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May 24, 2012 11:18 AM

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Will you be adding manga list support?
May 24, 2012 8:22 PM
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almozayaf said:
This app is incompatible with all of your devices.
i have gallaxy tab 10.1


Are you sure you're running Android 4.0+? To my knowledge, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 hasn't been updated past 3.2 yet.

WolfgangGrimmer said:
Will you be adding manga list support?


Yes! Before that though I have internal things to sort out before I can add manga list support, but it's definitely coming.
May 26, 2012 8:48 AM

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Awesome! Hope you're able to sort out what you need, other than manga support I really have no suggestions for you. You are already steps ahead of other MAL apps.

Maybe Icon preview next to the anime/manga? but that is more for looks. Productivity wise i think you nailed it.
May 28, 2012 1:36 PM
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I'd love to see suport for 2.* devices.

Would love to try this app on my Xperia Neo (2.3.4).
Sorry my bad english :(


May 29, 2012 11:33 AM
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As much as I'd like to support 2.x devices, I'll have to shoot this one down. I'm using styles and design patterns, and even a few APIs there were introduced in 4.x, and back porting them would only lead to a mess that would go against what I'm trying to achieve here.

In better news, the Xperia Neo is actually receiving 4.0.4 starting today(!), so when you do receive it (its rolling out) I would love to hear your thoughts on the app. Thanks!
Aug 28, 2012 6:38 PM
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Huge update! Just going to c+p the new op for my own sake..

Hello! I've created a brand new MAL app for Androids running ICS or newer. The app is called "Atarashii!", which is Japanese for "New, Modern". The app was designed to take modern design into account, simplifying and beautifying the entire experience.

Features include syncing, updating watched and status and the best UI on the Play Store. In the works is manga support (priority), searching MAL from the app to add to your lists, and setting the score (very soon).

To say that the app is completely new is a bit of a lie though, I originally had a much older, far more basic version available on Google Play titled "DreadfulMAL". I've been toiling away to bring you guys this update, and I hope you love it as much as I do.

So without further adieu, check out Atarashii! on Google Play!
Aug 29, 2012 10:55 AM

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the app looks amazing! cannot wait until manga syncing is fully enabled :)
Aug 30, 2012 1:57 AM
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Is there a MAL application for the iOS devices?
Aug 31, 2012 1:50 AM
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Fairly certain there is, though as I own a grand total of zero iDevices I can't really speak. This is a thread about an Android app though, you should check Android out hint hint wink wink.
Aug 31, 2012 4:11 PM

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I can't get it on my crap android. any suggestions on how to fix it? frankly i mostly just use it for calls and texting and only have a few apps - perhaps there is something i need to do before i can get it?

i know, grasping at straws.
Sep 1, 2012 10:43 AM
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You say "crap Android", I'm going to go ahead and assume you have an old phone. Unfortunately, there isn't anything that can be done. Atarashii! was designed for and can only be run on relatively modern devices, specifically devices with Android version 4.0 (ICS) or greater. I can recommend MAL for Android on the Play Store for you though, as it should be compatible with your phone.
Sep 1, 2012 10:45 AM

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thanks a lot :) yes my phone is a bit old. htc evo 4g (not the newer 3D eition they were pushing like a year and a half ago)
Sep 1, 2012 7:52 PM

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Interface is absolutely wonderful. As I only read manga on my Android device, I have no need of the anime feature, so once manga support is implemented, I'll certainly be using this app over the others. Great stuff.

Edit: Forgot to mention the three-digit error that had been reported earlier! I've watched 286 episodes of DBZ, not 28 :P
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"In both love and octopus-hunting, you have to take the initiative!" - Gintoki Sakata
Sep 2, 2012 1:48 PM
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Yep, three digit issue is already fixed in my internal build. I would've caught it earlier, but I haven't watched anything with 100+ episodes so I had no idea :P

On another note, I pushed a hot fix last night to fix a potential crash when scrolling through abnormally long lists (I think anyways, it was reported, but my list isn't nearly long enough to reproduce the crash)
Sep 3, 2012 9:14 AM

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Also, probably a stupid issue, but the app FCs when trying to sync without an internet connection.I realize that sounds utterly retarded, but sometimes my internet goes and still seems like it's working (college internet). I don't know if it's an easy fix, but the other apps, mainly the Baka team one, merely do nothing when my internet shits the bed, which is ideal. Just throwing that out there; manga support is still way more important, obviously.

"In both love and octopus-hunting, you have to take the initiative!" - Gintoki Sakata
Sep 4, 2012 10:13 AM
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Right. Definitely fixable, and easily done too. As it is, the app straight up tries to use the internet, without checking if it's available. It's a crash I've never run into since I always have internet, but definitely one worth fixing.

