v3.4.0UpdateApril 21, 2026
Games Hub
- The new Games section is now live in top navigation for faster access.
- Daily Puzzle and Daily Quiz now share a cleaner hub-style launch area.
- Game mode cards are easier to scan on desktop and mobile.
Anime Timeline Improvements
- Timeline readability was improved with clearer spacing and cleaner card overlap handling.
- Year/month navigation now feels more stable when browsing dense activity periods.
- Profile timeline presentation was tuned to better match themed profile variants.
Karma Progress UI Refresh
- Karma-to-next-level progress is now easier to read at a glance.
- Progress labels and spacing were refined for smaller viewports.
- Visual hierarchy in the karma strip was simplified to reduce clutter.
v3.3.0UpdateApril 14, 2026
Watchlist Stats Is Live
- You can now see your anime taste at a glance with a new radar-style genre chart.
- Genres are grouped in a cleaner way so your profile stats are easier to read.
- Watchlist stats now appear more reliably while your profile is loading.
Profile Skins Feel More Complete
- Skins now style more parts of your profile, not just small color accents.
- Dark Shounen, Pastel Shoujo, Cyberpunk, and Studio Ghibli themes are now more distinct.
- Profile styling is now more consistent between your own page and visited profiles.
Otaku Shrine and Showcase Upgrades
- Your Showcase Reel now feels more editorial, so you can highlight favorites with your own captions.
- Top 9 anime details open in cleaner popups for easier browsing.
- Waifu and Husbando presentation is clearer and easier to spot in profile flow.
Smoother Profile Experience
- Profiles now load more smoothly during busy moments.
- Retry loops and temporary profile errors were reduced.
- Small layout fixes improved readability across web and mobile.
v3.2.0UpdateApril 10, 2026
AniSwipe
- AniSwipe is now live as a fun, fast way to discover anime.
- Swipe right to keep, swipe left to pass, and refresh recommendations quickly.
Badges and Badge List
- Badge visuals and progression got a quality pass across profile and community pages.
- AniPRO users can browse badge collections and unlock criteria in one place.
AniPRO Upgrades
- Profile music is now part of AniPRO profile customization.
- AniPRO and free perks were regrouped so they are easier to compare.
- Release Calendar and Watchlist Analytics are clearly marked as AniPRO-only features.
Community and Chat
- Community flow was polished with easier chat access from social areas.
- User discovery and social actions are now clearer and more direct.
v3.1.0UpdateApril 9, 2026
Badges, Wall of Fame, and Identity
- Badge collections were reorganized and polished so users can understand progression faster.
- Wall of Fame and supporter-related profile surfaces were refreshed for better visibility.
- Top badges, category grouping, and profile badge showcase UX were refined across web and app.
Discovery + Daily Use Improvements
- Watchlist, notifications, and social loading performance were improved for day-to-day usage.
- Navigation and tab layout polish improved readability and reduced truncation issues.
- Community discovery pages were tuned to surface users, activity, and profile context more clearly.
v3.0.0MajorMarch 20, 2026
Image Badge System
- 17 custom badge designs across 5 categories: Status & Support, Evolving Subscription, Tenure & Loyalty, Genre Mastery, Seasonal Achievements
- Badges display as images on your profile, on hover cards, and in the leaderboard
- Badge showcase section on every profile, grouped by category
- Genesis OG, Pulse Pro, Obsidian, Donator, Beta Tester, Genre Master, and Seasonal badges are live
Profile Revamp
- Upload your profile picture or banner directly from your device - no URL paste needed
- GIF avatar support for PRO users
- 8 animated avatar frames: Neon, Aura, Cherry, Galaxy, Fire, Glitch, Rainbow, Phantom
- Profile color theme now tints the entire page - metric cards, badges section, edit panel, and status bar all pick up your chosen color
- Bio field - write something about yourself
- Badges shown in a dedicated section below your name, not cluttering the header
Public Profiles & Community
- Every user now has a public profile at /user/[id] - shareable and browsable
- Click any user in the leaderboard to visit their profile
- Friends tab renamed to Users - discover all AniPulse members with search
- Users tab shows karma, badges, and bio at a glance
- Friends subcategory preserved for MAL-based friend tracking
Otaku Shrine
- Top 9 anime grid now searchable from the AnimeCache database - type to find real titles
- Waifu / Husbando slot supports file upload with image preview
- Fixed: waifu image now correctly persists after saving without needing a page reload
Discord
- Discord button in the navbar now links to the official AniPulse server
v2.3.0UpdateMarch 18, 2026
Bug Fixes
- Profile page: fixed server error on load - now shows a friendly message if the database is unavailable
- Login: fixed "server configuration" error caused by missing Discord provider environment variables
- Episode Hub: comment sheet no longer vanishes when you start typing on mobile
- Top Rated: "Loading more" is no longer stuck - auto-loads the full top 100 on page open
Karma System
- +3 karma for posting a comment
- +2 karma when one of your comments gets Pulsed
- +2 karma for adding a new anime to your watchlist
- Karma is live - earn it right now
Anti-Spam
- Comments rate-limited to 1 per 20 seconds
- Duplicate comments automatically blocked
- Comment length enforced: 2-1000 characters
Navigation
- Discord community button added to the header
- PRO / Go PRO button added to the mobile bottom nav in gold
v2.0.0Major UpdateMarch 15, 2026
Episode Hub
- Poppable comment section - slides up over episodes as a bottom sheet
- Pulse (upvote) system - most-Pulsed comments float to the top
- One-click spoiler blur tags to protect the community
- Watched indicator - shows if the commenter actually saw the episode
Profiles & Customization
- PulseCard mini-profile pop-up when tapping any avatar
- Animated avatar frames: Neon, Aura, Cherry Blossom (PRO)
- Dynamic profile banners and custom color themes
- Otaku Shrine: 3x3 anime grid + Waifu/Husbando slot
Leaderboards
- Global All-Time Board by Karma
- Grand Oracles Board by prediction score
Trending & Discovery
- IMDb episodic scores shown on the Heat Map
- Quick Add to Watchlist button on every episode card
- Release Calendar for daily episode drop times (PRO)
- Reddit Discussion button
Notifications
- Drop Protocol: Premier, Delay, and Return alerts
- FOMO Friend Tracker: notified when friends watch ahead (PRO)
v1.1.0UpdateMarch 14, 2026
Sign-In & Authentication
- Google Sign-In - one-tap login via your Google account
- Apple Sign-In - fast and private login with Apple ID
Streaming Availability
- Crunchyroll and Netflix badges now visible on every anime card without clicking
Social Activity
- Friends' activity feed on the frontpage - see what your friends are watching live
- Dedicated Friends tab for follows and recommendations
v1.0.0Initial ReleaseMarch 10, 2026
Core Features
- Real-time trending anime and episode feed powered by Jikan (MyAnimeList API)
- Personal watchlist with full status tracking
- MyAnimeList watchlist import
- Push notification support for trending and airing alerts
- Fully responsive design - desktop and mobile
