MyAnimeList Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 23

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

MyAnimeList General Information

Description

Operator of an anime and manga cataloging site intended to give users an immediate and easy way of their anime or manga collection. The company's site allows users to create a profile, connect with other enthusiasts, and provide detailed information on anime or manga characters and plot lines from a catalog of anime and manga user-based entries, enabling users to view anime and manage manga subscription lists.

Contact Information

Website
www.myanimelist.net
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi
  • Chiyoda-ku
  • Tokyo, 100-0003
  • Japan
Primary Industry
Information Services (B2C)
Other Industries
Social Content
Application Software
Parent Company
Media Do
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi
  • Chiyoda-ku
  • Tokyo, 100-0003
  • Japan

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MyAnimeList Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
4. Merger/Acquisition 14-Apr-2025 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Seed Round 01-Mar-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Corporate 26-Jul-2021 $12.3M $12.3M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Merger/Acquisition 04-Aug-2008 $1M Completed Generating Revenue
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MyAnimeList Former Investors (13)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Akatsuki Corporation Minority
Animoca Brands PE-Backed Company Minority
Animoca Brands Japan VC-Backed Company Minority
Bushiroad Corporation Minority
Coremix Capital PE/Buyout Minority
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MyAnimeList FAQs

  • When was MyAnimeList founded?

    MyAnimeList was founded in 2006.

  • Where is MyAnimeList headquartered?

    MyAnimeList is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

  • What is the size of MyAnimeList?

    MyAnimeList has 23 total employees.

  • What industry is MyAnimeList in?

    MyAnimeList’s primary industry is Information Services (B2C).

  • Is MyAnimeList a private or public company?

    MyAnimeList is a Private company.

  • What is MyAnimeList’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for MyAnimeList is .

  • How much funding has MyAnimeList raised over time?

    MyAnimeList has raised $15M.

  • Who are MyAnimeList’s investors?

    Akatsuki, Animoca Brands, Animoca Brands Japan, Bushiroad, and Coremix Capital are 5 of 13 investors who have invested in MyAnimeList.

  • When was MyAnimeList acquired?

    MyAnimeList was acquired on 14-Apr-2025.

  • Who acquired MyAnimeList?

    MyAnimeList was acquired by Gaudiy.

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