Bugfix will definitely be in the 1.1 release, along with manga support (it's being worked on right now). Thanks for the report!

And as always, let me just self-plug a little here, check out Atarashii!'s Google+ page, where I post updates on development status, teasers and other random anime related stuff. Linkifications!
Sep 4, 2012 10:57 AM

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I have a new android, but low end with so little support, no ICS roms... I want this app... But there is not one for 2.3.5 gingerbread... Well If I have time I might try modifying yours and make it for older versions of android, if that's ok with you...
Sep 4, 2012 1:11 PM
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Sure! Go ahead and fork it from here. If you can make it run, feel free to open a pull request and we can merge it back into the main app.
Sep 5, 2012 2:51 AM

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AnimaSA said:
Sure! Go ahead and fork it from here. If you can make it run, feel free to open a pull request and we can merge it back into the main app.


Thank you, I am really busy right now, but I might do something, or I might ask one of many people I know that work with this. Once again thank you.
Sep 5, 2012 3:26 AM

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Seems pretty solid. I'm gonna install it on my SGSII.
Sep 6, 2012 4:01 PM
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Installed on Droid RAZR, but force closes everytime :(
Sep 6, 2012 8:27 PM

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vinnie946 said:
Installed on Droid RAZR, but force closes everytime :(


It doesn't happen to me.. Why don't you try to reinstall it?
P.S - Awesome apps!
Sep 8, 2012 12:39 AM
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Thanks, and sorry to hear it force closes.

Can you submit a crash report? If not, can you describe what happens before you crash? (I.e, does it crash on launch?

On another note, 1.1 is coming along smoothly. Manga support is almost ready!
Sep 22, 2012 1:57 PM
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Huzzah! Version 1.1 is now live!

The headline feature is, of course, manga support, but there's plenty more to this update than that. For those that have been with us since pre rewrite, you may remember "+1 Watched", well that's also back and better than ever now as Cover Actions! In addition to that, we have another cover action "Mark Completed" and more to come as we think of them or you suggest them.

Something else I know some will like is an option to use the more traditional list style instead of the coverflow-esque grid we default too, well that's also here!

And, in addition to all of this, we've cleaned up many things and fixed many bugs, including the three digit issue and any and all scrolling lag. The app should feel butter smooth and ultra responsive now.

Ok that's enough self plugging, check it out and let us know what you think.
Sep 25, 2012 9:48 AM

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It just gets better and better!
Oct 6, 2012 4:51 AM

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Jeez, been a while since I've been to this thread. The app has really come a long way since the DreadfulMAL days and I think the name change was a good decision :P Been using it constantly and greatly look forward to when you get it to a point that you can actually search the MAL database and add new anime and manga to our lists :D
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Oct 8, 2012 11:34 AM

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downloaded this this morning, i am kinda mad at myself for just now finding out about it, but i really love the UI with the Holo colors and cover flow..only thing that is really missing for me is a search function so i can find and add new content to my list..other than that i really love this thing.
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Oct 31, 2012 7:07 AM
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Hi everyone!

I'm happy to announce that Atarashii! has been successfully backported all the way back to Android 2.2! This means that now everyone can enjoy the modern design, speed and simplicity that your new phone toting brethren have been enjoying.

Keep an eye on the Play Store tonight, the beta will be going out first to make sure no crazy crashes crept in during the porting process, and then the official app will receive the update after a few days.

On new features, also keep an eye on the beta, Search + Add should be coming soon. Enjoy :)
Oct 31, 2012 7:14 AM
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Search and Add = Win!!!

That's all this app needs. Really nice, I use it on my thinkpad :)
Nov 3, 2012 1:12 AM
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Ok, so, Search might be a bit delayed because I'm terrible at merging a whole ton of conflicts. So, in it's stead I started working on the new detail view UI I've been meaning to do.

Here's a sneak peek!
Nov 4, 2012 7:06 AM

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What language was this written in?
Nov 5, 2012 8:49 AM

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Havin problems loging on..
Nov 5, 2012 12:07 PM
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@Rickkwa Java.

@Dominate Can you describe the problem better? Like, does the app crash? Does it just silently not work?

To everyone else: The new UI is coming along nicely. Once I have info/feature parity with the current release I'll probably drop a beta. Thanks for sticking with us!
Nov 7, 2012 4:10 AM
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Delete function would be nice.

I sometime add a lot of anime/manga to my plan to watch/read list and then I change my mind so, deleting would really come in handy.

Keep up the good work.
Nov 11, 2012 11:09 PM
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@Meri not to worry, removing from your lists is also in the pipeline.


