Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traku?
Traku is an anime discovery and organization platform. We help you explore catalog titles, follow seasonal charts and weekly broadcast schedules, compare details, and maintain your personal backlog locally without requiring an account.
How do we score and rank anime?
We calculate aggregated scores by normalizing community ratings across major anime databases with Bayesian statistical weighting. This minimizes platform bias and highlights quality titles, helping you decide what to watch.
When and how do we update broadcast schedules?
We refresh broadcast schedules and episode countdowns continuously according to official Japanese broadcasting timezones (JST), converted to your local time so you can track upcoming releases accurately.
Which data sources and third-party services do we cite?
We aggregate anime metadata, schedules, and community ratings from authoritative industry sources while operating under their respective policies:
- MyAnimeList —Official synopses, staff credits, and global community ratings.
- AniList —High-resolution artwork, genres, streaming platforms, and tag taxonomies.
- Kitsu —Episode runtimes, manga chapters, and community sentiment.
- Jikan API —Official Japanese broadcast schedule intelligence.
Do we require an account or collect personal data?
No. We do not require account registration, and we do not collect personal information or sell your data. Your backlog and preferences are stored locally on your device.