviews and comments
Display Name
  • Your visible name on AniDojo
  • Shows on all your content
  • Can be different from your username
Username
  • Unique identifier (@username)
  • Used in profile URLs
  • Used for mentions and searches
Choose a display name that represents you in the anime community!

Profile Statistics

Your profile prominently displays four key statistics:

Anime Watched

Total number of anime titles in your lists across all statuses.

Episodes

Total episodes watched across all anime in your collection.

Days Watched

Estimated time spent watching anime (calculated at 24 minutes per episode).

Mean Score

Your average rating across all anime you’ve scored.
These statistics update automatically as you add anime to your lists and rate titles.

Profile Tabs

Your profile is organized into five main sections:

Overview Tab

The default view showcasing: Recent Activity
  • Your latest anime activities
  • Episode updates
  • Reviews posted
  • Ratings added
  • List changes
Currently Watching
  • Anime with “Watching” status
  • Progress bars for each title
  • Quick access to continue watching
Favorite Anime
  • Your highest-rated anime (9+ scores)
  • Visual grid of cover art
  • Links to anime detail pages
Quick Stats Widget
  • Anime by status breakdown
  • Visual progress bars
  • Status distribution chart
  • Mean score display

Anime Lists Tab

Full view of your anime collection: Status Filters
  • All, Watching, Completed, On Hold, Dropped, Plan to Watch
  • Click to filter by status
  • Shows count for each category
View Modes
  • Grid: Visual card layout
  • Table: Detailed spreadsheet view
See the Creating Lists guide for detailed list features.

Reviews Tab

All your published reviews: Review Cards display:
  • Anime title and image
  • Your star rating
  • Review text preview
  • Publication date
  • Helpful votes count
  • Quick actions (Edit, Delete)
Filtering Options:
  • All Ratings
  • 5 Stars
  • 4 Stars
  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Star

Stats Tab

Detailed analytics about your anime watching: Overview Statistics
  • Total Anime count
  • Episodes Watched
  • Days Watched
  • Mean Score
Score Distribution Chart
  • Bar chart showing ratings 1-10
  • Visualizes your rating patterns
  • Helps identify rating tendencies
Top Genres Pie Chart
  • Shows your most-watched genres
  • Percentage breakdown
  • Color-coded visualization
Charts and graphs update in real-time as you add and rate anime.

Favorites Tab

Curated showcase of your favorites: Favorite Anime
  • Anime you’ve marked with 9+ ratings
  • Grid layout with cover art
  • Edit to customize your favorites
Future Features (Coming Soon):
  • Favorite Characters
  • Favorite Voice Actors
  • Favorite Studios

Editing Your Profile

1

Open Profile Editor

Click the Edit Profile button on your profile page.
2

Update Basic Information

Modify your profile details:
  • Display Name
  • Bio (personal description)
  • Location
3

Add Social Links

Connect your social accounts:
  • Twitter handle
  • Discord username
  • Personal website URL
4

Upload Images

Update your profile visuals:
  • Profile avatar (recommended: 150x150px)
  • Cover image (recommended: 1200x300px)
5

Save Changes

Click Save Profile to apply your updates.
Use a clear, recognizable avatar so community members can identify you easily!

Profile Customization

Bio Section

Your bio appears below your username and stats: Best Practices:
  • Keep it concise (2-3 sentences)
  • Share your anime interests
  • Mention favorite genres or shows
  • Set expectations for your reviews
Example: “Passionate anime enthusiast who loves discovering new series and sharing reviews with the community.”

Member Since

Automatically displays your account creation date:
  • Shows as “Member since Month Year”
  • Cannot be edited
  • Indicates your community tenure

Location

Optional location field:
  • City, Country format
  • Helps connect with local fans
  • Can be omitted for privacy
Connect with the community outside AniDojo: Twitter Integration
  • Add your @username
  • Links to your Twitter profile
  • Share anime thoughts across platforms
Discord Username
  • Display your Discord ID
  • Format: username#1234
  • Connect for real-time chat
Personal Website
  • Add your blog or website URL
  • Share your anime content
  • Build your online presence
All social links are optional and can be hidden in your privacy settings.

Privacy Settings

Control what information is public:

Public Profile

Toggle whether your profile is visible to:
  • Registered users only
  • Public (anyone on the internet)

Review Visibility

Control review display:
  • Show all reviews publicly
  • Hide reviews from profile
  • Reviews still appear on anime pages

List Privacy

Configure anime list visibility:
  • Public: Anyone can view
  • Registered users only
  • Private: Only you can see

Activity Feed

Control activity visibility:
  • Show recent activity to all
  • Hide from non-followers
  • Completely private
Changing privacy settings takes effect immediately. Review settings carefully before saving.

Following and Followers

Following Other Users

1

Visit Their Profile

Navigate to another user’s profile page.
2

Click Follow

Click the Follow button on their profile.
3

View Their Activity

See their public activity in your feed.

Managing Followers

  • View who follows you
  • See follower count on profile
  • Block users if needed
Follow users with similar tastes to discover anime through their reviews and lists!

Activity Feed

Your activity feed shows: Activity Types:
  • Episodes watched
  • Anime added to lists
  • Reviews published
  • Ratings given
  • Status changes
  • Completed anime
Activity Display:
  • Chronological order (newest first)
  • Anime thumbnail
  • Activity description
  • Timestamp

Badge System (Coming Soon)

Earn badges for achievements:
  • First Review
  • 100 Anime Watched
  • Review Master
  • Helpful Reviewer
  • Genre Explorer

Account Settings

Access additional settings:

Email Settings

  • Update email address
  • Email notification preferences
  • Newsletter subscription

Password & Security

  • Change password
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Active sessions

Notification Preferences

Email Notifications:
  • New followers
  • Review comments
  • Helpful votes
  • Weekly digest
In-App Notifications:
  • Real-time alerts
  • Activity updates
  • Recommendations

Data & Privacy

  • Download your data
  • Export anime lists
  • Delete account
  • Privacy policy review
Access Account Settings from the Settings page in the main navigation.

Profile Best Practices

  1. Complete your profile - Add bio, avatar, and cover image
  2. Add social links - Connect with the community
  3. Keep bio current - Update as your tastes evolve
  4. Showcase favorites - Let others know your top picks
  5. Stay active - Regular activity keeps profile fresh
  6. Be authentic - Let your personality show
  7. Respect privacy - Review privacy settings regularly

Profile URLs

Your profile is accessible at:
https://anidojo.com/profile/[your-username]
Share this link to:
  • Connect with friends
  • Share on social media
  • Link from other sites
  • Display on streaming profiles
Customize your username early - changing it later affects your profile URL!

Troubleshooting

Profile Not Updating

  • Clear browser cache
  • Refresh the page
  • Check internet connection
  • Try logging out and back in

Image Upload Issues

  • Ensure image is under 5MB
  • Use supported formats (JPG, PNG, WebP)
  • Check image dimensions
  • Try a different browser

Privacy Settings Not Saving

  • Disable browser extensions temporarily
  • Check form validation errors
  • Ensure all required fields are filled
  • Contact support if issues persist

Next Steps

Build Your Lists

Populate your profile with anime collections

Write Reviews

Share reviews to enhance your profile

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