Transparency matters to us. Some links on Hanabi are affiliate links: when you click one and make a purchase or sign up for a paid service, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This page explains how it works and why we've set things up this way.
What is an affiliate link?
An affiliate link is a special URL that includes a tracking code unique to us. If you buy or subscribe via that link, the partner company pays us a commission — usually a small percentage of your purchase. The price you pay stays exactly the same.
Where we use them
Affiliate links may appear in:
- Streaming-platform “Watch on Crunchyroll / Netflix / Hulu / Hidive” buttons on anime detail pages.
- Merchandise links to partner stores when we mention figures, art books, or apparel.
- Newsletter recommendations and editorial roundups.
We do notuse affiliate links for the data shown on the site (titles, scores, synopses, characters) — those are sourced from public APIs and remain free of commercial influence.
Editorial independence
An affiliate relationship never determines whether an anime is featured, recommended, or how it's ranked. Our rankings come from MyAnimeList's community scores or our own editorial picks, not from which partners pay us. If you see “Watch on X” on a detail page, it's because X actually streams the show — we won't link you to a service that doesn't carry it.
No extra cost to you
Whether you reach Crunchyroll (or any other partner) through our link or directly, you pay the same price. The commission comes out of the partner's marketing budget, not your wallet.
How to identify affiliate links
Affiliate links typically open in a new tab and may pass through a short redirect URL. If you'd rather not use them, you can visit the partner's site directly — the recommendation stands either way.
FTC compliance
This disclosure is published in line with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guides and the equivalent regulations in other jurisdictions. We believe in over-disclosing, so if any link on the site is affiliate-monetized, this page covers it.
Questions
Want to know more about a specific partnership, or have feedback? Email hello@hanabi.app or reach us through the contact page.