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Some fans miss the original community features—like the recently removed comment sections—that once made the site feel like a shared digital home for the anime community. Is It Still Worth It?

The biggest point of contention recently has been the platform's change in subtitling technology. Reports from late 2025 and early 2026 indicate a move away from traditional soft subs toward a more "hard-baked" style.