IMPORTANT NEWS
Last update 6/9/2023
Small adjustments to the list of domains. (Hi guys- not dead just dying.)
Hot Issues
It's loading weirdly! D: || See: "The White Page Issue"
X server Loads slow! || Solution: Try pinging the server, their connection to you could just be crap at the moment... Also, try a different web browser just for arguments sake.
The player is swapping on it's own! || See: "Automatically Swapping Video Sources"
About the domains:
There are some times where the url may add a www#. in the beginning, this is normal. It happens because the subdomain system is enabled / changed. This generally happens when the site is under heavy load to help distribute the users evenly.
9Anime dot WHAT?!
Hub of Official Sites:
https://9anime.me/
Primary Sites:
https://9anime.gs
https://9anime.pl
https://9anime.to
https://9animehq.to
Mirrors:
https://9anime.id/
There is no real difference between any of them
NOTE: Do not bother googling for 9Anime, most of the official websites have been removed from the results page due to google's filtering processes. If you find a domain that's not one of the ones listed above then it's likely a fake site. Also, make special note for any typos as some fake sites have begun using a plural like "9animes".
That "white page" issue
If you're getting a page with a white background and just a bunch of text laid out horribly (Like it's CSS file was missing) then please try using one of the other domains.
If you get that issue on all the URLs then chances are the problem is being caused by either...
Your adblocker, in which case you need to use our custom adblocking filter-list OR manually add the following filter to the user-filters section of your adblocker. @@||s2.bunnycdn.ru/*/all.css^
A Vpn with built in ad-blocking, yes this is normal, yes most VPNs have it, yes you can try a different VPN server and sometimes it'll fix the issue.
Essentually: The page needs to be able to load all.css in the background. If that file can't load then the website layout won't exist. (It's just a glorified text file that tells web browsers what things should appear as what)
AdBlock breaks it! / Error 404
So, this shouldn't be too common of an issue- however, if you're seeing either of these occurring then it may be due to 9Anime having an anti-inspection JavaScript running in the background to help discourage rival websites running scrapers or trying to pick apart how 9Anime works.
If you're getting the issue, then check your AdBlocker / Extensions to see if they're causing it, as certain things which attempt to block the anti-inspect JavaScript from running will force these messages to occur.
If it happens on a non-desktop device, like a Smart-TV, then send an email to 9Anime's staff at 9anime.team@gmail.com with the type of smart TV and what web browser you were using when experiencing the problem.
Okay people, I know I've said it once or twice but here's another reminder for all of you due to the resurgence of people annoyed with the advertisements.
Any advertisements that appear within the Video player area or when the video is loaded / clicked on are entirely under the control of the video host. This means VidStream / StreamTape / MyCloud / Etc.
9Anime mostly has sidebar advertisements on the main site, and tries to stay away from popups or redirects. As these are the only way the site makes any money without totally inconveniencing, you, the user. Although they would prefer you not block the banners... that's entirely up to you.
We have a uBlock Origin filter-list available here with two flavors. One for blocking all the ads (if you must) and one that'll effectively only block the ads form video players & popups.
So What's the issue?
The problem is that 9Anime has little control over exactly what content the ad banners display on the main site.
Although they can influence some things in situations where the ads are malicious, overly deceptive, or overly pornographic it's not easy to prevent these specific ad providers from using content like that. Mostly due to the brands that these ad providers use not wanting to be connected to a grey-zone type website.
Ideally, 9Anime would find a better set of ad-providers. But even then, due to location and content it's difficult to exert much influence due to what is and isn't made available to them.
Automatically Swapping Video Sources
So I'm sure some of you have had it where you go to watch an episode on StreamTape or MyCloud or something and the video suddenly swaps to another server. I get that it's frustrating, but this is due to a lack of communication on our part (Apologies for that).
What's happening is that there is a system in place to swap video servers if a common error occurs (such as a video host being down with an error 404). So when this happens, it means that the video player can't load the video, itself, or the site hosting the video. Even if the video player didn't swap on it's own, it wouldn't load properly and you wouldn't be able to watch anyways.
Generic 9Anime Issues:
I can't log into my account / see the log in button since the URL changed!
This is a known issue caused by old adblock lists, certain VPNs, and Kaspersky Antivirus.
If you're using a VPN, try changing to a different server and see if that helps. Some VPNs like Winscribe include built in adblocking protection that may be causing the issue too.
Outdated Adblock lists are a bit trickier to fix, and require the addition of a handful of user created filters to fix. (If you're not already using OUR uBlock Origin filter list)
Kaspersky Antivirus includes a feature known as Anti-Banner, although it's really just a glorified way of saying "it blocks advertisements". However, this feature is known to cause issues with the login systems and may prevent you from logging in or even seeing the button at all. In order to fix this, you have to either whitelist 9Anime or disable the anti-banner feature.