Also, the new UI is out in the beta, be sure to check it out and tell me what you think. I should point out that my forecast for when 1.2 would be ready were a bit skewed, it's taking a fair bit longer than I had anticipated. I'll try to put out more betas as features are ready though. Thanks for your continued support!
Nov 12, 2012 3:29 PM

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Force closes now and then but not to much.

I really like the UI, it only gets better and better
Nov 12, 2012 4:56 PM

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Had to download the 2.2+ since your 4+ isn't compatible with my phone. So far I haven't had any problems. But I'll drop some comments if I hit any ;) Thank you for this.
Nov 19, 2012 12:40 PM

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Great app. So far no problems on my HTC One X. Keep up the good work and thank you! :)
Nov 19, 2012 8:27 PM

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Good app. I like the UI and works well with my LG Optimus 2x (P-999) running android 2.2.2. Also, roughly how many hours did you invest into this project?
Nov 20, 2012 8:26 AM
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Thanks for the kind words guys. Just a word on crash reports, if you guys could include what you were doing to cause the crash in the message that would be great, the logs can only go so far, and blank messages and ones that just say "crash" aren't very helpful.

On a happier note, I know some people have been clamoring for the ability to share. I'm happy to say you can do that now! Going to do some bug fixes tonight and then roll out a beta with sharing :)

Lastly, @Rickwaa, don't want to think about it. Not counting pre-rewrite, the majority of August and off and on up to now. But hey, the other apps suck and someone had to change that, so I stepped up :)
Nov 25, 2012 2:58 PM

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-Added Sharing with support for custom sharing text
-Personal/MAL Score in the Info card
-Better aspect ratios on the covers in coverflow-style
-First Run screen cleaned up more
-Dark background for lists, looks much sharper

Nice update! Finally can add/edit scores. Thanks! :)
Dec 2, 2012 1:39 PM

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I tried this app on my Nexus 7. Anime list and descriptions looks beautiful.
But now I have a problem. I can't login to my MAL account using this app. I tried stable and beta versions on my Nexus 7. I also tried beta version on my Samsung galaxy ace. I entered correct login+pass, but...





Dec 2, 2012 2:35 PM
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Hi Toco, looks like you petty much just got on board at the wrong time. The MAL API that this app and quite a few other apps depend on is down at the moment. Check back in a day or two when hopefully this should be sorted out.

Update: API is back, everything should be working again!
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Just an FYI from the other main developer on this project: I'm working on merging Search/Add support. However, it's a bit slow going as I don't have all that many long uninterrupted periods to concentrate on translating the code to the newer ABS-ified and quite changed main code. This means the feature will likely not be in the next stable release. Sorry. It will be done though, and done right.

Please keep up with the feedback as we want this application to be just something useful for the majority of Android-toting MAL users.
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Dec 25, 2012 1:57 PM
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Hi everyone! Looks like the API is dead, just in time to ruin your Christmas anime. Ergo, the app will crash upon trying to sync and other net functions won't work until it's back online.

On a better note, new beta going out today! This one is a little less finished than I would have liked, but it's Christmas and I wanted to leave a present for everyone. Look for it in your Play Store stocking later today.

Edit: API is back, enjoy!
AnimaSADec 25, 2012 5:53 PM
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Wow! This is what I've been looking for! Clean and modern looking android app for MAL!

You, sir, have given me a great present!

Check out my anime blog: http://otakutajio.tumblr.com/
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AnimaSA said:
On a better note, new beta going out today! This one is a little less finished than I would have liked, but it's Christmas and I wanted to leave a present for everyone. Look for it in your Play Store stocking later today.

Edit: API is back, enjoy!

Thank you for a wonderful present! :)
Dec 31, 2012 3:35 PM

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In lovely news, the Unofficial API is currently down. The application will crash if you try to do anything that uses the API (basically everything).

In other news, building a "queue" system and better handling outages is in the plans for future updates.
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Jan 7, 2013 10:43 PM
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can you get the app on the amazon apps for android store please. just got a kindle fire hd 8.9 for Christmas and love you app used it in the past what a time saver on the go.
Jan 11, 2013 12:01 AM
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Heyo!

We've been hard at work on 1.2, getting pretty darn close. To celebrate, we just pushed 1.2 Beta 5, which includes a slew of new* features! On the menu is a status card and (working) rating card, so now every personal value is finally changeable through the app.

Oh, and a whole bunch of other things. Check the change log on Google Play! Enjoy~

Edit: @ffpoke, depends how much money Amazon wants from me to sign up with them. I'll check into it.

*New is subjective, and arguably should have been done a lot sooner. Sho ga nai na.
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