Full Stack
AInime – AI Anime Discovery
Conversational anime discovery platform with AI natural language search, tier list creator, seasonal calendar, and personal watch statistics.
ReactTypeScriptExpressFirebasePrismaGemini
System Architecture
[SYS] ─── ainime-discovery.arch
Overview
A conversational anime discovery platform powered by AI natural language search with Firebase auth and Express backend.
Problem Statement
Anime fans spend hours scrolling through filter-based interfaces. They need conversational discovery.
Solution & Approach
Dual API integration (AniList + Jikan) with Gemini AI search. Express + Prisma backend with Firebase auth.
Key Features
- AI-powered natural language search with multi-turn conversation
- Drag-and-drop tier list creator with shareable links
- Seasonal calendar for weekly anime releases
- Personal anime list with episode progress tracking
- 200 LLM requests/day rate limit
Results & Impact
Feature-complete platform with AI search, tier lists, calendar, and statistics.
Lessons Learned
Natural language interfaces dramatically reduce decision friction vs traditional filters.