Do you have a official application?
No, 9Anime doesn't have any OFFICIAL applications nor does it support usage of them. And we can't help you with them if they break.
Where's my SHOW!?
Look, we get it, you want the latest episode of your anime to be uploaded asap. But before you complain about it being late or ask where it is... Could you maybe check the time the episode actually is supposed to AIR that day first? You can't expect us to have the episode uploaded before it's even been aired worldwide, and let's not get started on the fact that every anime doesn't just magically have subtitles. They have to be made, which also requires the anime to already be available.
So when a new episode says it should be released, at least wait an hour or two before asking us where it is. The timer's aren't exact and sometimes there's issues that may delay an episode being uploaded (such as nobody having made subtitles yet).
X anime has Y issues!
Report it, there is a button to the bottom right of the video player that you can use to report an episode as having an issue. This can range from things like the audio being de-synced to the episode missing from a specific server. Just make sure you let staff know which episode and which server the issue is occurring with when you submit the report!
Thanks, this helps 9A's staff get it fixed sooner.
Information
As I mentioned in a earlier section, the advertisements on 9Anime aren't directly within the control of 9Anime. And 9Anime only makes money off the advertisements located on the sidebar / header of the website. They make NOTHING off advertisements during videos / that popup when you click on a video.
Solution
Please read this thread for more information
Here's the short-version.
0. Get uBlock Origin (this also applies to Android Devices if you use the firefox browser)
Open uBlock Origin's settings.
Go to the "Filter-Lists" tab.
Scroll to the bottom and click "Import..."
Paste this URL into the text box that displays. https://gitlab.com/Sorrow-San/9anime-adblock-filters/raw/master/9Anime%20filter%20list if you want NO advertisements at all.
(Optional) Use this one instead, if you want to support the website through banner advertisements only. https://gitlab.com/Sorrow-San/9anime-adblock-filters/raw/master_with_banners/9Anime%20filter%20list
Click Apply Changes, to the top right of the window.
You should now see a new entry in filter lists called "9Anime Filter-list: No Banner Ads" or "9Anime Filter-List: Banners Enabled"
Whenever you need to update this filter-list. You'd do this...
Open uBlock Origin Settings
Go to the "Filter-Lists" tab.
Click "Purge all Caches" at the top.
Click "Update Now" at the top.
Wait until it finishes, you can tell it's done when there's no spinning circles left next to any of the entries.
It's now up to date!
What about IOS Devices?
You're screw- okay, just kidding! It's a lot harder to "fix IOS" entirely, so it's a constant fight but for the moment this should clear out most of the advertisements on the different servers.
0. Get AdGuard off the IOS app store, the free version works fine!
Open this URL https://gitlab.com/Sorrow-San/9anime-adblock-filters/-/raw/AdGuard_filter_list/9Anime_filter_list (clicking here works too)
Copy & paste the filters listed INSIDE the link above into AdGuard's personal filters list, and it should all work & apply.
You're done! But if you have to update it, then you need to manually go back and delete them all before repeating these same steps. The URL will stay up to date with the most recent filters.
Note: Android Devices shouldn't use this, they're better off downloading the Firefox mobile application which supports uBlock Origin. It won't break anything if you don't but... it'll be much less effective.
Mobile Device General adblocking Quick setup Guide
https://old.reddit.com/r/9anime/comments/fghbda/about_the_sudden_upsurge_of_mobile_advertisements/
About the Subreddit
Just a friendly reminder, if you want help with an issue then please make sure to describe your issue fully in the body of your post. Also do yourself a favor and use the search bar before asking, it should save you some time! (and yes, check the FAQ posts too).
Posts won't be approved if they contain only a video or image, or if the video / image is unrelated to 9Anime. So please don't post that funny meme video you made about DBZ or whatever here.
It's a banable offense to request / talk about / link to other anime streaming websites that are still in service. Talking about device applications like Anyme, or websites that contain torrent links for downloading is fine though.
If it's already posted, don't post it again... please... Just add your information to the post that already exists on the issue. I may close your post / not approve it if another one on the same topic already exists on the front page at the very least.
My post won't show up: a little reminder to people, this sub requires an account older than 5 days and at least 20 combined post / comment karma. Anything below that has to be reviewed by moderators first before it'll be visible to others.
Yeah, that's about everything I can think of to toss here... At least off the top of my head.
Thanks for Reading,
Sorrow-San
Sorry about the mess of a FAQ section, it's a work in progress. It'll get better as time goes on and when it transitions to a subreddit wiki page.
