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Watch Anime Together

Transform your solo anime sessions into shared adventures. Create watchrooms, sync Crunchyroll playback with friends, chat in real-time, and track your progress — even when you watch at different times.

AniDachi (アニ友) — "anime friend" in Japanese. Built for anime fans who want to share every episode, reaction, and theory with their crew.

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Early access from $8/mo — secure Stripe checkout. Everyone keeps their own Crunchyroll login; AniDachi is the watchroom layer.

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Crunchyroll Detection
Real-time Chat
Perfect Sync

How AniDachi Works

From install to your first shared episode in under two minutes.

  1. 1

    Install the Chrome Extension

    Add the AniDachi extension to Chrome. It takes seconds and works alongside your existing Crunchyroll account.

  2. 2

    Detect Anime Automatically

    Navigate to any anime on Crunchyroll and click 'Detect Anime.' AniDachi identifies the show, season, and episode automatically.

  3. 3

    Create a Watchroom

    One click creates a shared watchroom. Invite friends via link — they can join from any device, any time.

  4. 4

    Mark Episodes & Track Progress

    Mark episodes as watched at your own pace. AniDachi tracks everyone's progress so no one falls behind.

  5. 5

    Chat, React & Discuss

    Leave reactions, share theories, and chat about each episode — even if friends watch days later. Every moment is shared.

Features

Your Asynchronous Anime Hub

Transform solo viewing into shared experiences with powerful features designed for anime lovers who want to watch Crunchyroll together

Asynchronous Group Watching
Never miss watching with friends again
Create watchrooms and invite friends to watch anime together, even when you're not online at the same time. Everyone watches at their own pace — AniDachi tracks individual progress so no one falls behind. Pick up where you left off, mark episodes as watched, and stay synchronized without scheduling conflicts. Perfect for friend groups across different time zones.
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Integrated Chat and Discussions
Share every epic moment instantly
React to your favorite moments, discuss plot twists, and share theories with built-in real-time chat and discussion threads for each episode. Leave time-stamped reactions that your friends see when they catch up. Whether you're debating the latest Attack on Titan reveal or sharing One Piece memes, every conversation stays attached to the episode.
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Personalized Watch History
Discover your next favorite anime
Track your anime journey with detailed watch history and progress tracking across all your watchrooms. See what your friends have watched, compare notes on completed series, and keep a permanent record of your anime adventures. Never lose track of which episode you're on, even across multiple shows.
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See It In Action

Watch how seamlessly our Chrome extension integrates with Crunchyroll to create shared viewing experiences

https://crunchyroll.com/watch/attack-on-titan
Attack on Titan anime episode playing on Crunchyroll with AniDachi extension overlay
12:34 / 24:16

Attack on Titan

Season 4, Episode 16 - "Above and Below"

AniDachi Extension

Sign in to start watching together

Step 1: User logs into the app

User logs into the main app through the extension while browsing Crunchyroll

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Automatic Detection

Instantly recognizes anime content without manual input

One-Click Setup

Create watchrooms instantly with a single click

Perfect Sync

Stay perfectly synchronized with all your friends

Anime Detection Chrome Extension

Seamlessly detect anime on Crunchyroll and instantly create watchrooms. The best way to watch anime with friends online.

Automatic Anime Detection
Smart recognition technology automatically detects anime content on Crunchyroll and other supported platforms, making watchroom creation effortless. No copy-pasting URLs or searching titles manually.
One-Click Watchroom Creation
Instantly create watchrooms for any anime episode with a single click. No manual searching or setup required — just click and share the invite link with friends.
Stay in Sync with Friends
Automatically synchronize playback with your watchroom members. Pause, play, and seek together for a truly shared Crunchyroll viewing experience across any distance.

How AniDachi Compares

See how AniDachi stacks up against other ways to watch anime with friends.

FeatureAniDachiTelepartyCR PartyDiscord
Crunchyroll sync
Asynchronous watching
Auto anime detection
Real-time chat
Watch history tracking
Episode progress per user
Free tier available
No account required for extension
Early Access Pricing

Start with the plan that matches today

Start paid checkout in one click. You'll see the full line items in Stripe before you pay. Full refund in early access if you change your mind.

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Crunchyroll Subscriber

Who it's for: you already stream on Crunchyroll and want watchrooms on top

$8/month
Works with the Crunchyroll tab you already use — AniDachi adds sync, chat, and async progress
  • Unlimited watchrooms
  • Real-time chat & discussions
  • Chrome extension access
  • Cross-device playback sync
  • Watch history & progress tracking
  • Priority support

Refundable in early access • Cancel anytime • No hidden fees

Coming later
Anime Junkie
$38/month
Planned all-in-one streaming + social (not for checkout yet)
  • Everything in Crunchyroll Subscriber
  • Built-in anime streaming (planned)
  • Premium anime library access (planned)
  • HD/4K streaming quality (planned)
  • Offline viewing (planned)
  • Early access to new features

This tier is a preview — use Crunchyroll Subscriber to complete checkout today

Frequently Asked Questions