Let me start by saying this: we are very pleased to hear the results of the Epic Games vs Apple court ruling in May 2025, and how this allows Patreon to maintain the current per-post funding model. This is excellent news for AniDB!
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2025-06-29 20:42:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's to all! This marks the 7 year milestone since we first reached out to the AniDB community for assistance, back in December 2017. We are grateful for all the community support that keeps AniDB alive. Our 2024 Spring fundraising post raised enough funds to support AniDB for ...
2025-01-25 21:15:46 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone -- The submission period is now over and we've had 3 entries from 3 people into the banner contest! The voting thread is now live on AniDB: https://anidb.net/forum/thread/810539/
The winner will be posted with our upcoming 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year's Patreon fundraising post.
The voting period will be from
Hi everyone,
As you may or may not be aware, Patreon announced the elimination of "per-creation billing" after November 2025. You can read the announcement here: https://news.patreon.com/articles/understanding-apple-requirements-for-patreon
AniDB currently uses a "per-creation billing" model. This is how we are able to co...
Happy Spring to all! This marks the 6.5 year milestone since we first reached out to the AniDB community for assistance, back in December 2017. We are grateful for all the community support that keeps AniDB alive. Our 2023 Summer fundraising post raised enough funds to support AniDB for 9 months!
With ...
Hi everyone -- The submission period is now over and we've had 14 entries from 2 people into the banner contest! The voting thread is now live on AniDB: https://anidb.net/forum/thread/805872/
The winner will be posted with our upcoming 2024 Spring Patreon fundraising post.
The voting period will be from 2024-Apr-17 Wednesda...
2024-04-18 01:30:44 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone, spring is here! Time to come out of winter hibernation and welcome the warming weather. In Japan and many parts of Asia, spring is the time for hanami (lit. flower viewing), where friends and family take in the sights of the annual spring sakura or cherry blossom bloom.
Thank you again to all of our Patreon supporters for keeping us alive. As mentioned during the 2023 Summer campaign, this Spring we w...
Happy Summer to all! This marks the 5.5 year milestone since we first reached out to the AniDB community for assistance, back in December 2017. We are grateful for all the community support that keeps AniDB alive. Our 2022 Halloween fundraising post raised enough funds to support AniDB for the 9 months!
With that, we’re please...
2023-07-16 20:47:12 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone -- The submission period is now over and we've had 7 entries into the banner contest! The voting thread is now live on AniDB: https://anidb.net/forum/thread/801088/
The winner will be posted with our upcoming 2023 Summer Patreon fundraising post.
Hi everyone, summer is just around the corner! Time for camping, hiking, beach visits, and all sorts of outdoor activities that come with warm weather! In Japan, summer is the time for natsumatsuri (lit. summer festival), where many national and local summer celebrations take place across Japan.
Thank you again to all of our Patreon supporters for keeping us alive. As mentioned during the 2022 Halloween campaign...
2023-05-16 02:38:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy Halloween to all! This marks the 4.5 year milestone since we first reached out to the AniDB community for assistance, back in December 2017. We are grateful for all the community support that keeps AniDB alive. Our February 2022 fundraising post raised enough funds to support AniDB for the 9 months!
With that, we’re plea...
2022-10-30 19:11:29 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone -- The submission period is now over and we've had 4 entries into the banner contest! The voting thread is now live on AniDB: https://anidb.net/forum/thread/797414
The winner will be posted with our upcoming 2022 Halloween Patreon fundraising post.
Hi everyone,
Halloween is just around the corner! In Japan, rather than an event for young children to go trick-or-treating, Halloween is more of an adolescent event, meant for young adults, an overall older audience than in Western countries. This makes for a very exciting time for teenagers and young adults as they come of age!
Thank you again to all of our Patreon supporters for keeping us alive. As mentioned dur...
Valentine's has come and gone, with White Day soon arriving. This marks the 4th year milestone since we first reached out to the AniDB community for assistance, back in December 2017. We are grateful for all the community support that keeps AniDB alive.
With that, we’re pleased to announce our 2022 Valentine's fundraising post, and the winner of our
2022-02-23 04:26:07 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone -- The submission period is now over and we've had 4 entries into the banner contest! The voting thread is now live on AniDB: https://anidb.net/forum/thread/793472
The winner will be posted with our upcoming 2022 Spring Patreon fundraising post.
Hi everyone,
Valentine's Day is soon approaching! In Japan, Valentine's Day in February is when girls give chocolate to boys. It's on White Day that boys give chocolate to girls.
