My vote is for AniList, it’s got plenty of data like reviews and tags etc and doesn’t look like shit

Generally MAL.

Anilist is the most handy IMO, and if I want quick simple information, I might use it. But if I want more in depth information, reviews, recommendations and the like, MAL is definitely my preference.

anilist is goat, myanimelist is ooold, so I guess it might have more info like other comment says. but anilist is just modern convenience

I would avoid MAL because:

• They had some controversies regarding removing their API
• They were bought by controversial people

  Gaudiy is a web3 company that engages in a fan-economy business based on blockchain technology for the entertainment industry

I’ve stuck with AniList, just due to the interface. It has native dark mode support and works better on mobile.

About a year ago, I switched my list from MAL to AniList (due to a dumb announcement from MAL which I don’t even remember).

As for animeplanet; heard of it but never used it

Some differences between the two (from the view of AniList);

• AniList has a LOT of tags, which are voted on by users. You can search for spesific tags and add a minimum tag-vote% to your search.
• AniList doesn’t list Openings/Ending
• AniList has less reviews compared to MAL (like 39 vs 337 on Takopi's Sin)
• AniList related entries feels less organized (but I was already using chiaki.site to find all related episodes/seasons)
• AniList excludes/misses some spesific episodes, such as; recaps, manner movies, AI-generated (see Twins Hinahima)
• For me, AniList has a nicer UI, but I guess that’s subjective so decide for yourself

Despite some missing features, I do really like AniList. I also have AniList Extras(=userscript), which adds some MAL features to AniList (openings/endings, MAL-rating, hyperlink between the MAL/AL page). AniList is now my main source, but I also check the MAL page sometimes.

I also saw you were asking about finding new shows in another comment, so I’ll finish off with my method for that.

• Searching for spesific tags / tag-combinations / genres / …
• On AniList/MAL, each show has user-voted recommendations, so check those on shows you liked
• Check out the studios/producers for shows you liked
• Scrolling thru the most popular shows (either by rating or members) if you’ve not watched that many popular ones
• Lastly is just checking out random anime you see; be it from fanart, memes, OP/ED songs you hear

I’m quite sleepy rn, hope what I wrote is readable x)

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