What Apps Are Available from malupdaterosx.moe?

malupdaterosx.moe is the home of an open-source app suite for managing anime and manga lists on Kitsu, AniList, and MyAnimeList, plus one app for studying Japanese. The site lists four apps: Shukofukurou for macOS, Shukofukurou for iOS, Hachidori, and KaniManabu. All run in the Apple ecosystem (macOS and iOS/iPadOS), so if you track your lists on a Windows PC or in a browser, these apps are not the tool for you.

The Four Apps at a Glance

Shukofukurou: the list manager

Shukofukurou is the app to pick if you want a dedicated client for browsing and editing your anime and manga lists. The macOS version covers Kitsu and AniList. The iOS/iPadOS version covers the same two services plus MyAnimeList, so it is the broader option if you keep a MyAnimeList account. Both versions are described as letting you manage your lists and discover new titles.

Hachidori: automatic library updates

Hachidori is the piece that connects what you watch to your list. Instead of adding entries by hand, it updates your Kitsu, AniList, and MyAnimeList library automatically based on the anime you are watching. This is the app to look at if your main frustration is forgetting to mark episodes as watched. It covers all three services, unlike the macOS list manager.

KaniManabu: Japanese study

KaniManabu is not a list tool. The site describes it as an easier and more effective alternative to Anki for studying Japanese vocabulary and kanji within the Apple ecosystem. Choose it only if your goal is language study rather than list upkeep.

How to Choose

• You want to edit and browse lists on a Mac: Shukofukurou for macOS (Kitsu and AniList).
• You want list management on iPhone or iPad, including MyAnimeList: Shukofukurou for iOS.
• You want your list updated automatically as you watch: Hachidori (all three services).
• You want to study Japanese vocabulary and kanji: KaniManabu.

A practical combination is Hachidori for automatic tracking plus Shukofukurou for manual edits and discovery. Note that Hachidori's automatic updating is only described for the three list services; the site does not detail how it detects what you are watching, so check the support forums if that mechanism matters to you.

Licensing and Support

The site states that all its programs are open source, meaning you can redistribute, study and improve the code, or distribute modified copies. It also states the software is "not free as in beer" — development relies on donations, and the site points to a page on how to support the project. The site does not list prices or payment details, so treat cost and any account requirements as things to confirm on the support pages rather than assume.

For bugs, feature suggestions, or questions, the project directs users to its Support Forums, with updates posted via GitHub and Mastodon.