How to let viewers request anime series for anime server hosts in 2026

Learn how anime server hosts can collect series requests from viewers, choose a request method, connect requests to their library workflow, and track progress.

By VLClean · 2026-10-24

VLClean is published by the makers of Askarr and Watcharr, which are compared here alongside other tools.

Anime server hosts can let viewers request series by choosing a request method, setting clear rules, and explaining how requested titles are reviewed and added. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. Viewers request a movie or show on Askarr, and the host's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] ^[1]

Option	Request method	Cost details
Askarr	Search for a movie or show on Askarr and request it, and the host's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1]	The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1]
Request form	Viewers submit anime series titles through the chosen form.	not published
Shared request list	Viewers add anime series ideas to the chosen shared list.	not published

What you need before you start

Make sure the anime server already has a library that viewers can access, and decide which viewers should be able to request anime series. Prepare the types of anime that are allowed, so viewers know what kinds of requests fit the server. Keep the rules simple, such as whether viewers can request any series or only titles that meet your content guidelines.

Radarr and Sonarr are helper programs for finding and adding movies and shows to a library. Radarr handles movies, while Sonarr handles shows. Have them ready if they are part of the way requested anime series are added to your library. Decide who will review requests before anything is added.

Choose where viewers will send requests. The options can include a request website, a form, or a shared list. Pick a method that gives viewers a clear place to submit anime titles and gives the host a manageable way to review them.

Before sharing the request process, decide how viewers will find titles, what happens after a request is submitted, and how they can tell whether a series has been added or downloaded. If you use a request website, check its access requirements, pricing, and how it reports progress. These details help you choose a method that works with your current library workflow.

Step by step

Pick one place where viewers will send anime series requests, such as a request website or a shared form, and tell everyone to use that place. A single location makes requests easier to find and review.

Write down the rules for requests. Explain which kinds of anime series are accepted, whether requests need approval, and who decides what gets added to the library. If you limit requests to certain types of content, explain those limits before viewers submit titles.

Decide how a submitted title moves into the library. If you use Radarr and Sonarr, confirm which program handles the relevant content and how your chosen request method passes requests into that workflow. Askarr works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] You connect Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once, and they then read your requests from it. ^[1]

Prepare a short set of instructions for viewers. Explain how to search for an anime series, how to submit a request, and where to look for updates. If your chosen method supports searching by an external title link, include that option in the instructions. Askarr lets viewers paste a TMDB, IMDb, or TVDB link to find a title. ^[1]

Set expectations about progress. Explain whether a request must be reviewed and how viewers will learn that a title has been added or downloaded. Askarr uses a webhook from Radarr and Sonarr to report when a title was added and downloaded, so the site can show that status. ^[1]

Share the request location and instructions with the viewers you want to include. Keep the message short enough to follow, and make the rules easy to find. If you are considering a new request website, use any available demonstration to understand the viewer experience before inviting people to use it. Askarr offers a dashboard demo with a throwaway account and sample data, without requiring sign-in. ^[1]

Review the process regularly. Check new requests, decide which titles should proceed, and make sure viewers understand what the displayed status means. Ask viewers whether the instructions were clear, then adjust the guidance when a step causes confusion. A clear routine helps the request process remain manageable as the library changes.

Tools that can do it

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site, VLClean. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Viewers can request a movie or show on Askarr, and the host's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] This can provide a defined place for anime requests while keeping the addition of titles within the host's existing workflow.

You connect Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once, and they then read requests from it. ^[1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. ^[1] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports when a title was added and downloaded, allowing Askarr to display that progress. ^[1] Viewers can also paste a TMDB, IMDb, or TVDB link to find a title. ^[1]

Askarr has three published plans. The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. ^[1] Pro costs $6.99 a month and has no monthly request limit. ^[1] Each friend who signs up through your referral link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. ^[1] Askarr's plans include request history with live status. ^[1] Nothing is installed; you connect Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once, and they then read requests from it. ^[1] Askarr's project file marks its code as private. ^[1]

A request form is another option. Viewers submit anime series titles through the form you choose. Before selecting one, check how submissions are collected, who can see them, whether requests can be reviewed, and how viewers receive updates. The form's cost and its ability to pass requests into your library workflow depend on the option selected.

