You've been using MyAnimeList for years.
We have too.
Now imagine it in Portuguese, beautiful, and with an editorial feed.
Relicário doesn't try to replace MAL. It tries to do what MAL would have done if it had been built today, in Brazil, by people who still write about anime after the episode.
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— First of all
MyAnimeList made history. We're not here to talk it down.
For almost twenty years, MAL was where the global anime community organized itself. The list system, the 1–10 score, the database structure, the forum — a lot of what became standard started there. We grew up using it, like you.
But MAL was built in 2004, for a global English-speaking audience, with the technical priorities of that era. Some decisions aged. Others were never designed for the Brazilian market. That's not a flaw — it's context. But context matters when you use a site every day, for years.
— What Relicário does differently
Five things that change when the tracker is built here, now, in Portuguese.
- Native English support
Catalog in Portuguese, with Brazilian curation
Titles as the Brazilian audience knows them. Synopsis in Portuguese written by people who watched, not by machine translation. Apothecary Diaries appears as The Apothecary Diaries — unless you prefer otherwise.
- 6 dimensões
Separate scores by dimension
You don't give the same score to Demon Slayer's animation and its screenplay. Neither does Relicário. Rate story, animation, characters, art, soundtrack and emotion separately — and the final score is the average.
- Spoiler-safe
Episode discussion rooms, with spoiler protection
Episode's over, you want to talk to someone. Create a room. Those who finished the episode enter. Those who haven't can't see. No subreddit, no infinite thread.
- No algorithm
Chronological feed, no algorithm, with editorial formatting
No 'trending now'. You see what the people you follow wrote, in reverse chronological order. With italics, bold, inline work citation. Inspired by the early years of Twitter.
- 2026
Modern interface, mobile-first, in Portuguese
Design built for 2026. Legible typography. Decent dark mode. Mobile that works. Native PT-BR, not translated.
— The Profile
Not a bio. A confession.
Something MAL never prioritized — and that Relicário puts at the center. Your profile has a field in your own words: a few short sentences about the anime that shaped you, what you defend, the ending you still haven't accepted. A list of 487 titles doesn't say who you are. Those six sentences do.
— In my own words
- Has 487 anime on MAL since 2011. Migrated everything, with scores.
- Thinks Frieren is the best anime of the last 10 years. Will defend it with data.
- Watched all HxH episodes three times and still hasn't gotten over the hiatus.
- Remembers which studio made each anime in the top 10. By heart.
- Still defends that SAO season 1 has its merits.
- Knows the difference between seinen and shonen, and has a clear preference.
— Honest comparison
No fluff. Here's what each one does.
| MyAnimeList | Relicário | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | English (interface) | Native Portuguese |
| Catalog | Global, anglophone focus | Brazilian, with locally known names |
| Rating system | 1 overall score (1–10) | 6 dimensions + overall score (weighted average) |
| Episode discussion | General forum, no spoiler protection | Episode rooms, spoiler-safe |
| Feed | Friends activity | Editorial feed, long posts, formatting |
| Non-anime films | No | Yes |
| Non-anime series | No | Yes |
| Design | 2004 style, occasional updates | Built for 2026, mobile-first |
| Price | Free · Supporter ($2.99/month) | Free · PRO (R$8/month) |
— When is it worth switching?
Not everyone needs to switch. But if one of these cases is yours — maybe it's time.
- You have 300+ anime on MAL and never reread a single review you wrote, because finding them is hard.
- You want to write about what you watched, and there's nowhere to do it — a forum isn't a diary, Reddit isn't a diary.
- You also follow films and series, and are tired of jumping between three trackers.
- You want the interface to be in Portuguese, without an extension, without partial translation.
- You feel the 'one score only' system loses nuance — liked the animation, thought the screenplay was weak.
If none of this bothers you, MAL remains a great tool. No judgment. If any of these cases is yours — maybe Relicário is what you were looking for.
— Bringing your list
We know your MAL list is a lifetime of watching. It comes with you.
Direct import of your MyAnimeList list on first access. Completed, in progress, dropped, scores — all migrated. You don't start from scratch.
MAL export (XML) supported · score history preserved · completion dates preserved
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FAQ
What people usually ask before joining.
Is Relicário a copy of MAL?
No. Relicário starts from different premises — multidimensional rating system, editorial feed, episode rooms, PT-BR focus. The intersection is that both are anime trackers.
Is MAL bad?
Not at all. MAL is a reference on merit. We just think there's room for a tracker designed for the Brazilian market, with design decisions that reflect 2026.
Can I bring my list?
Yes, direct import via MyAnimeList XML export at onboarding.
Is there an anime-only feed?
There's a filter by work type (anime, series, film) in all areas — feed, rooms, lists. You decide whether to see only anime or everything together.
Can I use it only for anime?
Yes. Relicário supports all types, but you can configure your feed and lists to show only anime.
When does it launch?
No public launch date yet. Waitlist founders get in first, with early access.
— THE NAME
Por que Relicário?
FROM LATIN reliquiarium · A PLACE TO PRESERVE WHAT IS PRECIOUS
A reliquary is a small compartment, usually in the form of a pendant or locket, used to keep photos, keepsakes, and small relics of sentimental value. From the Latin reliquarium: a place to preserve what is precious.
In Japan, there is the omamori — a small fabric amulet, closed with a cord, sold at temples and kept close to the body. Inside, something precious: a piece of paper with a prayer, a word of protection. A reliquary by another name.
We chose this name because we know that anime is not just animation. It is phases of life. It is openings you still sing by heart. It is characters who stayed with you long after everything else moved on.
Relicário is the place
where you keep all of this.
MyAnimeList é uma das coisas que mais usei na minha vida. Comecei em 2011, com 17 anos. Marquei episódio por episódio de centenas de séries, escrevi reviews que ninguém leu, fiz amizade no fórum com gente que hoje nem lembro o nome. Quando eu falo que o MAL fez história, é minha própria história também.
Mas em algum momento, lá pelos 30, comecei a perceber que estava brigando com a ferramenta. Procurando review minha que sumiu. Traduzindo título no Google porque não reconhecia o nome em romaji. Lendo discussão de episódio no Reddit porque o fórum estava abandonado. Pulando entre MAL, Letterboxd e Serializd porque cada um cuidava de uma coisa só.
O Relicário não foi feito para competir com o MAL. Foi feito por fãs brasileiros que cansaram de esperar — e, sinceramente, com milhões de acessos, talvez o MAL nem precise mudar. Mas nós queríamos algo a mais. Queríamos uma ferramenta que entendesse que assistir 487 animes não é só contar. É guardar. E guardar bem é diferente de listar. Talvez o Relicário não vire o que sonhamos. Mas estaremos usando ele daqui a 15 anos, porque fizemos ele principalmente pra nós — que não somos só usuários de anime, série e filme. Somos apaixonados. E nossas listas, nossos acompanhamentos, nossa história com a mídia — tudo vai estar aqui. Guardado no nosso relicário.
Um relicário guarda o que importa. Não tudo — só o que tem valor.
Se você chegou até aqui, talvez a gente esteja falando da mesma coisa.
— Equipe Relicário