Our Mission
RekoGen is the nexus for anime discovery and fandom. We help fans cut through the chaos—with shows spread across Netflix, Crunchyroll, and beyond—to find their next favorite, share it with friends, and spark the conversations that keep the culture alive.
Why we built RekoGen
Anime is scattered across a dozen streaming platforms. Finding what to watch next shouldn't require opening five different apps and scrolling for an hour. And when you finally find something amazing? You should have somewhere to share that excitement.
RekoGen exists because anime fans deserve better. We're the central hub that connects you to all the anime you love, helps you discover new favorites through Renji (your AI anime guide) and community reviews, and gives you Forums to debate, discuss, and share with people who get it—plus badges, trivia, character battles, and events to make the experience even richer.
We don't stream anime—we connect you to all of it. We're the nexus where discovery meets fandom.
Our Core Values
The Nexus, Not the Stream
We don't host anime—we connect you to all of it. Anime lives across a dozen platforms; we're the central hub that shows you where everything is streaming.
Your Voice Shapes Discovery
Rate, review, and help others decide. Your opinions fuel better recommendations for everyone—write reviews, rate shows, and guide the community.
Fans First, Always
Built by fans, for fans. We speak the language, fuel the debates, and respect the culture. Character battles, hot takes, sharing obsessions—this is where fandom lives.
Cut Through the Chaos
Thousands of titles, endless platforms—discovery made effortless. We turn overwhelm into clarity with smart recommendations and instant streaming info.
What's in the App
Renji — AI Anime Guide
Chat with Renji to get personalized anime recommendations based on your mood, genre preferences, or specific requests. Renji knows anime inside and out.
Forums
Three types of community spaces: RekoGen Forums for platform news, Official Anime Forums for specific shows, and Community Forums for niche topics fans care about.
Badges & Achievements
Earn badges for milestones like posting in Forums, growing your watchlist, rating shows, and engaging with the community. Your fandom deserves recognition.
Trivia & Live Quizzes
Test your anime knowledge in trivia sessions and live quizzes. Compete with other fans and prove you know your stuff.
Character Battles
Vote on head-to-head character matchups and settle the debates that matter. Who wins: Goku vs. Saitama? The community decides.
Events Hub
Discover anime conventions, screenings, meetups, and community events near you. Browse details and grab tickets through Eventbrite—all in the app.
Friends & Social
Add friends via QR code or username search. See what they're watching, share recommendations, and stay connected with the anime fans in your life.
Where to Watch
See streaming availability across Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, HIDIVE, Max, Paramount+, and more. Tap to open directly in your streaming apps.
The Future of RekoGen
RekoGen is growing beyond just recommendations. We're building the complete nexus for anime culture:
- Theater Finder: Find where anime movies are playing near you—never miss a theatrical release
- Merch Store: Official RekoGen merchandise and exclusive anime collaborations
- Platform Partnerships: Working with Crunchyroll, Netflix, and other streaming services to enhance discovery
- Recommendation model v2: Better mood-based and genre weighting with explain-why reasoning
- Android: Coming after iOS stabilizes
Our vision is simple: RekoGen becomes the one place anime fans start their day. Whether you're looking for your next watch, checking what friends are watching, debating the latest episode, or finding an event near you—it all starts here.
Join Us on This Journey
Ready to discover anime in a whole new way? Join our growing community of anime enthusiasts.