In a surprising announcement on its official site, the popular anime streaming platform, AniMixPlay, declared its permanent shutdown. The decision was made due to the broken state of their scraper system (software designed to gather, collect, and extract data from various sources on the internet), which was still unrepaired since December 21, 2022.
Apparently, “for strange reasons” the AniMixPlay admins didn’t have the ‘mojo’ to fix the system. This ultimately led to the conclusion that shutting down the site was the best course of action.
Mourning the closure of AniMixPlay.
Many Animixplay users were quite sad after this official announcement. Their beloved anime streaming site, with its fantastic user interface, loading speed, features for tracking like the “followed” tab and MAL (MyAnimeLists) scores, and notifications for new episodes, had finally come to an end.
But many other users saw this coming from afar. According to loyal users, they saw a decline in the site’s quality after the departure of a main developer. In addition, there are also many complaints about their last shows and unfinished anime series.
Although the site itself is no longer functional (as of July 2023), AniMixPlay has preserved an archive where users can still log in to view their accounts— which was a smart move from admins to loyal users. This archive only allows account management activities such as accessing watchlists or deleting them. Actual anime streaming is not available. The archive, domain, and data export functionality will be kept running for as long as possible.
So, if old AniMixPlay users, can still backup and export account data to other platforms. They can save shows for future updates on other platforms. AniMixPlay suggested transferring the data to MyAnimeList (MAL) as a popular option. Additionally, an archived version of the entire website can be found on legacy.animixplay.to.
In the same “official announcement,” AniMixPlay emphasized that their only domain is animixplay.to. They also warned users to be cautious of fake copycat sites. They encouraged users to avoid using these imposter sites.
Disappointed by the sudden shutdown, leaves Animixplay refugees in search of new anime horizons.
AniMixPlay also provided information on the sources from which their content was obtained. They listed several websites, such as Livechart, Chiaki, MyAnimeList, Jikan, AniList, Disqus, Gogoanime, Allanime, Kawaiifu, Manga reader, and ComicK, clarifying that they were not affiliated with these sites but used their public services or scraped their content.
At the same time, on the official announcement, AniMixPlay referred their users to alternative platforms for streaming anime, including:
- Anix is a comprehensive platform offering a vast collection of anime content, from popular series to the latest releases. Anix provides an immersive viewing experience for real anime enthusiasts.
- Animepahe is a decent AniMixPlay alternative. It comes with a user-friendly website and a wide selection of anime series and movies available for streaming.
- Yugen Mangas is an emerging anime streaming platform with a focus on providing a curated collection of top-tier manga series and films.
- KAA (KickAssAnime): KAA is a reliable source for 4K anime streaming, featuring a diverse range of titles across genres and regularly updated episodes. KAA has one of the most popular active anime communities online.
- Crunchyroll is a leading anime streaming paid service offering a massive library of licensed anime content, including simulcasts and exclusive series. Crunchyroll provides multiple language options and ad-free viewing for premium subscribers.
AniMixPlay refugees suggested checking out the following “similar” sites, and fantastic alternatives to AniMixPlay.
- 9anime is a popular anime streaming website (for DUB and SUB content) known for its extensive library and user-friendly interface. 9anime is the closest to AniMixPlay, as it delivers a diverse selection of anime series and movies for free.
- Animesuge is another popular user-friendly platform that hosts a wide range of anime titles. Animesuge is also a great alternative to AnimixPlay, as it is not only free, with SUB and DUB content, and provides fast and high-quality streaming (4K) options.
- Gogoanime is a well-established anime streaming website that offers a diverse collection of anime content, from classic series to the latest releases.
- Zoroanime presents a curated free selection of high-quality anime series and movies, with regular updates to keep users engaged and entertained.
Other alternatives to AniMixPlay do not only revolve around streaming, there are also rich sources in Torrenting and Usenet indexers.
Final words.
The decision to shut down AniMixPlay was motivated by the challenges and maintenance required to scrape content from other websites. Constant changes in structure or protective measures on these sites could break their system, leading to additional complications and a decrease in service quality. Ultimately, the team behind AniMixPlay decided that it was better for users to find alternative platforms with a better overall experience.
AniMixPlay expressed gratitude for the support received but affirmed that they would not return in any form. They also encouraged users to move on and explore other legitimate sources for anime content, including officially licensed services and reputable streaming platforms.
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