Thank you again to all of our Patreon supporters for keeping us alive. As mentioned during the 2021 Spring campaign, this February we will be refilling...
Spring has sprung in the Northern Hemisphere! This spring marks the 3rd year milestone since we first reached out to the AniDB community for assistance, back in December 2017. It's now coming up on 3 years and a half years, and the community support has been tremendous! Without you, we would not still be here today. Thank you everyone for sticking with us and keeping AniDB around for years to come!
With that, ...
Hi everyone -- The submission period is now over and we've had 2 entries into the banner contest! The voting thread is now live on AniDB: https://anidb.net/forum/thread/108260/
The winner will be posted with our upcoming 2021 Spring Patreon fundraising post.
Hi everyone,
Spring has arrived! For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it's time to come out of winter hibernation. For those of us in Japan, or those of us fortunate to have them in your country, spring is when we take part in hanami (花見, "flower viewing"), the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers, especially of sakura (cherry blossom) trees! Hanami is a fun spring ...
As we reach the mid-point of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, many of us are trying to make the best of a crazy 2020 with the global COVID-19 pandemic. It hasn't stopped us from enjoying the weather and spending time with friends and family, albeit with a bit of physical distance involved!
With that, I'm pleased to announce our 2020 Summer fundraising post, and the winner of our 2020 Summer Patreon banner contest...
2020-08-25 23:10:58 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone -- The submission period is now over and we've had 4 entries into the banner contest! The voting thread is now live on AniDB: https://anidb.net/forum/thread/101814
The winner will be posted with our upcoming Summer Patreon fundraising post.
Hi everyone,
Summer is in full swing and it's time to hit the beach, BBQ, camping, and all sorts of outdoor activity. That said, with the global COVID-19 pandemic going on right now, we all need to be careful and unfortunately keep our distance from our friends and family. That should should not stop us from enjoying the weather!
Thank you again to all of our Patreon supporters for keeping us alive. As mentioned during the 2019/2020 New Year's campaign, this summe...
2020-07-13 00:15:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy New Year to everyone! Whether you're out celebrating or staying at home with friends and family, AniDB and Holo wish you the best! We will be reflecting on the year of anime that was, and looking forward to the coming new seasons!
This marks the 2nd anniversary where AniDB is fully community funded. Thank you everyone for your cont...
2020-01-01 17:02:31 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone -- The submission period is now over and we've had 2 entries into the banner contest! The voting thread is now live on AniDB: https://anidb.net/forum/thread/96586
Hi everyone,
The new year is about a month away, and it's time to spend time with your friends and family. New Year's is a time when we cherish what we have, reflect on the year just past, and look forward to what's in store in the future!
Thank you again to all of our Patreon supporters for keeping us alive. As mentioned during the 2019 Summer campaign, this winter we will be refilling the AniDB bank account with a new fundraising Patreon post.
Summer is in full swing for everyone in the Northern hemisphere! Take some time to relax and enjoy the nice weather. Hiking, sports, picnics, or the beach, spend some time outside, crack open a cold one, and refill your glass!
With that, I'm pleased to announce our 2019 Summer fundraising post, and the winner of our Patreon banner contest; congratulations Deth93 and thank you for a wonderful banner!<...
2019-07-21 23:27:51 +0000 UTC View Post Hi everyone -- The submission period is now over and we've had 6 entries into the banner contest! The voting thread is now live on AniDB: https://anidb.net/post453088
Hi everyone,
Summer is coming, and it's time to relax, hit the beach, and watch some anime while sipping margaritas under an umbrella! If the beach is not your thing, take a hike into the mountains and start campfire under the stars!
Thank you again to all of our Patreon supporters for keeping us alive. As mentioned during the 2018 Christmas campaign, this summer we will be refilling the A...
Our last fundraising post resulted in $1,523.70 raised, after accounting for all Patreon and transaction fees. Our next Patreon post is expected on or around July or August 2019; if you are not already subscribed, be sure to join our Patreon campaign prior to this date!
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2019-02-11 01:20:09 +0000 UTC View Post
It's been one year since we first made public the financial difficulties that AniDB was facing. Since then, our users have shown us tremendous support, well exceeding our fundraising goals and ultimately lowering the burden on everyone by splitting the costs among more of our members. Because of you, we only need to post on Patreon and fundraise no more than 2 or 3 times a year, instead of the original plan of once every mon...
2018-12-25 05:06:34 +0000 UTC View Post