Make yourself at home.
New here? You don’t need to know every anime—or have something clever to say. Find a space, share a little, and get to know your people.
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Start wherever you feel comfortable.
These are invitations, not a checklist you have to finish.
Find your corner
Spaces keep conversations together by topic. Browse first and see what catches your eye.
Explore the community →Say a little hello
“I’m watching this right now” is plenty. Share a favourite, ask a question, or simply introduce yourself.
Come say hello →Make a connection
Leave a kind reply or react to something you enjoyed. Small conversations are how a community begins.
Find a conversation →Find your space
What are spaces, and which one should I use?
Think of spaces as corners of the community, each with its own topic. Choose the one that fits your conversation and read its description before posting.
Here are the spaces you can browse right now:
- #Welcome lounge
Introduce yourself and find your people.
- #Articles & News
- #Anime talk
What are you watching? Keep spoilers clearly marked.
- #Recommendations
Help someone find their next favorite.
- #Art & creativity
Share your own work and credit the creators.
You might find introductions in the Welcome lounge, show discussions in Anime talk, requests for your next watch in Recommendations, and fan creations in Art & creativity. Always follow the names and descriptions shown in your community.
How do discussions, activity, and following work?
Open Boards to browse by category, or Latest to see recently active topics. When you’re signed in, open More and select My topics to find the conversations you started.
Open a topic and select Follow topic to keep it in Following. Topics you start are followed automatically. You can still follow members from their profiles. Check Notifications for replies and mentions involving you.
Join the conversation
How do I start a post or reply to one?
Sign in, open the forum, and select Start a topic. Choose a category, give your topic a clear title, write your opening post, then select Publish topic. Use Add image to attach a picture and include a description for people using screen readers.
To join an existing conversation, open its topic, write your reply, and select Post reply. Like and React are quick ways to show you enjoyed a post.
On an anime or episode page, use Start a discussion when available to keep the conversation connected to that title. Categories reserved for staff or closed discussions won’t offer every action.
Can I edit something after I post it?
Open the options menu (•••) on your topic’s opening post or on one of your replies. Choose Edit post, make your changes, and select Save changes.
Editing is available while you still have permission to post or comment there. If the discussion has been closed or the action is missing, contact us for help.
Can I share images, videos, or articles?
Use Add image in the post composer for your own artwork or an image you have permission to share. Credit creators and avoid posting someone else’s private information.
You can share a YouTube link in your message; supported links may show an embedded player. Availability depends on the video’s publisher and YouTube.
Signed-in members can join article discussions when they’re open. Publishing an article is a separate permission for approved authors.
Leave room for the next episode
How should I handle spoilers?
Keep titles free of plot reveals. When starting a linked anime discussion, use its spoiler warning field and include the season or episode you’re discussing. Keep episode-page conversations to that episode or earlier.
Use the Spoiler tool in the forum editor to hide plot details. Keep the discussion within the episodes named in the spoiler warning.
If you’re unsure how far someone has watched, ask before sharing the big reveal.
Bring your anime interests along
Do I need an AniList account?
No. You can use the community without connecting AniList. If you already use it, open My anime and follow the connection steps to bring your list into AnimeHQ.
AniList remains your primary watchlist. Use Refresh from AniList when your list has changed there; connecting does not automatically publish your list to the community.
Open My anime →What is “From your watchlist”?
On the first page of Latest, From your watchlist uses your saved AniList list to suggest conversations about shows you watch or have completed. Those suggestions are visible only to you. When a show is quiet, you’ll get an invitation to start a conversation instead.
Episode suggestions use your saved progress, and spoiler-marked titles stay collapsed until you reveal them. This helps you choose what to open, but other members’ posts can still contain spoilers.
Feel comfortable here
Where do I change my avatar and privacy settings?
Open My account, then edit your community profile to choose a photo, introduce yourself, and review who can see your profile and updates. Choose what you’re comfortable sharing.
Edit profile & privacy →How do I message someone or report a problem?
Use Messages to read your conversations, or open a member’s profile to find the message option when their settings allow it. Respect people’s boundaries.
Open the actions menu (•••) on a post or comment to find Report when available. Member profiles also offer blocking controls. If you need help with your account or can’t find the right action, contact us.
Mochi’s automated welcome account doesn’t read replies as support requests. A reply in the Welcome lounge is a hello to the community.
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