What is HonMāku?

HonMāku is a comprehensive anime tracking platform that helps you discover, track, and organize your favorite anime series. Our mission is to provide a seamless experience for anime enthusiasts to manage their watchlists, discover new series, and stay updated with upcoming releases.

How does this website work?

HonMāku connects to the AniList API to fetch real-time data about anime series. We aggregate information about upcoming releases, current episodes, scores, and more to provide you with the most up-to-date information. The platform allows you to create personalized watchlists, track your viewing progress, and discover new anime based on your preferences.

Disclaimer

HonMāku collects information and references to various external websites, which may also include links provided by users. These links will take you to other websites not owned or controlled by us, and the contents are property of third parties. They are provided for your reference and convenience only and do not necessarily imply any association or recommendation.

Non-Commercial

HonMāku is a hobby project that makes no money. We do not display ads, accept donations, or generate any revenue of any kind.

HonMāku's main goal?

To help people easily consume anime by providing resources for finding where to watch, tracking progress, discovering new series, serving as information hub, etc.

How is this website funded?

The cost of running the website is very low as we use efficient caching mechanisms. Everything is hosted on cost-effective infrastructure. There is no need to collect funding.

Tech stack?

Frontend: Svelte 5 with SvelteKit framework, Tailwind CSS with shadcn-svelte components, Lucide Svelte icons, Full TypeScript coverage. API: AniList GraphQL API for anime data. Storage: IndexedDB for user data, localStorage for caching. Performance: Client-side caching and local storage for fast access.

Website updates?

This website is continuously being updated. We follow modern development practices to ensure code quality and security. New features are added based on user feedback and needs.

Data security?

We prioritize your privacy. All personal data like watchlists and viewing progress is stored locally in your browser's IndexedDB, not on our servers. This means your data remains under your control at all times. You can export your data anytime in MyAnimeList-compatible XML format.

API Usage

We use official AniList API as our main data source. We implement proper caching strategies to reduce API calls and respect rate limits.

Reference

This website is an original project built specifically for anime tracking. We provide a clean, ad-free experience focused on helping anime fans discover and track their favorite series.

Data Sources & Third-Party Services

We use the following services to provide our functionality:

• AniList API: For comprehensive anime and manga data, including titles, descriptions, cover images, ratings, and other metadata. AniList is an open-source anime and manga database and social network.
• Giscus: For enabling community discussions and comments on anime/manga pages. Giscus is a comments system powered by GitHub Discussions, allowing users to share thoughts and engage in conversations about content.
• Kuroiru: As a reference site that provided inspiration for some design elements and user experience patterns. Kuroiru is another anime tracking service that helped inform our approach to certain features.