How do you play Anime Hot or Not?

You get a random anime one card at a time — its cover, title, genre and year. Tap Hot or Not on each. After 12 cards you see your hot picks and how their average Codex score compares to the ones you passed on.

Is Anime Hot or Not free?

Yes. It's completely free, needs no account or sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.

What does the score at the end mean?

Each show carries its Anime Codex weighted score — our critical rating out of 10. We average the score of your hot picks and your nots so you can see whether your gut tracks the Codex.

Where do the anime come from?

They're drawn at random from the Anime Codex catalogue, weighted toward higher-scoring, better-known titles. Hit Play again any time for a fresh set of 12.

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Anime Hot or Not

Swipe through 12 random anime, call each one hot or not, then see how your taste lands.

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About Anime Hot or Not

Anime Hot or Not is a fast, mobile-first way to test your taste against the catalogue. Each round deals twelve random anime as cards — cover art, title, genre and release year — and you make a snap call on every one: hot or not. When the round ends, the game lists your hot picks alongside their Anime Codex weighted score and compares the average score of your hots against your nots, so you can see whether your instinct matches the critical rating. It’s free, needs no sign-up, and a fresh set of twelve is one tap away whenever you want to play again.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Anime Hot or Not?: You get a random anime one card at a time — its cover, title, genre and year. Tap Hot or Not on each. After 12 cards you see your hot picks and how their average Codex score compares to the ones you passed on.
Is Anime Hot or Not free?: Yes. It's completely free, needs no account or sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.
What does the score at the end mean?: Each show carries its Anime Codex weighted score — our critical rating out of 10. We average the score of your hot picks and your nots so you can see whether your gut tracks the Codex.
Where do the anime come from?: They're drawn at random from the Anime Codex catalogue, weighted toward higher-scoring, better-known titles. Hit Play again any time for a fresh set of 12.