15 Curated Communities

Best Subreddits for Anime in 2026

Anime subreddits are some of the most passionate and active communities on Reddit. They cover anime series, manga, light novels, fan art, merchandise, and Japanese culture. Whether you are looking for recommendations on what to watch next, want to discuss the latest seasonal anime, or enjoy sharing fan art, these communities welcome fans of all experience levels.

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Top 15 Anime Subreddits, Ranked

1
r/anime
8,000,000 membersLow Self-Promo

The main anime community on Reddit. Covers seasonal anime discussions, recommendations, news, and episode threads for currently airing shows.

Best Content Type

Episode discussions and anime recommendations

Posting Tip

Participate in episode discussion threads as they go live to join the most active conversations.

2
r/manga
3,500,000 membersLow Self-Promo

The primary community for manga readers. Covers chapter discussions, recommendations, and news about manga releases and adaptations.

Best Content Type

Chapter discussions and manga recommendations

Posting Tip

Use spoiler tags consistently and specify which chapters you are discussing.

3
r/Animesuggest
810,000 membersLow Self-Promo

Dedicated to anime recommendations. Members request and give personalized suggestions based on genres, themes, and similar shows.

Best Content Type

Recommendation requests and curated lists

Posting Tip

Include your MyAnimeList profile and describe what you enjoyed about past shows for better recommendations.

4
r/OnePiece
2,200,000 membersMedium Self-Promo

The massive community for One Piece fans covering manga chapters, anime episodes, theories, and fan art for the long-running series.

Best Content Type

Chapter theories and fan art

Posting Tip

Mark manga spoilers carefully and contribute well-thought-out theories with evidence from the series.

5
r/MyHeroAcademia
670,000 membersMedium Self-Promo

Dedicated to My Hero Academia. Covers manga chapters, anime episodes, character discussions, and fan theories.

Best Content Type

Character analysis and episode discussions

Posting Tip

Share detailed character analyses or power system breakdowns to drive engaging discussions.

6
r/ShingekiNoKyojin
1,200,000 membersLow Self-Promo

The Attack on Titan community covering the manga, anime, and deep discussions about the story's themes and ending.

Best Content Type

Story analysis and thematic discussions

Posting Tip

Use spoiler tags and engage with the nuanced thematic discussions the community values.

7
r/AnimeArt
350,000 membersHigh Self-Promo

A community for sharing anime-style artwork, both fan art and original characters. Open to digital and traditional art styles.

Best Content Type

Original anime-style artwork and fan art

Posting Tip

Credit the original artist if sharing others' work, and share your process for original pieces.

8
r/lightnovels
210,000 membersLow Self-Promo

Focused on Japanese light novels. Covers recommendations, translations, and discussions about light novel series and adaptations.

Best Content Type

Light novel reviews and recommendations

Posting Tip

Write detailed reviews explaining what makes a light novel worth reading beyond just the plot.

9
r/animefigures
220,000 membersMedium Self-Promo

Dedicated to anime figure collecting. Members share their collections, discuss upcoming releases, and review figure quality.

Best Content Type

Figure collection showcases and reviews

Posting Tip

Share high-quality photos with good lighting and include details about the manufacturer and price.

10
r/AnimeDubs
75,000 membersLow Self-Promo

Focused on English-dubbed anime. Covers dub announcements, voice actor discussions, and recommendations for shows with strong dubs.

Best Content Type

Dub recommendations and voice actor news

Posting Tip

Compare dub quality to the original Japanese audio to help viewers make informed choices.

11
r/Gunpla
220,000 membersMedium Self-Promo

Dedicated to Gundam plastic model kits. Members share builds, painting techniques, and customization projects.

Best Content Type

Completed builds and painting tutorials

Posting Tip

Share your building process with photos at different stages, especially for custom paint jobs.

12
r/VisualNovels
140,000 membersLow Self-Promo

Covers Japanese visual novels and their adaptations. Discusses story-driven games with branching narratives and anime-style art.

Best Content Type

Visual novel reviews and recommendations

Posting Tip

Avoid major spoilers in your reviews and focus on what makes the visual novel's route structure unique.

13
r/Naruto
1,300,000 membersMedium Self-Promo

The community for Naruto and Boruto fans. Covers manga, anime, power scaling debates, and nostalgia for the original series.

Best Content Type

Character discussions and fan art

Posting Tip

Contribute original analysis or artwork rather than repeated power-scaling debates.

14
r/Crunchyroll
160,000 membersLow Self-Promo

The community for the anime streaming platform Crunchyroll. Covers new additions to the catalog, app issues, and simulcast schedules.

Best Content Type

Catalog updates and platform discussions

Posting Tip

Share useful tips about the platform or highlight shows that deserve more attention.

15
r/wholesomeanimemes
430,000 membersLow Self-Promo

A positive community sharing heartwarming anime memes and moments. A feel-good space for the anime community.

Best Content Type

Wholesome anime memes and heartwarming clips

Posting Tip

Share genuinely uplifting moments from anime series that make viewers smile.

Understanding Self-Promotion Tolerance

Each subreddit has its own culture around self-promotion. Knowing the tolerance level before posting helps you avoid bans and build genuine credibility.

High Tolerance

These communities welcome product mentions and project sharing as long as you follow subreddit rules. You can include links to your product in posts and comments, but genuine value should still come first.

Medium Tolerance

Self-promotion is allowed in specific threads or under certain conditions (like designated weekly threads). Read the sidebar rules carefully. Build some post history before sharing your own products or content.

Low Tolerance

These subreddits strictly prohibit self-promotion. Focus on providing value through comments and educational posts. Build karma and credibility first. Mention your product only when directly asked for recommendations.

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Anime Subreddits - FAQ

Common questions about finding and using the best anime communities on Reddit.

r/Animesuggest is built specifically for personalized anime recommendations. Describe what you have enjoyed and what you are looking for, and the community will suggest tailored options. r/anime also has a weekly recommendation thread for more casual suggestions.

r/anime hosts official episode discussion threads for every currently airing show, posted within hours of each episode. These threads are the best place to share your reactions and theories. Individual show subreddits like r/OnePiece also host episode discussions with more in-depth analysis.

r/AnimeArt is the best community for sharing original anime-style artwork and fan art. Series-specific subreddits like r/Naruto and r/OnePiece also welcome fan art related to their shows. Always credit the original artist if you are sharing work that is not your own.

r/manga is the main community with over 3.5 million members, covering chapter discussions, new releases, and recommendations. r/lightnovels focuses on light novels specifically. Both communities use spoiler tags extensively, so make sure you understand the tagging system before posting.

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