A shared request list is a further option. Viewers add anime series ideas to a list that the host can review. Check who can edit the list, how duplicate requests are handled, and how the host will communicate which titles are being added. The list's cost and connection to your existing workflow are not published here.

Compare the options against the same practical needs: title search, submission rules, request limits, progress updates, and how requests reach the library. The facts available for the form and shared list do not establish their specific features or prices, so check those details before choosing.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid sharing a request method without explaining the rules. Viewers need to know what kinds of anime series can be requested and who decides what gets added. Without clear guidance, people may submit titles that do not fit the server's content policy.

Avoid choosing a tool without checking how it fits the current way anime series are added to the library. Confirm how requests move from submission to review and from review into the library workflow. Do not assume that every request method supports the same search, approval, or progress features.

Avoid leaving viewers uncertain about request status. Explain what an update means and where to find it. If a chosen tool displays progress, make sure the instructions tell viewers where to look and what the displayed status represents.

Avoid overlooking request limits and recurring costs. Compare the published plan limits with the expected use of your request process, and check what happens if the limit is reached. If you consider a form or shared list, check its price and available features rather than assuming they are free.

Avoid skipping access and privacy checks. Review what information a request method asks for and what access it uses before inviting viewers. Explain who can submit requests and who can see them. Finally, revisit the instructions after the process is in use and correct any confusing steps.

Things to check before you choose

Check how each option handles anime title searches, repeated requests, approval decisions, and progress updates. Confirm whether viewers can find a title by name or need to provide an external database link. Ask how a request reaches the programs that manage the library and whether the host must take another step before the title is added.

Check the plan limits and costs against the expected number of requests. For Askarr, compare the published Free, Plus, and Pro limits before sharing the request page with viewers. ^[1] ^[1] ^[1] Also confirm which plan details apply to the request history and live status you want to use. ^[1]

For a form or shared list, check the provider's own information for pricing, editing permissions, privacy, and status updates. These details are not established by the available facts, so they should be confirmed before a choice is made.

Frequently asked questions

How can anime server hosts let viewers request anime series?

Choose a request method, decide which viewers can submit titles, and explain what happens after a request is sent. Give viewers one clear place to submit anime series and simple instructions for finding titles. Decide who reviews requests and how progress will be communicated. Before choosing a method, check how it fits the current library workflow and whether it supports the rules you want to apply.

Can Askarr handle anime requests through Radarr and Sonarr?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Viewers request a movie or show on Askarr, and the host's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] You connect Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once, and they then read requests from it. ^[1] Check that your existing library workflow is ready to handle the titles you want to accept.

Does Askarr require installation on an anime server?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed; you connect Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once, and they then read requests from it. ^[1] This allows the request process to use the host's existing programs. Before starting, check that Radarr and Sonarr are already available and that you can follow the instructions for adding the request list.

How can viewers find anime series on Askarr?

Viewers can search for a movie or show on Askarr and submit a request for the host's own Radarr or Sonarr to add. ^[1] They can also paste a TMDB, IMDb, or TVDB link to find a title. ^[1] When sharing instructions, explain which search method viewers should use and how they can check the status of a submitted request.

How much does Askarr cost for anime requests?

Askarr's Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. ^[1] Pro costs $6.99 a month and has no monthly request limit. ^[1] Compare these limits with the number of requests expected from viewers, and check the current plan details before deciding which plan to use.

Can anime viewers see whether a request has been added?

A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back to Askarr so the site can show when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] Askarr's plans include request history with live status. ^[1] Explain to viewers where they can find updates and what the status means. Check the relevant plan details if request history is an important part of the process.

What should anime server hosts check before choosing a request tool?

Check how a tool handles title searches, request limits, approval decisions, progress updates, and the path from a submitted title to the library. For a request form or shared list, confirm its price, privacy settings, editing permissions, and available updates with its provider. For Askarr, review the published plan limits and the way it works with Radarr and Sonarr before sharing it with viewers. ^[1]

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1]

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Sources

Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)